The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) works to shape the future by promoting student access and success in higher education.
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With Election Day next week, Melanie and Nalia preview the 2026 midterm elections and what that could mean for student aid policy.
🎧 Listen to the new episode of "Off The Cuff" to learn more: ow.ly/gznN5102sZC
The Trump administration has ramped up efforts to identify scammers who have posed as college students to steal tens of millions in federal student loan and grant dollars over the past five years. wapo.st/4eG0VBP
The last comprehensive reauthorization of the Higher Education Act occurred in 2008.
Today, we published the most recent update to NASFAA's recommendations to modernize the HEA to meet the needs of today's students and institutions: ow.ly/jTmy51025jj
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Updated College Scorecard Removes MSI Filters bit.ly/3U1O4mD
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What are “High Performing Pell” institutions?
According to researchers at @UWMadison and the University of Minnesota Rochester, HPPs are institutions with multiple measures of success in serving students from lower-income backgrounds. Learn more: ow.ly/RO3c5101HKW
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Surging default rates and the prospect of wage garnishment could create a larger affordability issue ahead of the midterms. newsweek.com/how-student-loa…
Reports about the Trump admin’s rumored plan to separate Federal Student Aid from the Department of Education have raised questions. To address these questions, NASFAA put together an explainer detailing the state of play, background, and feasibility: ow.ly/iLbO5101oSB
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Students in Doctor of Naturopathy (N.D.) and Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.M.D.) programs are now temporarily eligible for the higher professional Direct Unsubsidized Loan limits of $50,000 annually and $200,000 in the aggregate. Learn more: ow.ly/sfHL5101jyG
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Students are increasingly turning to private lenders after the Trump administration’s clampdown on federal student loans, and navigating greater unpredictability with interest rates and loan terms on.wsj.com/4eLTBEG
Registration Now Open for FSA Conference
The first phase of registration is open for “eligible partner institutions.” Each unique institution may register up to 3 reps. This phase will remain open through Nov 2, or until FSA reaches its initial capacity: ow.ly/Mqse5100Y6G
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Report About FSA’s Future Causes Concern
Trump’s latest plan—spinning FSA off into a stand-alone agency—is not a new idea. But experts warn that it could cause disruption as FSA works to carry out complex student loan policies. bit.ly/4i5Yd9z
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Does a Title IV credit balance exist if Pell Grant funding is applied after the student's tuition is already paid in full? David and Hugh discuss this situation and other confusing Title IV credit balance issues on this week's episode of "Off The Cuff." 🎧 ow.ly/cC8c5100Frk
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A new @Gallup/@LuminaFound survey shows robust employer confidence in #highered, but experts say bridging the gap between student self-awareness, equity, and #AI judgment is where the real work begins. theeduledger.com/institution…
The Trump administration has moved to dismiss two of its three appeals of rulings that struck down its Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Final Rule, signaling an end to its effort to implement the regulation. Learn more: ow.ly/RAGE5100v7C
🩷🎊 Happy NASFAA Member Appreciation Day! 🎊🩷
For 60 years, you’ve been the heart of our mission—working tirelessly to open doors, remove barriers, and help students turn their dreams into reality. Today, the NASFAA staff extends our deepest gratitude for all that you do.
Following a lawsuit filed by @AAUniversities, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Department of Education from publishing the names or other identifying information of foreign donors reported by AAU member institutions: ow.ly/p9AU51007Km
Registration is officially open for the NASFAA 2027 Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo!
Grow professionally, expand your network, and become a leader on campus, in your association, or in your profession.
Register now before prices increase: ow.ly/VQj7510060w
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How are campuses responding to the One Big Beautiful Bill’s changes to federal student loans?
ACE and five partner associations fielded a survey to better understand what institutions are doing to navigate changes and support students. Check out the findings here: hubs.ly/Q04BBHQ90
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A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction requiring the Department of Education to treat the naturopathic medicine degree (N.D.) as a professional degree, and N.D. students as professional students, for the plaintiff associations and their members: ow.ly/8xc050ZZQyz
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Happy Financial Aid Day! Today, we celebrate the contributions of financial aid professionals across the United States who help students make their college-going dreams a reality. Thank you for all that you do to support students and help them accomplish their academic goals!
@nasfaa #FinancialAidDay
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