The Department of Education has announced that Jeremy Singer will take a temporary leave from his role as President of College Board to be the federal government’s FAFSA Executive Advisor until the end of 2024. Known for his technological prowess, Singer’s primary responsibility will be developing a comprehensive plan for Federal Student Aid (FSA) to implement the 2025-26 FAFSA Form and improve the overall user experience.
This major appointment comes less than three weeks after the Department notified staff members in a letter that new leadership would be a cornerstone of their strategy to modernize FSA for the foreseeable future. Although it is unclear when Singer will begin his tenure, he will be a key player as the agency continues “working toward” its goal of launching the next FAFSA application by October 1st.
A statement from U.S Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona:
“Jeremy brings deep experience having successfully led the development and introduction of major technology innovations in education, which will be integral to improving the FAFSA experience and ensuring millions of students and families can easily access the federal financial aid they are entitled to.”
Jeremy released his own statement regarding his departure: “I’m honored to join a team whose work is vital to families across the country,” Jeremy said. “It is impossible to overstate the importance of FAFSA in making college possible for millions of students. I’m eager to listen to students, families, and educators who rely on FAFSA. We will do everything we can to deliver a program that is simpler, more user-friendly, and better serves students.”
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