October 1, 2025 Update: There is a temporary shutdown of the U.S. government due to a lapse in appropriations. The Federal Student Aid training webinar on Charges and Credit Balances which was scheduled for Wednesday, October 8 has been canceled. After the shutdown is over, FSA will provide information on a rescheduled date.
Federal Student Aid has announced their next webinar for October 2025: Charges and Credit Balances.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, 1–2:30 p.m. Eastern time
Description: Understanding charges and credit balances is crucial for effective cash management. In this session, we will explore the differences between institutional, non-institutional, and excludable charges in the context of the Return of Title IV (R2T4) calculation. We will also review how to prorate institutional charges and how to apply federal student aid funds to a student’s account to cover charges, including your responsibility to provide funds to a student for books and supplies in a timely manner. Finally, we will discuss how to properly identify and pay Title IV credit balances.
Link to Join Webinar:
Microsoft Town Hall Link for Charges and Credit Balances Webinar
Note: The webinar will be hosted by Microsoft’s Town Hall platform. To ensure you can access the webinar, make sure you have Microsoft Teams on your device before the event. If you do not already have Teams, you can download the app at microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app.
Additional webinars that address topics of interest to the financial aid community will be announced in the future.
You do not need to register for this webinar. Participation will be available on a first-come, first- served basis, and we can accommodate up to 20,000 attendees.
Refer to the official announcement below for more information about the webinar, including instructions to add a reminder to your calendar.
SOURCE: (ANN-25-10) Live Internet Webinars – Wednesday Webinar Series, Fall 2025