FSA has announced the availability of Volumes 4 and 5 of the 2026–2027 Federal Student Aid Handbook.
Volume 4: Processing Aid and Managing FSA Funds provides guidance on how to request, disburse, manage, and report on the use of federal student aid funds.
Volume 5: Withdrawals and the Return of Title IV Funds discusses how a school should manage Title IV funds when a student completely withdraws from a payment period or period of enrollment.
The Federal Student Aid Handbook consists of the Application and Verification Guide, nine numbered volumes, and appendices. The Department of Education publishes the Federal Student Aid Handbook digitally on the Knowledge Center.
In addition to Volumes 4 and 5, the following has also been published:
- Application and Verification Guide
- Volume 1: Student Eligibility
- Volume 9: The TEACH Grant Program
FSA will continue to publish volumes throughout the year.