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2025–26 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Volume 2 Now Available

Alex Fuentes — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:28:54 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education is pleased to announce the publication of Volume 2 of the 2025–2026 Federal Student Aid Handbook. Volume 2: School Eligibility and Operations discusses colleges’ general obligations in administering the Title IV student aid programs: institutional and program eligibility, administrative requirements, audits, record keeping, program reviews, and providing information to the public. The Federal Student Aid… More »2025–26 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Volume 2 Now Available

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2026-27 Award Year Deadline Dates: Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Programs

Alex Fuentes — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:04:18 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education has published the official deadline dates for the 2026–27 award year for three key campus-based aid programs: Federal Perkins Loan Federal Work-Study (FWS) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) These annual deadlines outline when institutions must submit required reports, applications, and waiver requests to remain eligible for funding and program… More »2026-27 Award Year Deadline Dates: Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Programs

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Comment Request: National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

Alex Fuentes — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:53:49 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education is requesting public comment on a proposal to reinstate—without changes—the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) data collection. Title IV, Part G of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (HEA) as further amended by the 1998 Amendments to the HEA (Pub. L. 105-244) section 485B, requires the Secretary… More »Comment Request: National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

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Comment Request: Third Party Servicer Data Collection

Alex Fuentes — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:50:55 +0000

The Department is seeking a reinstatement with change of information collection 1845-0130, covering a Third-Party Servicer Data Inquiry form. This form collects information from third party servicers. The HEA allows institutions of higher education to outsource aspects of their participation in Title IV programs. Any individual or entity that contracts with or performs work on behalf of… More »Comment Request: Third Party Servicer Data Collection

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ADA Digital Accessibility Rule Takes Effect for Public Colleges: What Enrollment Management Needs to Know

Alex Fuentes — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:43:29 +0000

A major federal accessibility rule is no longer on the horizon for public higher education. It is here. As of this month, larger public colleges and universities are now required to comply with the Department of Justice’s updated ADA Title II rule on digital accessibility. The regulation applies to state and local government entities, including… More »ADA Digital Accessibility Rule Takes Effect for Public Colleges: What Enrollment Management Needs to Know

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Guidance: Prison Education Programs – Best Interest Determination

Alex Fuentes — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:43:42 +0000

FSA has issued guidance for institutions with Prison Education Programs and their oversight entities on how to complete and report the best interest determination as required under 34 CFR 668.241. The FAFSA Simplification Act (Act) was enacted into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. The Act eliminated the… More »Guidance: Prison Education Programs – Best Interest Determination

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2026–2027 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Application and Verification Guide Now Available

Alex Fuentes — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:18:03 +0000

FSA has announced the availability of the initial volume of the 2026–2027 Federal Student Aid Handbook, the 2026–2027 Application and Verification Guide. The Application and Verification Guide is intended for financial aid administrators and counselors who assist applicants with the beginning of the financial aid process, submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)… More »2026–2027 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Application and Verification Guide Now Available

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2026–27 Federal Work-Study Program Community Service Waiver Requests

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:15:46 +0000

The Department of Education has released updated guidance for institutions seeking a waiver of the Federal Work-Study (FWS) community service requirements for the 2026–27 award year. What’s required? Schools participating in FWS must: Allocate at least 7% of their FWS funds to student wages for community service jobs, and Employ at least one student as… More »2026–27 Federal Work-Study Program Community Service Waiver Requests

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FSA “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Webinar Series – April 2026

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:07:02 +0000

Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced a new live webinar series beginning in April 2026 to help the financial aid community prepare for implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). These sessions will offer an opportunity to ask questions and receive updates on key topics related to the implementation of the OBBBA, addressing… More »FSA “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Webinar Series – April 2026

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Apply by April 23, 2026 for Title III Eligibility & FWS/FSEOG Waiver

Alex Fuentes — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:27:14 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education has released guidance for institutions seeking FY 2026 designation as a Title III eligible institution, with applications due by April 23, 2026. Why This Matters Institutions designated as Title III eligible may qualify for a waiver of the non-federal share requirement for: Federal Work-Study (FWS) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant… More »Apply by April 23, 2026 for Title III Eligibility & FWS/FSEOG Waiver

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