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Comment Request: Revocation of Consent To Share Federal Tax Information Form

Alex Fuentes — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:14:01 +0000

The FUTURE Act allows Federal Student Aid (FSA) to receive customers’ Federal Tax Information (FTI) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through the Internal Revenue Code § 6103 for purposes of administering the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. Since customers are required to provide consent for this process, the… More »Comment Request: Revocation of Consent To Share Federal Tax Information Form

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2027–28 FAFSA: Preview Presentation & Prototype Now Available

Alex Fuentes — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:44:34 +0000

FSA has released two new resources to help financial aid administrators, counselors, and mentors prepare for the 2027–28 FAFSA®: the 2027–28 FAFSA Preview Presentation and the interactive 2027–28 FAFSA Prototype. Both resources provide an early look at the upcoming FAFSA before the 2027–28 form becomes available on FAFSA.gov by October 1, 2026. 2027–28 FAFSA Preview… More »2027–28 FAFSA: Preview Presentation & Prototype Now Available

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FSA Announces Live Webinar Series Focused on Default Prevention

Alex Fuentes — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:49:30 +0000

Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced two upcoming live webinars as part of a new initiative designed to help institutions strengthen their student loan default prevention efforts. The initiative comes as institutions prepare for the release of official cohort default rates later this year and draft rates early next year. FSA says the broader initiative… More »FSA Announces Live Webinar Series Focused on Default Prevention

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Now Available: PDF files of the 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook

Alex Fuentes — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0000

FSA has announced the availability of PDF files for the 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook. Schools can download the entire handbook or individual volumes. The Federal Student Aid Handbook consists of the Application and Verification Guide, nine numbered volumes, and appendices. Access the 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook

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2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Volume 2 Now Available

Alex Fuentes — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:54:47 +0000

Volume 2 of the 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook is now available.. Volume 2: School Eligibility and Operations includes topics pertaining to institutions’ 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 Handbook consists of the Application and Verification… More »2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Volume 2 Now Available

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Comment Request: Federal Family Educational Loan Program (FFEL)- Administrative Requirements for States, Not-For-Profit Lenders, and Eligible Lenders Trustees

Alex Fuentes — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:48:29 +0000

The Department of Education has issued a request for the extension of a current paperwork collection in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 1845-0085 for the reporting requirement contained in the regulations for States, not-for-profit lenders and eligible lender trustees under 34 CFR 682.302 for the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. The… More »Comment Request: Federal Family Educational Loan Program (FFEL)- Administrative Requirements for States, Not-For-Profit Lenders, and Eligible Lenders Trustees

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NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts (August 2026)

Alex Fuentes — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:19:32 +0000

FSA has announced the availability of the updated NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts. The user guide provides step-by-step instructions for using Transfer Student Monitoring (TSM) online, describes how to request Financial Aid History (FAH), and includes detailed information about the TSM/FAH batch process. The updated manual, dated… More »NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts (August 2026)

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FSA Unveils Draft FY 2026–30 Strategic Goals and Seeks Public Input

Alex Fuentes — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:08:21 +0000

Federal Student Aid (FSA) has released the draft goals and objectives for its Fiscal Year 2026–30 Strategic Plan and is inviting higher education institutions, financial aid administrators, financial partners, and other stakeholders to provide feedback. The five year plan is intended to guide FSA’s priorities and performance as the agency works to improve the delivery… More »FSA Unveils Draft FY 2026–30 Strategic Goals and Seeks Public Input

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FSA Online Training: Cohort Default Rates and Default Prevention

Alex Fuentes — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:58:52 +0000

Federal Student Aid has released a new online, self paced learning track on Cohort Default Rates (CDRs) and default prevention and management. The training is intended to help financial aid professionals understand how CDRs work, why they matter, and how institutions can use data, borrower outreach, and operational practices to support successful repayment and manage… More »FSA Online Training: Cohort Default Rates and Default Prevention

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NACIQI Sets September Meeting to Review Accrediting Agencies

Alex Fuentes — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:52:54 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) will meet on September 23 and 24, 2026. The meeting will focus on applications for renewal of recognition from six accrediting agencies and a compliance report from one agency. NACIQI will review applications for renewal of recognition… More »NACIQI Sets September Meeting to Review Accrediting Agencies

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