The U.S. Education Department (ED) announced this week that it has completed FAFSAs (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for forms impacted by known issues. As a reminder, ED previously announced that 30% of received…
The U.S. Education Department this week released another update on its plans to help students and colleges correct and complete Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that had been rejected due to errors. As…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) this week issued an electronic announcement (EA) updating the timeline for the processing of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data and sending Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) –…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) this week issued an electronic announcement (EA) containing several updates on the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). First, ED announced a long-awaited fix allowing students with parents…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) this week wrapped up the third and final negotiated rulemaking sessions on Title IV program integrity and quality issues, including accreditation, state authorization, distance education, return of Title IV funds,…
Congress on Wednesday put forth a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to extend current funding deadlines and avert a partial government shutdown this weekend. Under the new deal, funding for the departments of Agriculture, Transportation, Housing…
Editor’s note: On Wednesday night, The American Association of Community Colleges received word that the House has pulled back from floor consideration the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act, which was scheduled for a vote on Thursday….
The U.S. Education Department (ED) this week announced a temporary workaround to allow students with parents or contributors without a Social Security number (SSN) to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Since…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) last week hosted the second of three negotiated rulemaking sessions on Title IV program integrity and quality issues, including accreditation, state authorization, distance education, return of Title IV funds, cash…
The U.S. Education Department (ED) on Tuesday issued an electronic announcement (EA) clarifying the anticipated timeline for processing of Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs), the information colleges use to package financial aid offers. As the…