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NASFAA works to shape the future by promoting access and success in higher education.
NASFAA works to shape the future by promoting access and success in higher education.
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Student loan changes could impact nursing, other programs not considered 'professional'
Student loan changes could impact nursing, other programs not considered ‘professional’
There are only 10 programs listed under the federal definition of a “professional degree.”
www.wkrn.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Student loan changes could impact nursing, other programs not considered 'professional'
ED Publishes Verification Requirements for 2026-27
Overall, verification requirements remain the same as the 2025-26 award year, however, the notice formally incorporates changes related to the verification of identity for V4 and V5 verification. Learn more: https://ow.ly/hcoo50Xy7Jb
Overall, verification requirements remain the same as the 2025-26 award year, however, the notice formally incorporates changes related to the verification of identity for V4 and V5 verification. Learn more: https://ow.ly/hcoo50Xy7Jb
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
ED Publishes Verification Requirements for 2026-27
Overall, verification requirements remain the same as the 2025-26 award year, however, the notice formally incorporates changes related to the verification of identity for V4 and V5 verification. Learn more: https://ow.ly/hcoo50Xy7Jb
Overall, verification requirements remain the same as the 2025-26 award year, however, the notice formally incorporates changes related to the verification of identity for V4 and V5 verification. Learn more: https://ow.ly/hcoo50Xy7Jb
#NASFAAinTheNews: "Cost and lack of financial aid are the most significant barriers to higher education enrollment, according to 2024 findings by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators."
The Trump administration is proposing a $980M cut to federal work-study, which supports ~700K students a year and, until now, enjoyed bipartisan support. Work-study boosts belonging and helps with costs, but the average $2.3K earned covers little of today’s tuition. buff.ly/PxdZ8Fh
Trump’s proposed cuts to work study threaten to upend a widely supported program that helps students offset college costs
Federal work study creates opportunities for students and universities alike. But the program’s challenges go beyond the potential government funding cuts.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#NASFAAinTheNews: "Cost and lack of financial aid are the most significant barriers to higher education enrollment, according to 2024 findings by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators."
ED Announces FAFSA Asset Calculation Issue and Resolution
To learn how ED plans to treat those records and how that may affect your financial aid office, read our brief article with everything you need to know: https://ow.ly/4TNN50XwU5L
To learn how ED plans to treat those records and how that may affect your financial aid office, read our brief article with everything you need to know: https://ow.ly/4TNN50XwU5L
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
ED Announces FAFSA Asset Calculation Issue and Resolution
To learn how ED plans to treat those records and how that may affect your financial aid office, read our brief article with everything you need to know: https://ow.ly/4TNN50XwU5L
To learn how ED plans to treat those records and how that may affect your financial aid office, read our brief article with everything you need to know: https://ow.ly/4TNN50XwU5L
#NASFAAinTheNews: "College financial aid offices gave similar warnings. Melanie Storey, the president of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, urged the Education Department to 'proceed with extreme caution.'"
The Education Department has inked agreements with four other federal agencies to outsource some of its key functions.
Trump keeps flattening the Education Department. Will students notice?
The Education Department has inked agreements with four other federal agencies to outsource some of its key functions.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
#NASFAAinTheNews: "College financial aid offices gave similar warnings. Melanie Storey, the president of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, urged the Education Department to 'proceed with extreme caution.'"
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McMahon Defends Dismantling ED to Department Staff
In a recording obtained by Inside Higher Ed, the secretary explained why she’s moving several grant programs to other federal agencies and how it could benefit students. https://bit.ly/43GrH7T
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #EDUSky
In a recording obtained by Inside Higher Ed, the secretary explained why she’s moving several grant programs to other federal agencies and how it could benefit students. https://bit.ly/43GrH7T
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #EDUSky
November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
McMahon Defends Dismantling ED to Department Staff
In a recording obtained by Inside Higher Ed, the secretary explained why she’s moving several grant programs to other federal agencies and how it could benefit students. https://bit.ly/43GrH7T
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #EDUSky
In a recording obtained by Inside Higher Ed, the secretary explained why she’s moving several grant programs to other federal agencies and how it could benefit students. https://bit.ly/43GrH7T
#AcademicSky #HigherEd #EDUSky
How does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act define 'professional student?'
🎧Listen to the new episode of NASFAA's "Off The Cuff" podcast🎙️on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or on our website: ow.ly/tK9J50XvQqf
🎧Listen to the new episode of NASFAA's "Off The Cuff" podcast🎙️on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or on our website: ow.ly/tK9J50XvQqf
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
How does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act define 'professional student?'
🎧Listen to the new episode of NASFAA's "Off The Cuff" podcast🎙️on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or on our website: ow.ly/tK9J50XvQqf
🎧Listen to the new episode of NASFAA's "Off The Cuff" podcast🎙️on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or on our website: ow.ly/tK9J50XvQqf
We heard you have questions about the student loan changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the RISE neg reg committee.
Here are some clarifications that arose during neg reg as well as answers to some commonly asked questions NASFAA has received from members: https://ow.ly/FrHE50XuW4q
Here are some clarifications that arose during neg reg as well as answers to some commonly asked questions NASFAA has received from members: https://ow.ly/FrHE50XuW4q
November 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
We heard you have questions about the student loan changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the RISE neg reg committee.
Here are some clarifications that arose during neg reg as well as answers to some commonly asked questions NASFAA has received from members: https://ow.ly/FrHE50XuW4q
Here are some clarifications that arose during neg reg as well as answers to some commonly asked questions NASFAA has received from members: https://ow.ly/FrHE50XuW4q
#NASFAAinTheNews: “Student loan eligibility and repayment involve multiple systems working together, and institutions need that process to be seamless, current and accurate...As the delivery of other programs moves to other agencies, these dependencies must be carefully considered.”
Education Department restructuring plan doesn't involve student debt. Still, experts are worried
Education Department restructuring plan doesn't involve student debt. Still, experts are worried
The new restructuring at the Education Department doesn't involve the student loan portfolio. But the instability at the agency could still harm borrowers.
cnb.cx
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
#NASFAAinTheNews: “Student loan eligibility and repayment involve multiple systems working together, and institutions need that process to be seamless, current and accurate...As the delivery of other programs moves to other agencies, these dependencies must be carefully considered.”
House Holds Hearing Focused on Lowering Higher Education Costs for Students
The House Education & Workforce Committee met to discuss how innovative technologies and initiatives in #HigherEducation could be used to lower costs to students and families: https://ow.ly/JwF150Xu9Mu
The House Education & Workforce Committee met to discuss how innovative technologies and initiatives in #HigherEducation could be used to lower costs to students and families: https://ow.ly/JwF150Xu9Mu
November 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
House Holds Hearing Focused on Lowering Higher Education Costs for Students
The House Education & Workforce Committee met to discuss how innovative technologies and initiatives in #HigherEducation could be used to lower costs to students and families: https://ow.ly/JwF150Xu9Mu
The House Education & Workforce Committee met to discuss how innovative technologies and initiatives in #HigherEducation could be used to lower costs to students and families: https://ow.ly/JwF150Xu9Mu
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Some of the responsibilities the administration aims to move were explicitly assigned to the U.S. Education Department by Congress, raising questions about the legality of these changes. n.pr/47KSHp6
Trump administration shares new moves to dismantle more of the Education Department
Some of the responsibilities the administration aims to move were explicitly assigned to the U.S. Education Department by Congress, raising questions about the legality of these changes.
n.pr
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Some of the responsibilities the administration aims to move were explicitly assigned to the U.S. Education Department by Congress, raising questions about the legality of these changes. n.pr/47KSHp6
The Trump administration's effort to fully dismantle the Department of Education continued on Tuesday with six new interagency agreements (IAAs) aimed at transferring several of the department’s responsibilities to other federal agencies: https://ow.ly/uf8850Xu4IO
November 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Trump administration's effort to fully dismantle the Department of Education continued on Tuesday with six new interagency agreements (IAAs) aimed at transferring several of the department’s responsibilities to other federal agencies: https://ow.ly/uf8850Xu4IO
Richard Lucas Selected as Acting Head of FSA
Richard Lucas, a previous chief financial officer of Federal Student Aid (FSA), will rejoin the agency in its top position as acting chief operating officer (COO). Learn more about ED's new COO: https://ow.ly/s6ze50XtG8l
Richard Lucas, a previous chief financial officer of Federal Student Aid (FSA), will rejoin the agency in its top position as acting chief operating officer (COO). Learn more about ED's new COO: https://ow.ly/s6ze50XtG8l
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Richard Lucas Selected as Acting Head of FSA
Richard Lucas, a previous chief financial officer of Federal Student Aid (FSA), will rejoin the agency in its top position as acting chief operating officer (COO). Learn more about ED's new COO: https://ow.ly/s6ze50XtG8l
Richard Lucas, a previous chief financial officer of Federal Student Aid (FSA), will rejoin the agency in its top position as acting chief operating officer (COO). Learn more about ED's new COO: https://ow.ly/s6ze50XtG8l
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Breaking: The Education Department will outsource much of its work to other agencies, sources say, a major step to further dismantling the agency
Education Department braces for further dismantling
The department has worked out agreements with other agencies to outsource many of its functions elsewhere.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Breaking: The Education Department will outsource much of its work to other agencies, sources say, a major step to further dismantling the agency
Impact of 2025 Tax Law Changes on Young Doctors
The dominant effect of the 2025 law for high-debt medical graduates entering repayment is the expansion of private exposure stemming from new limits on federal borrowing, writes David Bernstein in an op-ed for NASFAA: https://ow.ly/l0aY50XtEw5
The dominant effect of the 2025 law for high-debt medical graduates entering repayment is the expansion of private exposure stemming from new limits on federal borrowing, writes David Bernstein in an op-ed for NASFAA: https://ow.ly/l0aY50XtEw5
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Impact of 2025 Tax Law Changes on Young Doctors
The dominant effect of the 2025 law for high-debt medical graduates entering repayment is the expansion of private exposure stemming from new limits on federal borrowing, writes David Bernstein in an op-ed for NASFAA: https://ow.ly/l0aY50XtEw5
The dominant effect of the 2025 law for high-debt medical graduates entering repayment is the expansion of private exposure stemming from new limits on federal borrowing, writes David Bernstein in an op-ed for NASFAA: https://ow.ly/l0aY50XtEw5
#NASFAAinTheNews: "Cost and lack of financial aid are the most significant barriers to higher education enrollment, according to 2024 findings by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators."
The Trump administration is proposing a $980M cut to federal work-study, which supports ~700K students a year and, until now, enjoyed bipartisan support. Work-study boosts belonging and helps with costs, but the average $2.3K earned covers little of today’s tuition. buff.ly/PxdZ8Fh
Trump’s proposed cuts to work study threaten to upend a widely supported program that helps students offset college costs
Federal work study creates opportunities for students and universities alike. But the program’s challenges go beyond the potential government funding cuts.
buff.ly
November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
#NASFAAinTheNews: "Cost and lack of financial aid are the most significant barriers to higher education enrollment, according to 2024 findings by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators."
NASFAA 2024-25 Annual Report Now Published
Look back at our community's efforts and accomplishments from 2024-25: https://ow.ly/qssW50Xr5pJ
Look back at our community's efforts and accomplishments from 2024-25: https://ow.ly/qssW50Xr5pJ
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
NASFAA 2024-25 Annual Report Now Published
Look back at our community's efforts and accomplishments from 2024-25: https://ow.ly/qssW50Xr5pJ
Look back at our community's efforts and accomplishments from 2024-25: https://ow.ly/qssW50Xr5pJ
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ED’s ‘Special Projects’ Grants Spark Concern Over Congressional Intent
The pushback, which arose Monday, is part of an ongoing debate about how much flexibility the Trump administration has to move money around. https://bit.ly/3LtsTFr
The pushback, which arose Monday, is part of an ongoing debate about how much flexibility the Trump administration has to move money around. https://bit.ly/3LtsTFr
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
ED’s ‘Special Projects’ Grants Spark Concern Over Congressional Intent
The pushback, which arose Monday, is part of an ongoing debate about how much flexibility the Trump administration has to move money around. https://bit.ly/3LtsTFr
The pushback, which arose Monday, is part of an ongoing debate about how much flexibility the Trump administration has to move money around. https://bit.ly/3LtsTFr
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The U.S. Department of Education has found that students who take part in the College Access Migrant Program are far more likely to stay in school. But the Trump administration questions the effectiveness of such programs and calls them "extremely costly."
College program for migrant students loses federal funding
The College Access Migrant Program helped create pathways for students across the Northwest to enroll at higher education institutions.
www.opb.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The U.S. Department of Education has found that students who take part in the College Access Migrant Program are far more likely to stay in school. But the Trump administration questions the effectiveness of such programs and calls them "extremely costly."
NASFAA Comments to ED on Proposed Revisions to the FSA Feedback System: https://ow.ly/sAry50Xqw6i
👍 Refined menu options make feedback process clearer.
👎 Renaming "Submit a Complaint" button to "Submit Feedback" could create confusion because the available options continue to address grievances.
👍 Refined menu options make feedback process clearer.
👎 Renaming "Submit a Complaint" button to "Submit Feedback" could create confusion because the available options continue to address grievances.
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NASFAA Comments to ED on Proposed Revisions to the FSA Feedback System: https://ow.ly/sAry50Xqw6i
👍 Refined menu options make feedback process clearer.
👎 Renaming "Submit a Complaint" button to "Submit Feedback" could create confusion because the available options continue to address grievances.
👍 Refined menu options make feedback process clearer.
👎 Renaming "Submit a Complaint" button to "Submit Feedback" could create confusion because the available options continue to address grievances.
What’s the HEA Without Reauthorization?
While the Higher Education Act recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, it hasn’t been reauthorized in nearly 20 years even though the law is meant to be reauthorized every five years: https://ow.ly/FW3A50XprEU
While the Higher Education Act recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, it hasn’t been reauthorized in nearly 20 years even though the law is meant to be reauthorized every five years: https://ow.ly/FW3A50XprEU
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
What’s the HEA Without Reauthorization?
While the Higher Education Act recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, it hasn’t been reauthorized in nearly 20 years even though the law is meant to be reauthorized every five years: https://ow.ly/FW3A50XprEU
While the Higher Education Act recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, it hasn’t been reauthorized in nearly 20 years even though the law is meant to be reauthorized every five years: https://ow.ly/FW3A50XprEU
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Opinion | The Higher Education Act Turns 60—and Congress Has Left It to Collect Dust
We need a comprehensive reauthorization, not policy by patchwork. https://bit.ly/4qN4UkB
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
We need a comprehensive reauthorization, not policy by patchwork. https://bit.ly/4qN4UkB
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
November 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Opinion | The Higher Education Act Turns 60—and Congress Has Left It to Collect Dust
We need a comprehensive reauthorization, not policy by patchwork. https://bit.ly/4qN4UkB
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
We need a comprehensive reauthorization, not policy by patchwork. https://bit.ly/4qN4UkB
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Senate Hearing on Higher Ed Financial Transparency Touts Bipartisan Solutions
Brenda Hicks, director of financial aid at Southwestern College and NASFAA's 2020-21 national chair, testified for the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee: https://ow.ly/szlG50XoqUI
Brenda Hicks, director of financial aid at Southwestern College and NASFAA's 2020-21 national chair, testified for the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee: https://ow.ly/szlG50XoqUI
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Senate Hearing on Higher Ed Financial Transparency Touts Bipartisan Solutions
Brenda Hicks, director of financial aid at Southwestern College and NASFAA's 2020-21 national chair, testified for the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee: https://ow.ly/szlG50XoqUI
Brenda Hicks, director of financial aid at Southwestern College and NASFAA's 2020-21 national chair, testified for the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee: https://ow.ly/szlG50XoqUI
Consensus Reached: RISE Committee Supports Entire Package of OBBBA Provisions
Yesterday, amid much debate over the definition of professional student, degree, and other key student aid provisions, negotiators reached consensus on the entire package of 17 proposals: https://ow.ly/Sy1Y50XonKW
Yesterday, amid much debate over the definition of professional student, degree, and other key student aid provisions, negotiators reached consensus on the entire package of 17 proposals: https://ow.ly/Sy1Y50XonKW
November 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Consensus Reached: RISE Committee Supports Entire Package of OBBBA Provisions
Yesterday, amid much debate over the definition of professional student, degree, and other key student aid provisions, negotiators reached consensus on the entire package of 17 proposals: https://ow.ly/Sy1Y50XonKW
Yesterday, amid much debate over the definition of professional student, degree, and other key student aid provisions, negotiators reached consensus on the entire package of 17 proposals: https://ow.ly/Sy1Y50XonKW
NASFAA recently concluded a project exploring how institutions build their cost of attendance (COA) with the goal to 📄 document COA development practices, 🔎 identify common challenges, and 🚀 elevate the perspectives of financial aid professionals.
Explore the report: https://ow.ly/e2W550XnUsm
Explore the report: https://ow.ly/e2W550XnUsm
November 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
NASFAA recently concluded a project exploring how institutions build their cost of attendance (COA) with the goal to 📄 document COA development practices, 🔎 identify common challenges, and 🚀 elevate the perspectives of financial aid professionals.
Explore the report: https://ow.ly/e2W550XnUsm
Explore the report: https://ow.ly/e2W550XnUsm