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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.
NASFAA joined the American Council on Education in providing comments to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) on the accreditation handbook and process, just as ED announced an upcoming negotiated rulemaking committee focused on accreditation reform.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/IZ9g50Y5oCs
Learn more: https://ow.ly/IZ9g50Y5oCs
January 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
NASFAA joined the American Council on Education in providing comments to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) on the accreditation handbook and process, just as ED announced an upcoming negotiated rulemaking committee focused on accreditation reform.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/IZ9g50Y5oCs
Learn more: https://ow.ly/IZ9g50Y5oCs
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California lawmakers in 2019 backed a rapid rehousing pilot program for college students. Rashida Crutchfield and colleagues asked: How is it going?
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January 28, 2026 at 2:48 AM
California lawmakers in 2019 backed a rapid rehousing pilot program for college students. Rashida Crutchfield and colleagues asked: How is it going?
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ED Seeks Nominations for New Neg Reg Committee Focused on Accreditation
The Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) Committee will meet for two in-person sessions in April & May. The deadline to submit nominations to serve as a negotiator is Feb 27. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zHun50Y4QEi
The Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) Committee will meet for two in-person sessions in April & May. The deadline to submit nominations to serve as a negotiator is Feb 27. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zHun50Y4QEi
January 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM
ED Seeks Nominations for New Neg Reg Committee Focused on Accreditation
The Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) Committee will meet for two in-person sessions in April & May. The deadline to submit nominations to serve as a negotiator is Feb 27. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zHun50Y4QEi
The Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) Committee will meet for two in-person sessions in April & May. The deadline to submit nominations to serve as a negotiator is Feb 27. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zHun50Y4QEi
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Education Dept. Rolls Back Key Accountability Measure for Corporate College Owners
The regulation required the owners of private colleges to take on personal liability in order to maintain access to federal funds. Now it will be enforced on a case-by-case basis. https://bit.ly/4q3VWO5
#EDUSky
The regulation required the owners of private colleges to take on personal liability in order to maintain access to federal funds. Now it will be enforced on a case-by-case basis. https://bit.ly/4q3VWO5
#EDUSky
January 26, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Education Dept. Rolls Back Key Accountability Measure for Corporate College Owners
The regulation required the owners of private colleges to take on personal liability in order to maintain access to federal funds. Now it will be enforced on a case-by-case basis. https://bit.ly/4q3VWO5
#EDUSky
The regulation required the owners of private colleges to take on personal liability in order to maintain access to federal funds. Now it will be enforced on a case-by-case basis. https://bit.ly/4q3VWO5
#EDUSky
Congratulations to those elected by their colleagues to serve on the NASFAA Board of Directors during the 2026-27 program year: https://ow.ly/wnMU50Y40rP
January 27, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Congratulations to those elected by their colleagues to serve on the NASFAA Board of Directors during the 2026-27 program year: https://ow.ly/wnMU50Y40rP
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Federal Lawsuit Threatens In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students Across Multiple States
Federal Lawsuit Threatens In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students Across Multiple States
The legal challenges, which target Texas, Minnesota, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Illinois, California, and Virginia, follow an April 2025 executive order directing the Attorney General to halt enforcement of ...
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January 25, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Federal Lawsuit Threatens In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students Across Multiple States
House Passes FY 2026 Spending Package, Awaits Senate Action
The legislation flat-funds the Pell Grant, FSEOG, FWS, TRIO and GEAR UP programs at FY 2025. The final Senate vote could be close, with clashes over the appropriations bill to fund DHS: https://ow.ly/1ZEH50Y3R73
The legislation flat-funds the Pell Grant, FSEOG, FWS, TRIO and GEAR UP programs at FY 2025. The final Senate vote could be close, with clashes over the appropriations bill to fund DHS: https://ow.ly/1ZEH50Y3R73
January 26, 2026 at 5:10 PM
House Passes FY 2026 Spending Package, Awaits Senate Action
The legislation flat-funds the Pell Grant, FSEOG, FWS, TRIO and GEAR UP programs at FY 2025. The final Senate vote could be close, with clashes over the appropriations bill to fund DHS: https://ow.ly/1ZEH50Y3R73
The legislation flat-funds the Pell Grant, FSEOG, FWS, TRIO and GEAR UP programs at FY 2025. The final Senate vote could be close, with clashes over the appropriations bill to fund DHS: https://ow.ly/1ZEH50Y3R73
This week on "Off the Cuff,"🎙️Tim is joined by Jill and Sarah to catch listeners up on where things stand with the implementation timeline for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including upcoming changes to federal Pell Grant awards for 2026-27 award year: https://ow.ly/MYzt50Y1N3E
January 23, 2026 at 6:06 PM
This week on "Off the Cuff,"🎙️Tim is joined by Jill and Sarah to catch listeners up on where things stand with the implementation timeline for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including upcoming changes to federal Pell Grant awards for 2026-27 award year: https://ow.ly/MYzt50Y1N3E
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Education Dept. Drops Appeal of Court Order Blocking Anti-DEI Guidance
First Amendment advocates and higher ed leaders are declaring victory, and some say it’s the “final defeat” of Trump’s attempt to rid colleges of race-based student supports. https://bit.ly/4jTBGNH
#EDUSky #AcademicSky
First Amendment advocates and higher ed leaders are declaring victory, and some say it’s the “final defeat” of Trump’s attempt to rid colleges of race-based student supports. https://bit.ly/4jTBGNH
#EDUSky #AcademicSky
January 22, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Education Dept. Drops Appeal of Court Order Blocking Anti-DEI Guidance
First Amendment advocates and higher ed leaders are declaring victory, and some say it’s the “final defeat” of Trump’s attempt to rid colleges of race-based student supports. https://bit.ly/4jTBGNH
#EDUSky #AcademicSky
First Amendment advocates and higher ed leaders are declaring victory, and some say it’s the “final defeat” of Trump’s attempt to rid colleges of race-based student supports. https://bit.ly/4jTBGNH
#EDUSky #AcademicSky
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‘N.Y. Times’: Another Version of Trump’s Higher Ed Compact in the Works https://bit.ly/4r1qReW
January 23, 2026 at 12:27 AM
‘N.Y. Times’: Another Version of Trump’s Higher Ed Compact in the Works https://bit.ly/4r1qReW
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Student Loan Delinquencies Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels as Borrowers Struggle with Repayment
Student Loan Delinquencies Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels as Borrowers Struggle with Repayment
The analysis found that 21 percent of student loan borrowers had at least one delinquency in the 24 months ending in August 2025, matching pre-pandemic levels from 2019.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Student Loan Delinquencies Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels as Borrowers Struggle with Repayment
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Iowa's 15 community colleges are advocating for legislative authority to offer four-year bachelor's degrees, joining a growing national movement to address workforce needs and educational access gaps in rural America. https://bit.ly/4qZ8KGr
January 21, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Iowa's 15 community colleges are advocating for legislative authority to offer four-year bachelor's degrees, joining a growing national movement to address workforce needs and educational access gaps in rural America. https://bit.ly/4qZ8KGr
New ED Status Report Shows Gradual Processing of IDR, PSLF Backlog
Learn more about the Department of Education's progress processing the backlog and how the settlement terminating the SAVE repayment plan may affect that progress: https://ow.ly/LGtE50Y1fj4
Learn more about the Department of Education's progress processing the backlog and how the settlement terminating the SAVE repayment plan may affect that progress: https://ow.ly/LGtE50Y1fj4
January 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
New ED Status Report Shows Gradual Processing of IDR, PSLF Backlog
Learn more about the Department of Education's progress processing the backlog and how the settlement terminating the SAVE repayment plan may affect that progress: https://ow.ly/LGtE50Y1fj4
Learn more about the Department of Education's progress processing the backlog and how the settlement terminating the SAVE repayment plan may affect that progress: https://ow.ly/LGtE50Y1fj4
FY 2026 Spending Bill Flat Funds Pell Grant, FSEOG, and FWS Programs, Prevents ED Funding from Transferring to Other Federal Agencies
Learn more about the Senate Appropriations Committee's spending bill: https://ow.ly/LLir50Y0QLk
Learn more about the Senate Appropriations Committee's spending bill: https://ow.ly/LLir50Y0QLk
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
FY 2026 Spending Bill Flat Funds Pell Grant, FSEOG, and FWS Programs, Prevents ED Funding from Transferring to Other Federal Agencies
Learn more about the Senate Appropriations Committee's spending bill: https://ow.ly/LLir50Y0QLk
Learn more about the Senate Appropriations Committee's spending bill: https://ow.ly/LLir50Y0QLk
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Federal Court Orders Reconsideration of Canceled TRIO Grants
A judge ruled that the Education Department didn’t sufficiently explain its decisions or follow statutory and regulatory requirements in canceling the grants. https://bit.ly/4a2WGOS
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
A judge ruled that the Education Department didn’t sufficiently explain its decisions or follow statutory and regulatory requirements in canceling the grants. https://bit.ly/4a2WGOS
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
January 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Federal Court Orders Reconsideration of Canceled TRIO Grants
A judge ruled that the Education Department didn’t sufficiently explain its decisions or follow statutory and regulatory requirements in canceling the grants. https://bit.ly/4a2WGOS
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
A judge ruled that the Education Department didn’t sufficiently explain its decisions or follow statutory and regulatory requirements in canceling the grants. https://bit.ly/4a2WGOS
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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New ACE Pulse Point Survey:
- 7 in 10 higher ed leaders are concerned about govt interference in academic freedom
- 98 percent report uncertainty stemming from federal policy actions
Full findings:
https://ow.ly/RA5k50Y05Wh
- 7 in 10 higher ed leaders are concerned about govt interference in academic freedom
- 98 percent report uncertainty stemming from federal policy actions
Full findings:
https://ow.ly/RA5k50Y05Wh
ACE Survey: Federal Policy Uncertainty Weighs Heavily on Higher Education Leaders
Seven in 10 senior higher education leaders say they are concerned about government interference in academic freedom and institutional autonomy, according to ACE’s latest Pulse Point survey,
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January 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
New ACE Pulse Point Survey:
- 7 in 10 higher ed leaders are concerned about govt interference in academic freedom
- 98 percent report uncertainty stemming from federal policy actions
Full findings:
https://ow.ly/RA5k50Y05Wh
- 7 in 10 higher ed leaders are concerned about govt interference in academic freedom
- 98 percent report uncertainty stemming from federal policy actions
Full findings:
https://ow.ly/RA5k50Y05Wh
Defaulted student loan borrowers will not be subject to involuntary collections while the Department of Education rolls out provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which significantly reshape the student loan program through the negotiated rulemaking process: https://ow.ly/SKtG50Y0n1w
January 21, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Defaulted student loan borrowers will not be subject to involuntary collections while the Department of Education rolls out provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which significantly reshape the student loan program through the negotiated rulemaking process: https://ow.ly/SKtG50Y0n1w
#NASFAAinTheNews: ... "'Congress passed that bill back in July and they introduced, for the first time in legislation, an institutional accountability framework that is based on whether students are earning more after attending some type of postsecondary education,'" ...
The U.S. Department of Education is developing new rules designed to hold colleges more accountable for student outcomes. If adopted, the rules could strip away federal student loans for some degrees. In Oregon, most programs pass a proposed earnings test, but about 7% do not.
These degrees at Oregon colleges fall short of post-graduation income thresholds proposed by federal government
Cosmetology, fine arts and some healthcare-related degrees make up a majority of college programs in Oregon that would fail a new federal accountability proposal.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:56 PM
#NASFAAinTheNews: ... "'Congress passed that bill back in July and they introduced, for the first time in legislation, an institutional accountability framework that is based on whether students are earning more after attending some type of postsecondary education,'" ...
The Trump administration announced its next steps to dismantle the Department of Education (ED) by sending higher education staff over to the Department of Labor beginning next week, a move that is also complicating congressional negotiations over ED’s annual funding: https://ow.ly/OGcx50XY9RA
January 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
The Trump administration announced its next steps to dismantle the Department of Education (ED) by sending higher education staff over to the Department of Labor beginning next week, a move that is also complicating congressional negotiations over ED’s annual funding: https://ow.ly/OGcx50XY9RA
#NASFAAInTheNews: ... "For students concerned about the cost of schooling, the new workforce Pell Grant program is “super valuable funding,” said Jill Desjean, director of policy analysis at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators." ...
Concerns over rising college costs and student loan debt have been driving some high schoolers away from a four-year degree. cnb.cx/4bBloHh
January 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM
#NASFAAInTheNews: ... "For students concerned about the cost of schooling, the new workforce Pell Grant program is “super valuable funding,” said Jill Desjean, director of policy analysis at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators." ...
ED: FSA Training Conference Registration Open Now Through January 23
Attendance will be limited to 2,000 attendees who are invited to register via a lottery system, in order to “ensure fair representation of our partner schools.” Learn more: https://ow.ly/rE1F50XXYNm
Attendance will be limited to 2,000 attendees who are invited to register via a lottery system, in order to “ensure fair representation of our partner schools.” Learn more: https://ow.ly/rE1F50XXYNm
January 16, 2026 at 2:55 PM
ED: FSA Training Conference Registration Open Now Through January 23
Attendance will be limited to 2,000 attendees who are invited to register via a lottery system, in order to “ensure fair representation of our partner schools.” Learn more: https://ow.ly/rE1F50XXYNm
Attendance will be limited to 2,000 attendees who are invited to register via a lottery system, in order to “ensure fair representation of our partner schools.” Learn more: https://ow.ly/rE1F50XXYNm
Summary of Consensus on Accountability Language from Last Week’s AHEAD Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
We summarized what financial aid professionals need to know about the new low earnings outcomes accountability metric from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/gh6G50XW83E
We summarized what financial aid professionals need to know about the new low earnings outcomes accountability metric from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/gh6G50XW83E
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Summary of Consensus on Accountability Language from Last Week’s AHEAD Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
We summarized what financial aid professionals need to know about the new low earnings outcomes accountability metric from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/gh6G50XW83E
We summarized what financial aid professionals need to know about the new low earnings outcomes accountability metric from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/gh6G50XW83E
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Opinion | The Hidden Costs That Keep Disabled Students From College
With new loan limits on the horizon, colleges can take steps to make the financial aid system more just for students with disabilities. https://bit.ly/3Ze35Ao
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
With new loan limits on the horizon, colleges can take steps to make the financial aid system more just for students with disabilities. https://bit.ly/3Ze35Ao
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
January 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Opinion | The Hidden Costs That Keep Disabled Students From College
With new loan limits on the horizon, colleges can take steps to make the financial aid system more just for students with disabilities. https://bit.ly/3Ze35Ao
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
With new loan limits on the horizon, colleges can take steps to make the financial aid system more just for students with disabilities. https://bit.ly/3Ze35Ao
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
#NASFAAinTheNews: "For undergraduate students, Jill Desjean — director of policy analysis with [NASFAA] — said there's good news and bad news. The good news is that their loan limits haven't changed. The bad news is that what is changing could greatly affect students attending higher-cost schools."
Big changes are on the horizon for federal financial aid and the college students who rely on it. Here's what to expect.
Big changes coming to federal financial aid in 2026. Here's what to expect.
Big changes are on the horizon for federal financial aid and the college students who rely on it. Here's what to expect.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
#NASFAAinTheNews: "For undergraduate students, Jill Desjean — director of policy analysis with [NASFAA] — said there's good news and bad news. The good news is that their loan limits haven't changed. The bad news is that what is changing could greatly affect students attending higher-cost schools."
AHEAD Committee Reaches Consensus On Entire Accountability Package
Amidst much debate over the new accountability framework, negotiators reached consensus on a package of accountability measures related to changes enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/JI1k50XVxCe
Amidst much debate over the new accountability framework, negotiators reached consensus on a package of accountability measures related to changes enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/JI1k50XVxCe
January 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
AHEAD Committee Reaches Consensus On Entire Accountability Package
Amidst much debate over the new accountability framework, negotiators reached consensus on a package of accountability measures related to changes enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/JI1k50XVxCe
Amidst much debate over the new accountability framework, negotiators reached consensus on a package of accountability measures related to changes enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/JI1k50XVxCe