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Higher Ed Compliance Insights, Straight from the Experts
A Heads-Up to All Institutions: Low Earnings Indicator on the 2026/2027 FAFSA
On December 8, 2025, the Department of Education published an Electronic Announcement stating that, effective December 7, a low earnings indicator will be implemented on the 2026/2027 FAFSA. This indicator will appear on a first-year undergraduate student’s FAFSA Submission Summary for any institution they select to receive their FAFSA data if ED determines that an undergraduate completer
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Federal Student Aid Changes: What Survived, What Didn’t, and What’s Next
If you’ve followed the news lately, you may have noticed the same legislative package referred to by multiple names—the Reconciliation Bill, House Bill, Senate Bill, and even “The Big Beautiful Bill.” This terminology confusion has made it challenging to determine what’s proposed, what’s final, and most importantly, what applies to your institution. Here’s what matters:
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How to Navigate the Sweeping Changes to Federal Student Aid: Part 1
On Friday, July 4th, President Trump signed the Reconciliation Bill (“Big Beautiful Bill”) into law. With changes taking effect as early as July 2026, financial aid leaders face their most significant operational overhaul in decades. It’s important to note that no provisions will take effect during the current 2025–26 award year. The breadth of these changes—from
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Insights from the 2025 North American Career Education Convention
Reevaluating Your School’s Audit Experience: Is It Time for a New Approach?
Your Roadmap Through Competing Federal Aid Proposals
Navigating New V4 Verification Changes: What Your Institution Needs to Know
Avoiding ED Rejections: How to Strengthen Your Compliance Submissions
Legislative Watch: What’s Next for the Reconciliation Bill
How Signing a New Lease Can Hurt Your School’s Composite Score
NSLDS Post-Screening Resumes: Key Considerations for Institutions
Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Checklist
Summary Schedule of Prior Findings Checklist
Understanding Your Composite Score: 3 Key Drivers
Major Changes Ahead: Department of Education Launches New Negotiated Rulemaking Round
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