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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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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
Inside CECU Advocacy Day: 5 Key Initiatives Shaping the Future of Career Education
Student Loan Crisis Deepens: 4 Million Borrowers Now Delinquent
Higher Education at a Crossroads: Key Insights from CSPEN’s 7th Annual Policy Meeting
Navigating Uncertainty: Key Takeaways from the 2025 NASFAA Leadership Conference
Are You Ready for a Program Review?
Breaking Down ED’s GEN-24-11 Announcement: Essential Insights for Financial Responsibility Compliance
Single Audit vs. ED Program Review – What’s Different?
Simplifying the New R2T4 Regulations: What Institutions Need to Know Now
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