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Understanding the 2026–27 FAFSA Changes: What Financial Aid Officers Need to Know

By Anthony Cravotta, FAAC® July 9, 2025

Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced changes to the 2026–27 FAFSA form and testing processes. With beta testing beginning August 2025 and public release scheduled for October 1, 2025, financial aid offices need to understand these updates and their operational implications. Timeline Overview July 2025: System-generated test ISIRs available via FAFSA Specifications...

Resolution Required? Exploring Hidden Comment Codes

By Anthony Cravotta, FAAC® June 20, 2024

Navigating the financial aid process can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to decoding the myriad of ISIR (Institutional Student Information Record) Comment Codes that accompany the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These codes, which are essential for processing financial aid, often contain critical information that requires further...