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In a letter to NASFAA members, the National Chairs share more about the leadership transition plan as NASFAA President Justin Draeger departs following the National Conference, and the search for NASFAA’s next President & CEO. This is the second in a regular series of transparent updates to NASFAA members on the transition and search process. We welcome you to share your comments and thoughts about the search process and NASFAA's next leader.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Thursday sent a letter to staff members outlining steps the Department of Education (ED) will take to modernize and improve the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) amid "ongoing management and operational challenges."

This AskRegs Knowledgebase Q&A was updated on May 31, 2024 to include Year 4 (calendar year 2023) reporting guidance related to Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) I grants under the CARES Act, HEERF II grants under CRRSAA, Section 314 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and HEERF III grants under ARP. The U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) Grantee Help website includes Year 4 (calendar year 2023) reporting dates. View the full answer to this question to learn more.

NASFAA is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to join its team as a Communications and Engagement Assistant. This position is responsible for providing operational and project support to NASFAA’s communications team, including drafting and loading content for our daily newsletter, promoting engagement and providing support in NASFAA’s member community, providing website management support, and drafting content for social media. Learn more about this remote position or share it with a colleague or recent college graduate. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a target start date of mid- to late-July.

Check out the full agenda for NASFAA’s 2024 National Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 16-19, and be sure to celebrate the close of our time together during the final session! There will be special tributes, awards, an update from NASFAA's Policy team and more. Three lucky individuals who attend the final session will also have the chance to win a conference registration for NASFAA’s 2025 National Conference in Anaheim, CA. You won't want to miss it, register today!

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