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The NASFAA Virtual Conference on Tuesday dove into updates from federal partners at the Department of Education (ED) who provided additional insight into the current and upcoming FAFSA cycles.

NASFAA recently signed on to a letter urging leaders of the House Appropriations committee to reject proposed cuts to programs that provide financial assistance to students pursuing postsecondary education. The letter comes in response to the fiscal year 2025 bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, which contains an overall request of $68.1 billion to the Department of Education (ED), a reduction of $11 billion from the fiscal year 2024 enacted level and $14.5 billion less than the president’s budget request. The measure would flat-fund the Pell Grant program and cut funding in half for the campus-based aid programs. The bill is slated to be considered by the House Appropriations committee on Wednesday, July 10.

There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through the 21st of this month. Be sure to schedule your exam session soon to secure the time that works best for you. FAAC^® candidates preparing to take the certification exam can use these candidate resources. If you haven’t applied yet, take advantage of the waived application fee and complete your application online today. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Can’t make it this time? The next testing window opens on August 1, 2024.

Reserve your seat today for NASFAA U's upcoming Return of Title IV Funds course starting on September 3. This five-week interactive online course provides an overview of the return of Title IV funds (R2T4) regulations. Learn more and register today.

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