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The Department of Education (ED) announced that institutional batch corrections will not be available for the 2024-25 FAFSA and that institutions will need to submit manual corrections via the FAFSA Partner Portal (FPP) on an individual student basis.

The Department of Education (ED) on Tuesday, in a pair of notices, provided key updates on the 2024-25 FAFSA concerning paper processing, identity validation, and extensions of previously made flexibilities to assist with the added burdens associated with the current FAFSA cycle.

Join NASFAA on Wednesday, August 28, at 2 p.m. ET, for an insightful webinar as we explore the intricacies of FAFSA data and federal tax information (FTI). This session will provide guidance to assist schools when making determinations on accessing, disclosing, and handling FAFSA and FTI data in accordance with federal statute and regulations. Register today to reserve your seat.

Providing students and families with clear and accurate financial aid offers has never been more important — especially in a year when there’s less time for students to make a decision on college enrollment. The College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT) is a national movement of institutions committing to use a common set of principles and standards that ensure transparency, clarity, and understanding around communicating student financial aid offers. Interested in participating? Make sure to submit your commitment before August 31 for a chance to win one of three complimentary registrations to NASFAA 2025 in Anaheim!

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