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The Department of Education (ED) on Tuesday provided further details on its framework and testing period for the upcoming 2025-26 FAFSA to identify and address possible errors with the form.
The Department of Education (ED) in an electronic announcement published on Tuesday acknowledged that there is an issue causing schools to receive rejects on certain Pell Grant origination records for the 2024–25 award year. According to the notice, Pell Grant eligibility information processed by the FAFSA Processing System (FPS) is correctly appearing in the FAFSA Partner Portal and on the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR), however the information is not being passed to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System.
Join NASFAA today 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. We will navigate through the complexities of FAFSA data and FTI, offering valuable insights into the proper procedures and protocols schools must follow when considering data sharing.
NASFAA's award-winning Diversity Leadership Program (DLP) applications open on September 3. The program aims to advance the careers of individuals from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the association and create a strong and diverse pipeline for association leadership. Now in its seventh year, the DLP is seeking six new participants to receive a robust portfolio of benefits, mentorship, and guidance to aid in their development as financial aid leaders. If you are interested in the program and want to learn more be sure to register for our September 11 webinar.
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