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Poll: Voters Generally Support Limiting Grad School Borrowing https://bit.ly/4s2uWjX
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A fist is holding a wad of cash as well as several diplomas.
Poll: Voters Generally Support Limiting Grad School Borrowing https://bit.ly/4s2uWjX
Announcement of FAFSA system updates effective April 26, 2026, including changes to loan limits and Pell Grant eligibility.
The Department of Education announced upcoming changes to several Federal Student Aid systems to support the expansion of Pell Grant eligibility for eligible workforce programs and revised limits on federal student loans enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: https://ow.ly/x9Qi50YsozI
Federal Appeals Court overturns SAVE dismissal, allowing ED and Missouri's settlement to proceed.
A week after a district court dismissed a lawsuit and proposed settlement between the Department of Education and Missouri regarding the SAVE plan, a federal appeals court reversed the dismissal, leaving many questions for millions of borrowers on where they stand: https://ow.ly/PogJ50YskRe
To qualify for an ACTS data submission extension until April 8, institutions must complete all screening questions and upload three years of data.
The deadline for institutions to submit data to the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) is Wednesday, March 18, but institutions that require additional time may qualify for an extension, the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) confirmed.
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State Lawmakers Step In to Support Minority-Serving Institutions
Since the Education Department axed funding to MSIs last fall, state policymakers have proposed bills to recognize and sustain such colleges and universities moving forward. https://bit.ly/4rmY3NR
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NASFAA is endorsing the Lowering Student Loans Act, new bipartisan legislation that would amend the Higher Education Act and set a fixed 2% interest rate for all federal Direct student loans. Learn more: ow.ly/720H50YrU9Q
ED Publishes NPRM to Implement Pell Provisions Enacted Under OBBBA
The proposed regulations largely reflect the consensus language reached during the neg reg process, with a few technical clarifications and conforming changes. Comments are due April 8. Learn more: https://ow.ly/CWHn50YrugS
The legislative session is underway in dozens of states, and higher education is very much on the agenda. Here's the latest. https://chroni.cl/40bkCKj
Portrait of Richard Lucas, Acting Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid, against a backdrop with the Department of Education flag.
FSA’s Federal Update Details New Webinar Series and Works Through OBBBA Provisions
NASFAA was on the ground at the FSA conference keeping our members informed of the latest news and guidance. Read our recap of the final day of the 2026 FSA conference: https://ow.ly/h2A050Yrfqu
A key with the "handle" being a brain. Text reads, Podcast The Key with Inside Higher Ed. Ep 190: What to Do About the Pell Grant Running Out of Money with Kristin Hultquist. On the right, a headshot of the host of The Key Podcast Sara Custer,a white woman with short blonde hair in a colorful top, and the headshot of Found and CEO of HCM Strategies Kristin Hultquist, a woman with medium length blonde hair in a suit.
🆕🎧 In this episode of The Key Podcast, host Sara Custer is joined by Kristin Hultquist, the founder and CEO of HCM strategies to explore what a long-term funding strategy for a modern Pell Grant program could look like..
Listen now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4srNn1c
A photo illustration of several pictures of U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon arranged around a central photo of President Donald Trump and McMahon posing with an executive order.
McMahon Touts First Year in Office; Dems and Students Push Back
The Education Department says that in just one year McMahon has secured reforms in higher ed that conservatives have championed for decades. Critics say her work is creating barriers to college access. https://bit.ly/4lbpHf5
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A federal court doubled down on its decision to dismiss the state of Missouri’s lawsuit and proposed settlement with the Department of Education over terminating the SAVE plan when the judge denied Missouri’s subsequent request to temporarily halt this dismissal: https://ow.ly/SeWr50Yq8YS
Portrait of Nicholas Kent, Under Secretary of Education, with U.S. flag and Department of Education seal in background at 2026 Federal Student Aid Training Conference.
FSA Training Conference Commits to Another ‘Early December’ In Person Conference and Provides Updates on Workforce Pell, OBBBA, and More
Read our recap of the second day at the FSA Conference: https://ow.ly/Klpp50Yq9tN
A collage of politicians. Clockwise from top left: Environmental portraits of Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.), Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)
Lawmakers and Universities Push Back on Loan Caps
Politicians from both sides of the aisle sharply criticized the Education Department’s narrow interpretation of the legislation, which limits the number of students with access to large federal loans. https://bit.ly/47nXHzb
#EDUSky #AcademicSky
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McMahon Recounts First Year Priorities, FAFSA Launch, Focus on ROI, OBBBA Implementation, and More During FSA’s In-Person Conference
The FSA training conference kicked off its first session on Wednesday, marking its first in-person convening since 2019: https://ow.ly/CEzo50YpChg
Cover of a white paper on graduate student lending reform with a graduation cap and dollar bills in the background.
The Consumer Bankers Association's recent white paper discusses the implications the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has on graduate student lending and the ability of private lenders to meet new demand, along with recommendations to ensure that graduate education is accessible: https://ow.ly/mkCJ50Yp9lE
Visual of a formal letter from the American Council on Education emerging from an orange envelope against a blue background.
NASFAA and dozens of #HigherEd orgs led by the American Council on Education are urging U.S. Department of Education to expand the list of professional degree programs, improve the neg reg process, and abide by the master calendar in the Higher Education Act.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/A1zy50Yp6cO
Idaho State University campus at sunrise.
The Latest in Program and Personnel Cuts
February brought a small wave of job cuts heavily concentrated at a few institutions that shed dozens of positions, while others enacted more incremental layoffs. https://bit.ly/4sjYLw7
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Two white men in suits sitting in black chairs on a stage. In black text the kicker Government, the headline Higher Ed Must Change, but There’s Little Agreement on How, and the subhead The top higher ed official, Nicholas Kent, flaunted the speed and breadth of the administration’s higher ed reforms in a room full of skeptical sector leaders. Photo source: American Council on Education
The quote, “The president’s not going to be talking about Harvard nearly as much as he did last year, but the Department of Education is going to be... putting the things in place that will impact 4,000 institutions rather than 50. And we saw that across all of the under secretary’s proposals that he laid out.” from Jon Fansmith, senior vice president for government relations at ACE
ICYMI | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Education under secretary Nicholas Kent opened day two of the @aceducation.bsky.social’s annual meeting with a clear and pointed statement—American higher education needs a “hard reset.”
Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4r62Nr6
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Orange envelope containing a letter from NASFAA addressing student loan regulation comments to the U.S. Department of Education.
NASFAA submitted comments to U.S. Department of Education on proposed regulations tied to student loan changes in the OBBBA. NASFAA points out where regulations should be more student-friendly, highlights the need for prompt, clear guidance and systems updates, and more: https://ow.ly/fFaO50Yoiog
Person in green shirt looking puzzled at a laptop with floating question marks, illustrating confusion over court dismissal of ED's SAVE settlement.
A federal court judge on Friday dismissed the Department of Education’s lawsuit and proposed settlement with the state of Missouri over terminating the SAVE plan, leaving more questions and confusion for borrowers after years of legal challenges. Learn more: https://ow.ly/JyJf50Yo7h1
Environmental portraits of Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and President Donald Trump are split above an image of the North Carolina Central University campus.
Congress Gave MSIs Funding, but Uncertainty Looms
Congress appropriated hundreds of millions of dollars for minority-serving institutions, but after the Trump administration axed the grants last year, colleges and universities are making backup plans. https://bit.ly/3MrmLOQ
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This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie is joined by Karen to discuss the Congressional Budget Office's new projections of a funding shortfall in the Pell Grant program.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or on our website: https://ow.ly/PKxZ50Yn510
New research reveals a sharp disconnect between public skepticism toward higher education and what students and graduates actually experience on campus and beyond.
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We are excited to introduce First Generation College Bound as our local charity partner for the NASFAA 2026 National Conference! #NASFAA2026 attendees can support FGCB by running or walking the Charity 5K, or choose between Trivia Night and Topgolf. Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/w9eP50YmwC9
Minority-serving institutions are caught in limbo. Congress appropriated funding for them for fiscal year 2026, but the Trump administration has repeatedly signaled it's against giving out the money.
Urgent notice from FSA requiring action by March 1 to prevent SAIG service interruptions.
FSA issued a reminder with actions institutions may need to take by March 1, to avoid SAIG disruptions. Institutions connected to the test environment should complete these actions ASAP since FSA plans to update that first. FSA plans to implement these updates by March 8: https://ow.ly/1O6o50Ymrjl
Promotional graphic for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Web Center with resources like summary charts and communication toolkits.
As the One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains significant provisions that reshape student financial aid, NASFAA created a web center to keep our members informed about the latest analysis, guidance, and regulatory developments as they occur. Explore our resources at nasfaa.org/ob3.
Oscar Deleon Jr., a student and Rapid Rehousing beneficiary, sits outside the Meriam Library at Chico State in Chico on Feb. 5, 2026. Photo by Salvador Ochoa for CalMatters
The program operates at most public universities and about a quarter of community colleges, helping thousands of students who are either homeless or housing insecure, such as one student who was sleeping in a garage. bit.ly/4aAso6y
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Department of Education announces partnerships with Department of State for foreign gift reporting and Health and Human Services for school safety programs.
The Department of Education on Monday announced two additional interagency agreements, one of which would have the Department of State supporting ED’s foreign gift reporting responsibilities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Nzmy50YlhnT
