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In our blog, The Lost Art of Communication, we discussed the many ways we can communicate with each other in the office. The most used mode is email and we provided some best practices for your business communications. Communicating with your students is a who …
Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, significant changes are being introduced in how financial aid applicants must report net income (or loss) from business or farm activities. Notably, the longstanding family farm and small business asset exclusion is being …
On July 31, Federal Student Aid (FSA) published Electronic Announcement CB-24-16 to alert financial aid professionals that the FISAP due on October 1, 2024, is now available on the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) website. If you have already complete …
On June 26, 2024, Federal Student Aid (FSA) issued an Electronic Announcement reminding institutions of their responsibilities under the Clery Act, which entails the following: Compilation and disclosure of campus crime statistics Maintenance of a daily crime …
Federal Student Aid’s (FSA) June 17,, 2024, Electronic Announcement clarifies issues around conflicting information that have not needed to be addressed before the 2024 – 2025 award year and the simplified FAFSA®. However, before we go there, let’s review trea …
As experienced financial aid directors might already know, the online Fiscal Operations Report for 2023–24 and the Application to Participate for 2025–26 (FISAP) will be available on the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) website on August 1 and is due …
Professional judgment (PJ) is the “super-power” financial aid administrators can use to help students (in almost any situation) receive the financial assistance needed to attend college. With great power comes great responsibility, so read on for a refresher a …
Have you reviewed and updated your school’s financial aid policies and procedures manual this year? Given the significant updates to FAFSA regulations taking effect in July, it is more important than ever to review your operating manuals to ensure you are up t …
Verification is the process of confirming responses in the FAFSA® with documentation from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), or other tax agency if the student or family worked/filed a tax return outside the U.S, along with additional information as nece …
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of higher education, financial aid managers play a critical role in ensuring students have access to the resources they need to pursue their academic goals. One of the most effective ways to enhance the efficiency and …
Higher education, even public higher education, is expensive. Students often need to get creative to make earning a degree affordable. One way to do so is to take summer classes which earn the same number of hours as semester courses but are completed on an ac …
As a financial aid professional, you play a crucial role in ensuring that your institution’s data is accurately reported through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). This data collection process is essential for maintaining transparency …
As institutions begin working on sending and calculating award letters for students, it might be helpful to provide a breakdown of the basics around the Institutional Methodology formula that is oftentimes used to assist financial aid professionals in determin …
Although the implementation of Title IX rules on campus may not directly impact the day-to-day responsibilities of your job, lack of compliance will result in the loss of federal funding, so read on to understand the changes coming and share the news with your …
Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as a gateway for millions of students to access critical financial assistance to make their dreams of a higher education accessible, this year’s application rollout has added significant barr …