Helpful Links

NASFAA

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) focuses on information dissemination, professional development, and legislative and regulatory analysis related to federal student aid programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The organization provides essential professional development, information, and services to financial aid administrators, and advocates for public policies that increase student access to and success in postsecondary education.

U.S. Department of Education

The U.S Department of Education oversees education policy and ensures equal access to education. The agency promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access for students of all ages. The department also establishes policies for federal financial aid, administers the distribution of funds, and monitors how the funds are used.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The Chronicle of Higher Education is a resource for independent journalism, career development and forward-looking intelligence. The Chronicle’s independent newsroom, which is dedicated to covering colleges and universities, is home to award-winning journalists and data analysts who provide news and insights on issues in higher education.

Internal Revenue Service

The Internal Revenue Service is the revenue service for the United States federal government, which is responsible for collecting U.S. federal taxes and administering the Internal Revenue Code, the main body of the federal statutory tax law. The IRS’ mission is to provide taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and to enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all.

FSA Partner Connect

FSA Partner Connect is for individuals involved in the administration of Title IV financial aid for postsecondary education. Users can explore policy and guidance in the Knowledge Center, access helpful tools, find training announcements, or link to other Federal Student Aid websites to manage Title IV program eligibility and complete aid administration tasks.

FSA Assessments

Federal Student Aid Assessments resources provide schools with a system of evaluating program compliance as well as opportunities to correct problems. The FSA Assessments help explain how your school should administer the FSA programs. Federal Student Aid has coordinated with financial aid professionals to design the FSA Assessments to help schools with compliance and improvement activities. The FSA Assessments contain links to the applicable laws and regulations that underlie policy and operational guidance, and the FAQ page provides guidance on how to navigate and begin using the FSA Assessments.

FSA Electronic Announcements

Electronic Announcement resources are one of the primary communication types used to convey guidance regarding the Title IV federal student aid programs.

Federal Student Aid Handbook

The Federal Student Aid Handbook is posted digitally on Federal Student Aid’s Knowledge Center and consists of the Application and Verification Guide; nine numbered volumes; and appendices.