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Higher Education’s PR Problem
Let’s face it, higher education is suffering from a public relations problem. This is in part due to the current political climate, but there are other ...
Coaching Employees to the Next Level
If you’ve been a manager for any length of time, you know some employees are superstars needing very little motivation to excel while others need more ...
From Capitol Hill to College Campus: Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill and Rulemaking
If you’re old enough, you may remember when “Schoolhouse Rock” taught us, with a catchy song, how a bill becomes a law. Unfortunately, there was ...
Making College Housing Accessible and Affordable – Key Counseling Tips for Financial Aid Professionals
As the cost of higher education continues to rise, housing remains one of the most significant non-tuition expenses students must navigate. Although these costs are not ...
Understanding the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Law-Key Impacts on Federal Student Aid Programs
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the Budget Reconciliation Act, initiating significant reforms across federal financial aid programs. While several controversial provisions were removed before ...
Navigating Private Student Loans in a New Federal Landscape: What Financial Aid Administrators Need to Know
The recent passage of the Trump administration’s budget reconciliation bill has reshaped the federal student loan system in sweeping ways. With the elimination of the Graduate ...
Higher Education Benefits for Military Families
There are several higher education benefits for members of the military and their families. However, they come from many sources and apply to both tuition payments ...
Take the Heat Out of the Call: Practical De-escalation Tips for Financial Aid Professionals
If you’ve ever found yourself gripping your headset a little tighter or holding your breath before answering a call, you’re not alone. Financial aid professionals sit ...
Tips for Supporting Your Graduates Re-Entering Repayment
For the first time in over five years, millions of student loan borrowers are once again facing monthly payments—and many are unsure where to begin. Since ...
Changes Coming to Pell Grant Eligibility
As HEAG has shared, developments are rapidly unfolding in Washington, and new information is emerging every minute. To follow up on our earlier message, at this ...