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Riding the AI Tide: A Practical Handbook for University Leaders and Financial Aid Teams
As the world of academia evolves, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial aid departments heralds a pivotal shift, transforming what was once a futuristic ...
2023: A Year in Review
This year began much like 2022 ended with the fate of thousands of student loan borrowers in the hands of the courts. In January we didn’t ...
10 Steps to Transform Your Financial Aid Office into a Data-Driven Powerhouse
In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, financial aid offices face the crucial task of efficiently managing resources while ensuring students receive the support they need. ...
FSA Partner Connect’s New System Transition
Preparing for a Seamless Transition: FSA Partner Connect Update In a recent update on November 7, 2023, Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced crucial information regarding the ...
Get Ready for New Gainful Employment Rules
If you’re new to higher education or perhaps even if you’re not but worked at a non-profit institution offering only degree programs, you may not be ...
Using Artificial Intelligence to Automate Financial Aid Operations
Financial aid is the backbone of many students' educational journeys. It provides the means for countless individuals to pursue their academic dreams. But as crucial as ...
FAFSA® Simplification and the FUTURE Act: How These Will Change Verification for 2024-25
The Only Constant in Life Is Change. — Heraclitus The only constant in Financial Aid is change too! Just as we’re getting back to our familiar ...
Another FAFSA® Simplification Requirement for 2024-2025: Federal College Work Study Reporting to COD
The delay in the availability of the 2024-2025 FAFSA® will certainly cause complications for many campuses, but for some it is a blessing in disguise since ...
7 Tips for Providing High Impact Financial Aid and Financial Wellness Outreach Programming
One of the key roles financial aid professionals play is to ensure students and their parents understand their options for federal, state and institutional aid. To ...
Financial Aid Automation: The Future of Education Funding
Introduction Financial aid is the unsung hero in many students' educational journeys, opening doors that might otherwise remain shut. But let's face it, who enjoys sifting ...