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HEAG’s financial aid consultants closely monitor federal and state news and trends impacting financial aid offices in New York and across the country. Here are some resources for New York schools.

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Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness in College: 7 Strategies for Financial Aid Administrators

October 2, 2024 .

Navigating college is challenging for any student, but for those experiencing homelessness, the road is far more daunting. In fact, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that around 56,000 students in higher education experience homele …

Express Yourself: How to Make Your Email Communications More Effective

September 18, 2024 .

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 …

New Regulations for Special Circumstance Appeals: A Focus on Net Income (or Loss) from Business and Farms

September 12, 2024 .

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 …

It’s That Time of Year: Fiscal Operations Report for 2023–24 and Application to Participate for 2025–26 (FISAP)

September 4, 2024 .

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 …

The Clery Act and You

August 23, 2024 .

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 …

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New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association (NYSFAAA)

NYSFAAA is a charitable, volunteer association of financial aid professionals advocating for, and promoting equal access to post-secondary education for all students. NYSFAAA offers education, professional development, and networking opportunities for its members and for colleagues in related education, business, and governmental profession.

Link: http://www.nysfaaa.org