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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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10 Steps to Transform Your Financial Aid Office into a Data-Driven Powerhouse

December 1, 2023 .

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. The key to achieving this balance is transforming your office into a data-d …

FSA Partner Connect’s New System Transition

November 21, 2023 .

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 upcoming December 2023 transition to a new and improved system for processing and data …

Get Ready for New Gainful Employment Rules

November 17, 2023 .

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 familiar with Gainful Employment rules. The first was implemented in 2014 and required for-profit institutions …

Using Artificial Intelligence to Automate Financial Aid Operations

November 9, 2023 .

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 it is, the process can be tedious, time-consuming, and error-prone. Enter Artificial Intell …

FAFSA® Simplification and the FUTURE Act: How These Will Change Verification for 2024-25

November 2, 2023 .

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 verification rules thanks to the sunsetting of COVID waivers and flexibilities, change is on the horizon. Both the FA …

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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