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FSA New Regulations Training Series August 2026 & Virtual Office Hours

Alex Fuentes — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:18:32 +0000

FSA has announced new webinars and virtual office hours during August 2026 for schools on the new regulations implementing changes to the federal student aid programs that were enacted in the OBBBA. These sessions provide the financial aid community with an opportunity to receive timely answers to questions and updates on key topics related to… More »FSA New Regulations Training Series August 2026 & Virtual Office Hours

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Comment request: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Reconsideration Request

Alex Fuentes — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:08:39 +0000

The Department of Education (Department) is requesting an extension without change of this information collection. This collection is used to obtain information from Federal student loan borrowers to determine eligibility for reconsideration of their Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) denial. The Department is currently making several changes… More »Comment request: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Reconsideration Request

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2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Volume 7 Now Available

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:55:12 +0000

FSA has announced the availability of Volume 7 of the 2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook. Volume 7: The Federal Pell Grant Program provides information to assist schools in determining student eligibility for and calculating Federal Pell Grants. The Federal Student Aid Handbook consists of the Application and Verification Guide, nine numbered volumes, and appendices. We publish the Federal Student Aid… More »2026–27 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Volume 7 Now Available

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Comment Request: Eligible Career Pathway Program

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:11:50 +0000

Section 668.157, under the authority of section 484 of the HEA, specifies the documentation requirements for eligible career pathway programs for submission by institutions to the Department for approval as a Title IV eligible program. Enrollment in an eligible career pathways program is one of the three Ability to Benefit (ATB) alternatives that an individual… More »Comment Request: Eligible Career Pathway Program

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2026–27 Federal School Code List of Participating Schools (August 2026)

Alex Fuentes — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:38:12 +0000

FSA has announced the availability of the updated 2026–27 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools, updated for August 2026. The FSC List contains unique codes assigned by the U.S. Department of Education for schools participating in the Title IV federal student aid programs. Students enter these codes on the Free Application for Federal… More »2026–27 Federal School Code List of Participating Schools (August 2026)

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NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide (July 2026)

Alex Fuentes — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:19:35 +0000

FSA has announced the availability of the updated NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide, a comprehensive document that contains step-by-step instructions for National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS®) enrollment reporting. In this edition, FSA updated Section 4.4.3, “Withdrawal versus Graduation and Effective Dates,” to provide guidance on how to report enrollment statuses related to the new Return… More »NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide (July 2026)

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Comment Request: Approved State Ability To Benefit Process

Alex Fuentes — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:26:04 +0000

Ability to Benefit (ATB) is an alternative for an individual who does not have a high school diploma to become eligible for Title IV aid. The State process is one of the three alternatives. The State ATB processes described in § 668.156 outlines the requirements for the approval of a State’s processes, monitoring, and reporting requirements under ATB.… More »Comment Request: Approved State Ability To Benefit Process

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Comment Request: Borrower Defense to Loan Repayment Universal Forms

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:23:40 +0000

The Department of Education has issued a request for a renewal without change of 1845-0163 Borrower Defense to Loan Repayment Universal Forms. The Department uses the information provided on the Universal Borrower Defense Application and Request for Reconsideration forms to determine eligibility for a borrower defense discharge. Interested persons are invited to submit comments on… More »Comment Request: Borrower Defense to Loan Repayment Universal Forms

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Comment Request: Loan Rehabilitation: Reasonable and Affordable Payments

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:21:47 +0000

The Department of Education has issued a request for an reinstatement with change of the information collection for the form used to obtain standardized financial information from borrowers with defaulted Direct Loan (DL) or Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans. This information is used by either the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) or… More »Comment Request: Loan Rehabilitation: Reasonable and Affordable Payments

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2027–28 FAFSA Specifications Guide (July 2026 Update #2)

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:18:37 +0000

Federal Student Aid has added additional volumes to the 2027–28 FAFSA Specifications Guide. FSA has added the initial version of Volume 1. In addition, FSA has added a 2027–28 ISIR Test File under Volume 9. Refer to Electronic Announcement APP-26-10 for details. The FAFSA Specifications Guide is designed to meet the reference needs of financial… More »2027–28 FAFSA Specifications Guide (July 2026 Update #2)

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