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Registration Now Open for December 2026 FSA Training Conference

Alex Fuentes — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:42:20 +0000

FSA has announced registration details for the December 2026 FSA Training Conference, scheduled for December 14–16, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The conference will feature general and breakout sessions covering important federal student aid updates, including: Changes to Title IV programs resulting from the One Big Beautiful… More »Registration Now Open for December 2026 FSA Training Conference

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FSA Releases 2025–26 Prison Education Program Reporting Tool Workbook

Alex Fuentes — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0000

Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced the availability of the 2025–26 Prison Education Program (PEP) Reporting Tool Workbook, designed to assist institutions with required annual reporting for students enrolled in approved Prison Education Programs. The workbook and corresponding reporting template provide guidance for reporting individual student information beginning with the 2025–26 award year. What Institutions… More »FSA Releases 2025–26 Prison Education Program Reporting Tool Workbook

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Maximum HEAL Program Interest Rates for Quarter Ending Dec. 31, 2026

Alex Fuentes — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:58:04 +0000

Federal Student Aid has published the maximum Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program interest rates for the quarter ending December 31, 2026. The update applies to HEAL Program lenders and lender servicers. The maximum variable interest rates are: 7.500% for loans made before January 27, 1981. 7.500% for loans executed from January 27, 1981, through… More »Maximum HEAL Program Interest Rates for Quarter Ending Dec. 31, 2026

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New Service Release Available for EDExpress for Windows 2026–27

Alex Fuentes — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:59:21 +0000

FSA has announced that a new service release is available for EDExpress for Windows 2026–27, Release 2.0 to align Direct Loan Program award calculations more closely with the COD System and resolve several software issues reported to the FPS Help Desk. EDExpress Direct Loan Award Calculation Update This service release updates the Direct Loan module… More »New Service Release Available for EDExpress for Windows 2026–27

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FSA Training: Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability Overview

Alex Fuentes — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:32:01 +0000

Federal Student Aid announced a new self-paced course, Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability Overview, on October 15, 2026. The course provides high-level information about STATS data reporting, consumer information disclosures, the earnings premium measure, and accountability requirements for educational programs. The full description of the course online is: “This learning track… More »FSA Training: Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability Overview

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ED Issues FFEL Special Allowance Rates for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2026

Alex Fuentes — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:24:58 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education published the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program special allowance rates on October 15, 2026, for the quarter ending September 30, 2026. The notice provides quarterly benchmarks and an accompanying calculation memo for organizations administering FFEL loan portfolios. Treasury Bill Rate The Treasury bill rate is the average of the… More »ED Issues FFEL Special Allowance Rates for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2026

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ED Publishes Workforce Pell Regulations FAQs

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:38:07 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education published Workforce Pell frequently asked questions on October 15, 2026, clarifying how institutions and students establish and maintain eligibility under the final regulations published May 19, 2026. The rules apply beginning with the 2026–27 award year. ED began accepting program applications July 1, 2026, and continues reviewing them on a… More »ED Publishes Workforce Pell Regulations FAQs

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ED Releases 2025 College Affordability and Transparency Report and Institutional Responses

Alex Fuentes — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:41:03 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) released the 2025 College Affordability and Transparency Report on October 14, 2026. The report summarizes explanations submitted by colleges and universities about increases in tuition, fees, and average net price. ED also made the institutional responses available in a downloadable data file for the first time. What the Report… More »ED Releases 2025 College Affordability and Transparency Report and Institutional Responses

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ED Reminds Institutions of New Hazing Reporting and Disclosure Requirements

Alex Fuentes — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:02:32 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education issued a reminder on October 9, 2026, outlining institutional responsibilities under the Stop Campus Hazing Act. The law was enacted on December 23, 2024, and amended the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. Institutions now have three core responsibilities: Include statistics in the annual security report for hazing incidents reported to… More »ED Reminds Institutions of New Hazing Reporting and Disclosure Requirements

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FSA Announces Fall FVT/GE and STATS Training Ahead of January 15 Reporting Deadline

Alex Fuentes — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:16:32 +0000

Federal Student Aid announced new training webinars to help institutions complete Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) reporting and understand early implementation of the Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS). The sessions are free, virtual and open to all institutions. FSA strongly encourages institutions with delinquent submissions to attend. More than 1,700 institutions are… More »FSA Announces Fall FVT/GE and STATS Training Ahead of January 15 Reporting Deadline

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