In the days and hours since the release of the Department of Education's electronic announcement related to reprocessing ISIRs, NASFAA has heard the concerns from members loud and clear. We understand the downstream impacts and ramifications of the department's current plan, and NASFAA staff have been and continue to be engaged in constructive conversations with the department on a plan for total reprocessing - if it can be done in a timely way. Stay tuned to NASFAA's "Off the Cuff" podcast and our FAFSA Simplification web center for the latest discussions and updates.
Publication Date: 4/4/2024
FAFSA Simplification Web Center
Quick Scan Survey Results: April 29
ED Closes In on Reprocessed FAFSAs, Provides Temporary Filing Fix for Mixed-Status Families
ED Announces Completed Reprocessing of 'Nearly' All of Impacted ISIRs
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FSA Chief Richard Cordray to Step Down at the End of June
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Off the Cuff - Episode 296 Transcript
Quick Scan Survey Results: April 23
Let's Talk: FAFSA Simplification Series Topics
NASFAA Signs Onto Letter Requesting ED to Further Delay GE Reporting Requirements
Quick Scan Survey Results: April 16
Student Aid Index Modeling Tool
Off the Cuff - Episode 295 Transcript
ED Provides Information about Reprocessed ISIR Codes and FAFSA Communication Efforts
Today's News for April 17, 2024
Today's News for April 15, 2024
Off the Cuff - Episode 294 Transcript
Today's News for April 12, 2024
Today's News for April 11, 2024
"From a Hardship to a Crisis" - NASFAA Testifies on Current Status of the FAFSA Rollout
Today's News for April 10, 2024
ED Releases Details on Reprocessing ISIRs, FAFSA Student Corrections
ED Enables State Agencies to Use FAFSA Data to Connect Students With Federal Benefits
FAFSA Fail: Examining the Impact on Students, Families, and Schools - Written Testimony
Poll the Pros: 2024-25 Aid Offers
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Letter to College Presidents
Off the Cuff - Episode 293 Transcript
Today's News for April 5, 2024
In Reversal, ED Plans to Reprocess FAFSA Records Impacted by Recent Errors
Today's News for April 4, 2024
ED Releases More Details on List of Unaffected FAFSA Records
FSA Releases Details on Three Additional Issues With FAFSA Applicant Records
Today's News for April 2, 2024
ED Delays Reporting Deadline for Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency Regulations
ED Acknowledges Potential Issue Alert Flagged by Financial Aid Professionals
Today's News for April 1, 2024
Off the Cuff - Episode 292 Transcript
ED Updates Governors on FAFSA Rollout, Urges States to Support Institutions Preparing Aid Packages
Financials of PEP Webinar Handout
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Michael B | 4/4/2024 12:22:55 PM
While it is acknowledged that the Department of Education (ED) may assume schools intend to proceed with incorrect data on FAFSAs that are not automatically reprocessed, this approach undermines the integrity and accuracy of the financial aid process. Relying on incorrect information could significantly impact students' access to essential financial aid resources, potentially leading to unfair distribution of funds and hindering students' ability to pursue higher education. Students and families rely on the FAFSA to accurately reflect their financial circumstances, and any errors or inaccuracies in this process could have far-reaching consequences.
Eric M | 4/4/2024 11:34:57 AM
It would seem this could be rephrased "To do our job or not do our job?" We preach equity in every university and college in America. In what way is this equitable? This is not giving students what they need. All of this upheaval and redesign was supposed to be done for the benefit of students and to ensure that more people were getting Pell grant eligibility. How can we possibly expect this to benefit students when ED is giving out inaccurate information?!
ED does audits on schools to ensure that policies and procedures are being followed, yet when it comes to their own department needing to follow through with policies and procedures, they sweep it under the rug and/ or pass the buck.
Sarah W | 4/4/2024 11:12:15 AM
I know Professional Judgement is supposed to be on a case-by-case basis, but can we just flag every ISIR for PJ so ED has to reprocess them all? They are breaking the law, so why can't we bend it?
Karrie H | 4/4/2024 10:59:21 AM
ED is passing the buck. Their plan does not consider institutional need-based dollars or state funding. Maybe I'm wrong. It seems that ED has not given any thought to how not reprocessing ISIRs affects other checkbooks.
Joshua M | 4/4/2024 10:47:06 AM
time to shut down the dept of ed and start over. "i'm from the government and I'm hear to help!"
Sean R | 4/4/2024 10:14:25 AM
It's literally conflicting information to award based on a miscalculation. If the tables were turned ED would fine schools for awarding with a known obvious conflict.
Richard O | 4/4/2024 9:54:56 AM
How is it right to allow students to potentially get a higher Pell Grant amount this year than they would get in a year when processing is done correctly. Just does not feel right.
Tara V | 4/4/2024 9:12:31 AM
I feel like we have to reprocess. It feels unethical to me to have some correct and some incorrect, even if ED does not see it that way.
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