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College Board. CSS Profile® launches October 1^st every year as a common institutional aid application. Used by hundreds of colleges, schools, and scholarship programs, CSS Profile connects more students with more financial aid. Now, CSS Profile is piloting a shorter application feature intended to increase access and equity. Learn more about CSS Profile and the 2024-25 pilot program.

The Department of Education (ED) on Monday announced a new initiative, the “FAFSA College Support Strategy,” to assist the most in-need, resource-constrained schools prepare for the 2024-25 FAFSA rollout. NASFAA stands at the ready to meet the department’s call for support.

The Department of Education (ED) continued its negotiated rulemaking session on Wednesday, this time with negotiators discussing issues around return to Title IV funds (R2T4) and accreditation.

Congressional Republicans are once again pressing the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the Department of Education’s (ED) planning for the 2024-25 FAFSA launch, this time digging deeper into the vetting process ED deployed for the new FAFSA. But Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, has gone a step further and called for Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to resign.

Blue Icon Advisors' upcoming Let's Talk session, on March 21, will dive into management of R2T4s, from identifying withdrawals to performing the calculations, and including a check of the work performed. Check the schedule for additional upcoming topics and be sure to register for this upcoming session.

There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through the 21st of this month. Be sure to schedule your exam session soon to secure the time that works best for you. If you haven’t applied yet, take advantage of the waived application fee and complete your application online today. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize these candidate resources to help you prepare for the exam. Can’t make it this time? The next testing window opens on March 1, 2024. 

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