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ELM Resources. We can't wait to see you! Our teams are on the road at conferences this season because connecting with you is always a top priority for us at ELM. We also stand ready to help in any way possible as you navigate this season's changes and delays. Contact us today for more information or to let us know how we can help.

A draft continuing resolution (CR) released in the House of Representatives yesterday that would fund the federal government through March 22 and forestall a government shutdown would also rescind the Department of Education’s latest update to the Student Aid Index (SAI) formula, which was just announced in an electronic announcement on Tuesday.

In the book titled "From Equity Talk to Equity Walk: Expanding Practitioner Knowledge for Racial Justice in Higher Education," authors Tia Brown McNair, Estela Mara Bensimon, and Lindsey Malcom-Piqueux provide real-world steps that reinforce primary elements for examining equity in student achievement, while challenging educators to specifically focus on racial equity as a critical lens for institutional and systemic change. In the following book review, Angela Cockrell, fund coordinator for financial aid at Sam Houston State University, shares her opinions of its content. What follows are her takeaways, thoughts, and reflections.

Register now for NASFAA’s 2024 virtual conference on July 8-11, 2024. The virtual conference will feature the same great aspects of the national conference you've come to know and love, but in a 100% virtual format. The content will consist entirely of unique sessions not offered at the NASFAA 2024 National Conference in Milwaukee. For one low price of $350, everyone on your NASFAA roster can participate in the conference.

Why not use your extra day this month to invest in your career by pursuing the FAAC^® designation? Today is a great day to explore your eligibility using our free interactive eligibility tool and then apply online. Once approved, schedule your exam during March or April (2023-24 version) or anytime starting May 1 (2024-25 version). Learn more about the testing process and utilize candidate resources. You could join your colleagues on the Registry and qualify to receive a multitude of benefits. 

Join us today at 2 p.m. ET for a discussion on best practices for using technology to streamline your scholarship matching process, and maximizing your institution's scholarships. This session will also include a demonstration of the latest technology from Scholarship Magic where you will be able to observe the scholarship process in action. Learn more and be sure to reserve your seat.

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