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"As we mourn the violence and loss of life in Charlottesville this weekend, NASFAA stands with our member institutions in asserting that hate, bigotry, violence and racism have no place on our campuses or in our country," NASFAA's Board of Directors said in a statement issued Wednesday. "NASFAA's Mission states affirmatively we are ‘committed to diversity throughout all activities,’ and our Board reaffirms this commitment at each meeting."

Most parents would like to see their children pursue a four-year degree as opposed to a two-year degree, according to new polling released this week. But those views can sway significantly depending on what information the parents are given, as well as demographic factors like education level, race and ethnicity, and even political affiliation.

As more postsecondary institutions work to address low completion rates, a "guided pathways" approach is gaining popularity to address the barriers to completion. A new article in NASFAA's Journal of Student Financial Aid presents an overview of the approach and addresses the financial aid policy barriers to enrollment and program completion. The article also includes recommendations for strengthening the guided pathways approach, such as forging partnerships with employers to provide training to college students, offering Pell-eligible students the opportunity to pay a discounted rate of tuition, and investing in student peer debt advisors. Read the full article and others in the latest issue of JSFA.

This online course is designed to provide attendees with an understanding of all aspects of Direct Loan administration and loan counseling requirements. This class is taught by NASFAA U instructors and provides many opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction. Class begins on September 11 and seating is limited. Register now and reserve your seat.

They all involve consumer information. And with a fine topping out at $54,789 per violation, the cost of non-compliance can skyrocket quickly. NASFAA's Consumer Information Assessment can help you avoid such fines by providing a confidential, comprehensive peer review of all required disclosure and reporting requirements. Request information about this review today.

This announcement is to advise post-secondary schools that the Department of Education (the Department) sent emails to the states and territories regarding their submission of updated lists of low-income schools and educational service agencies for inclusion in the Directory of Designated Low-Income Schools for Teacher Cancellation Benefits.

"Since being confirmed as Education Secretary in February, Betsy DeVos has not regularly spoken with the media. Last Wednesday, however, she sat down for a 30-minute conversation with the Associated Press to discuss a range of topics, including campus sexual assault and whether or not the department plans to take action on race-conscious admissions," according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

"A series of further setbacks this month for Charlotte School of Law may have closed the beleaguered operation for good, the president of its alumni association said Tuesday," The Charlotte Observer reports.

"In response to a major security breach, federal officials have announced a change to the financial-aid application that some worry could discourage students from applying for the support they need to go to college," Education Week's High School and Beyond blog reports. NASFAA's Megan Coval is quoted in the article.

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