NASFAA 2026 News Coverage

Our Today's News team is on the ground in National Harbor, keeping you up-to-date on NASFAA 2026 sessions and special events.

Coming Together for a Cause: NASFAA Members Raise More Than $12,800 for First Generation College Bound
July 13, 2026 - While NASFAA's 60th Anniversary National Conference was filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable moments, one highlight of the week was seeing our community come together to support an incredible cause. This year's conference charity partner...
NASFAA’s Policy Session Dives Into OBBBA Implementation, Congressional Dynamics, and ED’s Priorities for Student Aid
July 6, 2026 - To round out the NASFAA 2026 National Conference, attendees heard from NASFAA’s policy team, which explained where things stand on the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), congressional dynamics, and NASFAA’s continued en...
ED Officials Share Updates on Final Rules and Insight Into Policy Agenda
July 2, 2026 - The Department of Education (ED) provided NASFAA 2026 National Conference attendees with a federal update presentation detailing how its regulatory agenda will impact the administration of federal student aid. Three officials provided financial aid a...
Department of Education Officials Talk Post-July 1 Student Aid Landscape at NASFAA 2026
July 1, 2026 - Officials from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) joined the NASFAA 2026 National Conference just one day before monumental federal student aid policy changes take effect, as financial aid professionals eagerly awaited additional guidance and clar...
Workforce Pell: From Policy to Practice
July 1, 2026 - On July 1, the date Pell Grants for short-term workforce programs, or Workforce Pell (WFP), was available for early implementation, NASFAA Director of Policy Analysis Jill Desjean moderated an expert panel that included Portia (Polk) Pratt, Higher Ed...
Federal Funding in Flux: Navigating a Transformative Year for Higher Education and Student Aid Spending
July 1, 2026 - During a Tuesday session at the NASFAA 2026 National Conference, a panel of speakers provided key insights into the federal budget and appropriations process and offered insight into how the process has evolved over the last several years.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Across Practitioner Offices On-Campus: What Financial Aid Offices Should Know
July 1, 2026 - Financial aid professionals are using AI — but carefully, and with good reason. At the 2026 NASFAA National Conference, NASFAA and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), presented findings from two landma...
Financial Aid Offers: Perspectives, Policy, and the Path Forward
July 1, 2026 - On Tuesday, a panel of financial aid and policy experts examined the ongoing debate over improving financial aid offers. Panelists – including Megan Walter (NASFAA), Chad Olson (Iowa State University), Anika Van Eaton (uAspire), and Steph...
'Shining Brightly' and 'Fighting Forward': NASFAA Marks 60th Anniversary at 2026 National Conference
June 30, 2026 - Over 2,400 financial aid professionals have convened just outside of the nation’s capital in National Harbor, Maryland, to connect and proudly celebrate NASFAA’s 60th anniversary after a year of significant challenges that tested offices ...