News
Serving as a forum on student financial aid issues is a critical piece of our mission. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) works daily to increase knowledge of timely issues, foster discussion, and promote the exchange of ideas.
Today's News
Consistently rated by members as the most valuable NASFAA benefit, Today's News keeps financial aid professionals across the country apprised of the latest news, events, and trends in higher education. A new edition of Today's News gets emailed each weekday morning to 26,000+ NASFAA members. To subscribe, visit the Email Options tab of your myNASFAA account. Not a NASFAA member? Join today.
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"Off The Cuff" Podcast
Hosted by NASFAA staff, this weekly podcast offers an unscripted view of hot financial aid and higher education-related topics. Listen in as NASFAA President Justin Draeger and co-hosts give you the inside scoop on what's happening in Washington, D.C.
Student Loan Debt Cancellation Web Center
Days before the student loan repayment pause was set to expire, President Joe Biden announced on Aug. 24, 2022 that he is canceling $10,000 in student loan debt for millions of borrowers and extending the pause on payments and interest accrual for federally-held student loans until Dec. 31, 2022. NASFAA has compiled the following resources for members and will continue to update this page as more guidance becomes available.
Visit the Student Loan Debt Cancellation Web Center
Fresh Start Web Center
The Biden administration's "Fresh Start" initiative aims to provide a pathway for delinquent and defaulted borrowers to reenter repayment in good standing. NASFAA has compiled the following resources for members and will continue to update this page as more guidance becomes available.
Visit the Fresh Start Web Center
COVID-19 Web Center
The global pandemic has threw the financial aid community — along with the rest of the nation — into uncharted waters. This web center was created to keep NASFAA members and the financial aid community updated on pertinent news related to changing guidance from the federal government and the pandemic's impact on institutions.
Recent Press
NASFAA is a trusted source of reliable information, not just for financial aid professionals, but also for lawmakers, think tanks, researchers, state and national associations, and others in the higher education community as well. To request an interview, head to our Media Inquiries page.
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