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In light of the ongoing pandemic, NASFAA last month held its second virtual Advocacy Pipeline event, during which three NASFAA members all hailing from Michigan met with congressional staffers representing lawmakers from the Great Lakes State, in an effort to have the financial aid community continue participating in direct advocacy despite the limitations brought on by the coronavirus. 

In a panel discussion previewing President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming administration, a group of conservative education policy experts discussed what sort of issues they should be spearheading to influence impending changes to federal education policy. The wide-ranging conversation, hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) on Wednesday, highlighted the gamut of education policy, covering both K-12 and higher education issues, and in what ways conservatives should look to influence and engage in policy debate.

This AskRegs Knowledgebase Q&A was updated on Jan. 6, 2021 to provide clarification on the separate reporting requirements previously noted in the AskRegs Q&A, What Is the Deadline For Setting the Coronavirus Indicator? View the full answer to this question to learn more and search for answers to your other pressing regulatory and compliance questions in NASFAA's AskRegs Knowledgebase.

This AskRegs Knowledgebase Q&A was updated on Jan. 6, 2021 to provide clarification and reflect extended timeframes in the Dec. 11, 2020 Federal Register. The following COVID-19 flexibilities now apply through the end of the payment period that begins after the date on which the federally declared qualifying emergency related to COVID-19 is rescinded. View the full answer to this question to learn more and search for answers to your other pressing regulatory and compliance questions in NASFAA's AskRegs Knowledgebase.

Join NASFAA President Justin Draeger and NASFAA staff from the AskRegs and policy teams this Friday, January 15, as they review the student aid provisions included in Congress’ massive year-end spending and COVID-19 relief packages. The team will review the new COVID-19 relief provisions and follow up on prior COVID topics, legislation, and guidance. They will also dive in on the other student aid provisions, including FAFSA simplification and spending for fiscal year 2021, included in the legislation. Time will be provided for open Q&A during this 90-minute webinar. Register now to secure your spot.

Every year, NASFAA recognizes outstanding members and other higher education stakeholders for their achievements and contributions to financial aid, students, and/or NASFAA. Nominate your colleagues for awards such as the Gold Star Award, the Robert P. Huff Golden Quill Award, and the Allan W. Purdy Distinguished Service Award, among others. Award winners will be announced this summer at the NASFAA 2021 national conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Nominations are due Feb. 15, 2021 — submit yours today!

The Department of Education (ED) announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020–24 Strategic Plan was finalized and published at StudentAid.gov/strategicplan. The Higher Education Amendments of 1998 established the U.S. Department of Education office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) as the federal government’s first performance-based organization (PBO). The PBO legislation directs ED to publish a new strategic plan every five years to illustrate how we will modernize the delivery of the federal student aid programs and identify steps necessary to achieve our strategic goals.

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