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The Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) in its five-year strategic plan did not have documented processes in place to ensure that the goals, objectives, and performance indicators outlined in the plan were effective, according to a recent report from the Department of Education’s (ED) internal watchdog.

NASFAA's Blue Icon Advisors hosts Let's Talk events to give you the opportunity to engage with peers, learn from presenters and each other, share information, and discuss best practices. Join us at either 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 23 to share your financial literacy ideas and learn what your colleagues are doing with their financial wellness programs, including how they're supporting alumni as they begin loan repayment. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

The NASFAA website and all related services will be unavailable starting at approximately 10:00 p.m. ET tonight for a planned maintenance outage. During this period, all NASFAA online services will be unavailable — including nasfaa.org, the AskRegs Knowledgebase, the NASFAA Compliance Engine, the ability to take NASFAA professional credential tests and complete coursework, and access the Student Aid Reference Desk — please plan accordingly. All site services should return early Saturday morning and Today's News should be distributed without issue, on Monday, November 1. Thank you for your continued patience as NASFAA completes this critical work.

NASFAA's Rapid Response Network (RRN) provides timely feedback on student aid issues to NASFAA staff, which is then used in NASFAA's policy and advocacy work with Congress and the Department of Education. Communication is done through a listserv, and RRN members are asked to provide feedback relevant to their own institution or experiences. If interested, please review the charter use this form to apply to volunteer no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Please note, members who are already on the RRN Listserv from previous years will remain on the RRN listserv unless they ask to be removed.

Ready to get certified? The next testing window will be open Wednesday, September 15– Wednesday, September 29, 2021. If your application has already been approved, purchase the certification knowledge exam and schedule your session online. If you haven’t applied yet, complete your application online today. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize the Exam Preparation Guide to aid you in your studies.

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