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The Department of Education (ED) last week released its proposed regulations for establishing Title IV student aid eligibility for individuals who lack a high school diploma or equivalent, commonly referred to as the ability to benefit (ATB) regulations. ED negotiated ATB in a rulemaking session held in early 2022, where it also discussed institutional and programmatic eligibility topics, including the 90/10 rule, gainful employment, financial responsibility, certification procedures, and administrative capability. This is the second article in a three-part series delving deeper into the specific provisions of the proposed rules. 

In "The Great Upheaval: Higher Education's Past, Present, and Uncertain Future," authors Arthur Levine and Scott Van Pelt take a hard, realistic look at how the mounting pressure placed on the postsecondary education system by multiple stakeholders is likely to lead to internal restructuring that will redirect and profoundly reshape U.S. higher education. Insight from the book "can assist financial aid professionals who want to be involved in shaping policy, whether institutionally by presenting proposals to other departments and leaders or legislatively by becoming more involved in processes like negotiated rulemaking, lobbying, or commenting on proposals," writes Jaime Lang, who read the book and shared her opinions of its content with NASFAA. What follows are Jaime's takeaways, thoughts, and reflections.

Ready to brush up on your financial aid knowledge? Learn at your desk, huddle up with others around a computer, or watch with a large group in a conference room. NASFAA's entirely new slate of webinars for the 2023-24 year is available now! Topics include FAFSA simplification, Supreme Court case implications, best practices in Federal Work-Study, and so much more! Review the schedule and register to attend today.

Blue Icon Advisors invites you to join a new intensive six-week group coaching experience focused exclusively on financial aid policies and procedures — P&P Group Coaching. These meetings will help you learn new strategies, develop a plan to build required policies and procedures, receive practical advice from experienced financial aid leaders, and more! Learn more about how group coaching can benefit you and your career goals. The session begins on Monday, June 19 — be sure to register by June 16 to secure your spot.

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