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Ocelot. New research shows the breakdown between institutions and students rests with inaccessible information, inconsistent advice, and confusing systems. Get the full results, insights, and case studies on how institutions can scale the personal touch and bridge the engagement gap. Download the report.

The Department of Education (ED) on Wednesday released its final rule on gainful employment and its financial value transparency framework, with top department officials calling the new regulations a “revitalized and strengthened” version of GE. The final rule is a result of negotiated rulemaking conducted in the winter of 2021 and early spring of 2022.

This AskRegs Knowledgebase Q&A was updated on September 25, 2023 to include clarification on how child support figures into parent of record determinations. Effective with the 2024-25 award year, the parent of record on the FAFSA is noted below. You will notice that the parent with whom the student lived the most in the past 12 months prior to filing the FAFSA is no longer a criterion for divorced or separated parents. View the full answer to this question to learn more. 

Sign up today for NASFAA U’s Fundamentals of Enrollment Management online course starting on October 17. This four-week interactive course is designed for the financial aid professional who seeks to better understand the fundamental concepts pertaining to strategic enrollment management. Seats are limited, so register now to secure your spot in class. 

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