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Last month Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) formally reintroduced the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt (POST GRAD) Act, which would restore subsidized loan eligibility for individuals seeking a graduate degree. Specifically, the bill would once again make graduate students eligible to receive federal Direct Subsidized Loans, which was ended in 2011 by the Budget Control Act.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has consistently said the FAFSA is considered complete and submitted on the date that all contributors (student, spouse, parent as applicable) complete and submit their sections, not when the student starts the FAFSA and not on the date the student completes/submits just their own section. View the full answer to this question to learn more.

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 2024 national conference in Milwaukee, WI. Nominations are due Feb. 9, 2024 — submit yours today!

Join NASFAA and a guest panel on Wednesday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m. ET as they discuss professional development topics of relevance and importance to financial aid administrators today and in the future. Attendees will leave the panel with tools and resources to help them create their own professional development plan. Secure your seat today.

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