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2023 was another big year of changes for the financial aid community, with the implementation of FAFSA simplification fully underway. As aid offices wait in limbo for the launch of the 2024-25 FAFSA by December 31, many financial aid professionals have unanswered questions and concerns. There were also other changes in the financial aid world, including negotiated rulemaking for student debt relief, and final rules on a new income-driven repayment plan, gainful employment, and more. Here are the top 10 articles NASFAA readers consumed in 2023: 

NASFAA is pleased to announce the members of the 2023-24 Diversity Leadership Program (DLP) class: Donise Banks of Southern University A&M College Law Center (SWASFAA); Amy Davies of the University of Oregon (WASFAA); Juan Chico Dimas of the University of Denver (RMASFAA); Marlon Jones of the University of St. Francis (MASFAA); Jonathan Mador of High Point University (SAFSAA); and Christopher Rodriguez of Rowan College South Jersey (EASFAA). The DLP, unveiled in 2018, provides selectees from a wide range of diverse backgrounds with a robust portfolio of benefits, mentorship, and guidance on how to develop as a financial aid association leader at the state, regional, and national level. Stay tuned to Today's News in the coming weeks to learn more about the 2023-24 class.

This AskRegs Knowledgebase Q&A was updated on November 28, 2023 to include clarification on what constitutes activity. Yes. According to the 2024–25 FAFSA Form Preview Presentation (slides 50 to 52), an incomplete FAFSA will be deleted after 45 days of inactivity. NASFAA has confirmed with the U.S. Department of Education (ED) that an incomplete FAFSA is one that is started, not submitted, and abandoned (no activity in 45 days). View the full answer to this question to learn more.

Did you attend the 2023 Virtual FSA Training Conference (FSATC)? This free training event is a great opportunity for FAACs to earn recertification points (RPs) while keeping up to date on FAFSA Simplification and changes to regulatory requirements. Be sure to download your cumulative certificate of attendance before your access to it expires (see these FAQs). Need a recertification strategy? Feel free to contact us. Not certified yet? Explore your eligibility using our free, interactive tool and apply online.

NASFAA is looking for a student to fill a 12-week paid internship with its Policy and Federal Relations staff. The intern will help develop advocacy materials; attend and report on hearings, events, and meetings; analyze and summarize legislation and regulations; and much more. If you know graduate or undergraduate students who may be interested, please encourage them to apply. This internship is supported by the Dallas Martin Endowment for Public Policy and Student Aid. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, for priority consideration.

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