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Federal Student Aid (FSA) on Friday said that it was aware and “working quickly” to resolve two issues affecting 2024-25 Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) concerning conflicting tax information and assets for students or their contributors. FSA will reprocess affected records, but did not provide a date.

Meet Keri Gilbert, FAAC^®, associate vice president of financial aid analytics and compliance at Stephens College. Keri started her work in financial aid at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and has since worked at the Missouri College & Career Attainment Network and Stephens College.

Today, as some institutions may be dealing with the impact of a natural disaster, NASFAA staff and Board of Directors send our thoughts and prayers for the safety and well-being of affected individuals. NASFAA is reminding institutions about existing guidance regarding the impact of a "major disaster" on the administration of the Title IV federal student aid programs. View the full answer to this question to learn more.

NASFAA's Financial Aid Night Toolkit has recently been updated with information for the 2025-26 academic year and is now available to assist NASFAA members in conducting or providing support for financial aid night presentations. In the toolkit you'll find a slideshow designed to give students and families a basic understanding of financial aid concepts, sources of financial aid, and the application process for federal student aid. The toolkit also contains a guide to planning and conducting a financial aid night, as well as updated versions of supplemental student and parent handouts to help you give a compelling and informative presentation. The content may be presented in person or virtually.

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