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The Department of Education (ED) on Monday gave another update on its first round of beta testing for the 2025-26 FAFSA, with the form becoming available to hundreds of students on Tuesday. 

The deadline to apply for the Fresh Start program has been extended to Wednesday, October 2, at 3 a.m. ET due to technical issues with the website, Education Under Secretary James Kvaal confirmed on Monday. The Fresh Start program is a one-time, temporary program from the Department of Education (ED) which offers special benefits for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans, including restoring access to federal student aid. NASFAA has shared more information on the Fresh Start program, along with other best practices that colleges and universities can use to inform student loan borrowers. 

Get the recognition you deserve by earning the FAAC® designation. If your application has already been approved, purchase the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam. Schedule your session online until the 21st of this month, or any of the upcoming testing windows. If you haven’t applied yet, take advantage of the waived application fee and complete your application online right away. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize candidate resources to review for the exam.

Would you like to take a deep dive into the FAFSA form and the application process? If so, NASFAA U has an amazing opportunity for you starting on October 22! This four-week interactive online course provides an overview of the entire application process, which includes correctly answering dependency questions, supplying tax and income information, identifying contributors, and how an applicant correctly completes and submits a FAFSA. Although this course is designed for financial aid professionals, it is also a great learning tool for others on your campus or partnering organizations who assist students through the financial aid application process. Reserve your seat today.

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