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On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris, securing key battleground states like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. Meanwhile, in the Senate races Republicans picked up at least three seats which will give them the majority for the 119th Congress. However, the makeup of the House, currently controlled by Republicans, has not yet been called.

NASFAA is pleased to provide an updated timeline of the simplified FAFSA rollout, covering new events and announcements from our last update through October 2024. NASFAA will continue to update the timeline monthly as needed.

A key component of the NASFAA Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo is the opportunity to visit with your elected officials on Capitol Hill. Every year, conference participants provide their perspective to members of Congress and staff about federal financial aid and opportunities to improve the federal aid system. Check out the Hill Visits page for more on how to prepare for your Hill visit, and learn how to successfully advocate for students on Capitol Hill. Don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to make your voice heard? Register for the 2025 Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo today.

Join us for Voices of NASFAA on November 8 at 12:00 p.m. ET to honor Native American Heritage Month. For this episode, we will be speaking with Juan “Chico” Dimas, a financial aid advisor at the University of Denver who has been in the world of financial aid since 2018. Most recently, he was a member of the 2023-24 Diversity Leadership Program.  As we dive into Chico’s story, we will also take some time to reflect on Native American Heritage Month and what it means for our community and profession.

Join NASFAA and a guest panel on Wednesday, November 13 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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