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The Department of Education (ED) on Monday announced that beta testing for the 2025-26 FAFSA has officially expanded to all students, meaning that any student and their contributors will be able to complete the form ahead of the application’s planned December 1 launch date.

The Department of Education (ED) has begun an email campaign notifying students that they may be eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, along with information on how SNAP works and how to apply. Earlier this month, ED announced a partnership with the Department of Agriculture to strengthen college student access to SNAP. According to ED, it began sending emails out to students on Friday, November 15, and will continue sending emails for “the next few days.”

NASFAA's Board of Directors is here to represent you and is seeking your input. Please email any questions or comments you might have directly to a member of the NASFAA Board by clicking on their name on our Board Member Bios page. Questions or feedback may pertain to NASFAA products and services, membership benefits, policy/advocacy issues, or any other topic you would like to bring before the Board. The Board will compile and discuss in Charleston, S.C., during the Dec. 2-4 Board meeting. We welcome your insight.

Join us today for a NASFAA business affiliate webinar that will delve into critical considerations around consumer protection requirements related to student funding that extend beyond Title IV federal student aid expectations. This session at 1 p.m. ET, will guide you through key aspects of ensuring appropriate approaches to enrollment agreements, institutional payment plans, tuition discounts, education-for-work agreements, and debt collection, ensuring you understand the nuances of each. Reserve your seat today. 

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