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NASFAA is pleased to provide updates to its data sharing decision tree reflecting changes to data sharing rules in the FAFSA Simplification Act and the introduction of federal tax information (FTI) to the FAFSA. The updates reflect official and unofficial written and verbal ED guidance received to date and is subject to change as ED releases new guidance in the future. NASFAA will also update its data sharing white paper in 2025.

A government shutdown looms over the U.S. government as Congress has yet to reach a consensus on a continuing resolution, or some other spending agreement, to fund the federal government past December 20. If a deal isn’t reached by December 20, the federal government will shut down after midnight, and Congress will need to develop a new plan to end the shutdown.

Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) was re-elected to continue to serve as ranking member for the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for the upcoming 119th Congress. Scott said that he would continue to fight to ensure access to high-quality education.

The NASFAA office will be closed between Dec. 21, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025. During this time NASFAA's Today's News will not be sent and technical and membership support will not be available. If you need help in the interim, NASFAA's AskRegs Knowledgebase houses a library of questions and responses so you can find immediate answers to your pressing questions; responses to new and ongoing submitted questions will resume when NASFAA offices reopen on Thursday, January 2. NASFAA extends our warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. We look forward to serving you in the new year!

Blue Icon interim staffing consultants can not only supplement your current staffing capacity, but also provide recommendations. Staff at Bryn Mawr College said, “Our consultant was a delight to work with and extremely knowledgeable. He went above and beyond the projects we gave him and provided us with his insights on student situations with thoughtfulness.” Contact Blue Icon today to request interim staffing assistance!

Please join us in congratulating Alfred Diaz on his promotion and Candace Henry-Schroder on her new job. Also join us in congratulating Rebecca Schreiber, who was recognized with the inaugural Financial Aid Change-Maker Award from the Association of American Law Schools. Celebrate your own career developments by completing the "Movers and Shakers" form to share the news with your colleagues.

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