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The Department of Education (ED) on Tuesday provided NASFAA’s 2025 Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo attendees with the latest information on the launch of the 2026-27 FAFSA, updates concerning the previous aid cycles, and a debrief on the status of the student loan repayment system.

The Department of Education (ED) said that it would not issue any final metrics for the Gainful Employment (GE) and Financial Value Transparency (FVT) institutional reporting requirements before the fall due to an ongoing legal challenge to the data collection process and the new administration's desire for more time to evaluate the case.

Join NASFAA in collaboration with SchoolHouse Connection on Wednesday, February 19 at 2 p.m. ET for an insightful webinar dedicated to supporting unaccompanied homeless youth on their journey through higher education. Led by experts in financial aid and youth homelessness advocacy, this webinar will delve into the unique challenges faced by unaccompanied homeless youth and explore strategies for providing them with the necessary financial aid resources and support services. Reserve your seat today!

New regulations, effective July 1, 2026, have been released with some aspects which schools may opt to early implement starting on February 3, 2025. Regulations subject to early implementation have been summarized. The new regulatory references will be included in the update to the P&P Builder for the 2025-26 award year, but if early implementation is utilized, it must be included in your policies and procedures now.  

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