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Linda McMahon’s nomination to lead the Department of Education (ED) was confirmed by the Senate on Monday evening by a vote of 51-45.

The Department of Education (ED) on Friday evening released a Frequently Asked Questions document on its recent Dear Colleague Letter guidance, which told institutions to cease using "racial preferences" in admissions, financial aid, hiring and other areas, or be at risk of losing federal funding.

NASFAA UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Collaboration between financial aid and business office professionals is essential for providing students with seamless financial support. However, differences in workflows and priorities can often create confusion or challenges. This webinar, on April 8 at 2 p.m. ET, addresses common questions that financial aid professionals have for their business office counterparts. Reserve your seat today!

The NASFAA Testing Center will be temporarily offline from March 24–31 as we make the necessary updates for the 2025-26 year, effective April 1. If you're planning to take an exam or test, be sure to schedule accordingly. For any questions, reach out to us at [email protected].

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