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A day after testifying before a Senate appropriations subcommittee on President Donald Trump’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget request, Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Wednesday continued to field questions from lawmakers on this budget, along with other issues concerning the Department of Education (ED). 

The Department of Education (ED) released its annual updates to the Federal Need Analysis Methodology for the 2026-27 award year. This is the core formula determining a student's Student Aid Index (SAI), a key factor in student eligibility for federal financial aid programs like Pell Grants, Federal Work-Study, and Direct Loans.

Updates to the NASFAA Policies & Procedures (P&P) Builder for the 2025-26 award year will be live Friday, June 20, 2025. The 2024-25 P&P Builder template will remain available until archival on Monday, July 7, 2025. This functionality allows schools to finish any updates to their manual for the current award year. To move forward with updates to policies and procedures for the 2025-26 award year as soon as the template becomes available, within the tool, select “Start a New Manual.” This step is very important; there will not be a forced push to the new template until archival takes place at the beginning of July. Starting a new manual prompts rollover to the 2025-26 template. There is no need to worry; rolling over previous versions of your manual to the new template is quick and easy.  Once the manual is rolled over, updates can continue.

Conference attendees, don’t miss this unforgettable night! On Wednesday, June 25, from 7:30-10:00 p.m., join us on the Hilton Anaheim Lanai Deck for a high-energy silent disco. Switch between live sets on wireless headphones as DJ Shawna (Milwaukee Bucks) and DJ Roueche (LA Lakers) go head-to-head in a DJ battle. With music in your ears and stars overhead, you control the dance floor vibe. Friends and family are welcome, and proceeds benefit Higher Ground Youth & Family Services. Register by June 10.

CSS Profile delivers a common application for institutional financial aid that supports all students, from those living in the U.S. to internationally and undergraduate to graduate/professional enrollments. Join us for this upcoming business affiliate webinar on June 12 at 2 p.m. ET, where attendees will hear from institutions regarding how they use CSS Profile to support their institutional missions, and CSS Profile staff will share an overview of the application as well as information on a shorter CSS Profile application option. Reserve your seat today!

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