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2025 was another busy year for NASFAA’s policy team, which focused on providing timely and accurate resources for members regarding a new presidential administration, the incoming 119th Congress, an effort from the White House to “dismantle” the Department of Education (ED), several negotiated rulemaking committees, the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) through the reconciliation process, and much more.

No. After setting an institutional loan limit for a specific program of study, a school may not increase that limit on a per student basis using professional judgment (PJ). The school may, however, use their regulatory authority to deny or further reduce a student’s loan eligibility. View the full answer to this question to learn more.

Are you overwhelmed at the thought of developing your school’s policies and procedures manual? You are not alone. Join P&P Group Coaching, starting February 2, to explore what should be documented, discuss where to begin, construct a plan (with deadlines), and practice developing your needed P&Ps. Weekly online meetings take place each Friday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 p.m. ET for six weeks. Be sure to register by January 30 to reserve your seat!

Get the recognition you deserve by earning the FAAC® designation. If your application has already been approved, purchase the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam. Schedule your session online until the 21st of this month, or any of the upcoming testing windows. If you haven’t applied yet, take advantage of the waived application fee and complete your application online right away. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize candidate resources to review for the exam.

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