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Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced the State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act last week, a bill that would clarify how state-based education loan programs are treated under federal financial aid rules by excluding them from the definition of a “preferred lender arrangement” (PLA).

Federal Student Aid (FSA) on Friday began posting recordings from its in-person training conference, which was held earlier this month in Washington, D.C. The recordings are available on FSA’s Youtube channel and the FSA training website, which also includes powerpoint attachments from each session. Read NASFAA’s coverage of the FSA training conference, and listen to our “Off The Cuff” episode recapping the conference.

For March’s state & regional association updates, we have the opportunity to hear from TASFAA (Tennessee), ISFAA (Indiana), and WASFAA (the Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators) about their upcoming annual conferences. We also get to hear from OASFAA (Oregon) about its recently held annual conference, and EASFAA’s (the Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators) latest updates involving its Regional Council. 

Under proposed 685.102(b), expected time to credential as it relates to interim exception (legacy or grandfathered) borrowing is defined as: "From July 1, 2026, the expected time for a student to complete a program that is equal to or the lesser of— (1) three academic years, as defined in 34 CFR 668.3; or (2) the period determined by calculating the difference between— (i) the program length for the program of study in which the individual is enrolled; and (ii) the period of such program of study that such individual has completed as of the date of the determination under paragraph (2) of this definition." View the full answer to this question to learn more.

This four-week interactive course, beginning on April 21, provides participants with an overview of administrative capability. Administrative capability is at the heart of the Title IV regulations, encompassing many of the measures of an institution’s Title IV eligibility. This course is the perfect learning tool for financial aid professionals and campus partners designed to provide the necessary tools and resources to assist with being administratively capable on your campus. Reserve your seat today!

Do you have multiple staff members from your institution heading to National Harbor for NASFAA 2026? Our Value members receive a 5% discount, and Value Plus members receive a 10% discount beyond the first fully paid registration at their institution. Discounts are automatically applied through our online store and are not eligible for on-site registrations, or additional event tickets.

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