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The Department of Education (ED) on Wednesday unveiled details of its new identity fraud prevention measures, which will be part of the FAFSA starting Sunday, April 26, along with a one-time identity fraud screen of all previously submitted 2026-27 FAFSAs.

Congressional Democrats have unveiled an effort to rescind the Department of Education’s (ED) final rule concerning changes to the administration of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program with the introduction of a bicameral Joint Resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA).

Federal Student Aid (FSA) on Wednesday released updated information on studentaid.gov regarding new changes to loan limits and repayment plans made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. That includes a list of different scenarios for student borrowers, Parent PLUS borrowers, borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and other frequently asked questions. FSA also released a list of important definitions on the changes made under OBBBA, including what the new loan limits are, exceptions to these new loan limits, the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), the new tiered standard plan, and more. According to FSA, these pages will continue to be updated "when new information becomes available."

Preparing to attend the NASFAA 2026 National Conference? Watch our Q&A today at 2 p.m. ET, to get all the essential details. We'll cover session highlights, networking opportunities, featured events, the Charity 5K, and tips for first-timers. Get all the information you need to make your conference a success.

There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through the 21st of this month. Be sure to schedule your exam session soon to secure the time that works best for you. FAAC® candidates preparing to take the certification exam can use these candidate resources. If you haven’t applied yet, take advantage of the waived application fee and complete your application online today. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements.

In its commitment to the graduate and professional community, NASFAA is providing this webinar, on April 22 at 2 p.m. ET, as a forum for graduate and professional financial aid administrators to discuss current issues of concern for their students and peers. NASFAA will provide an update on topics specific to the graduate and professional aid community, and close with a question-and-answer session. Reserve your seat today!

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