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This week on “Off the Cuff,” Jill, Sarah, and Maria discuss the breaking news this week that, in a reversal of guidance, the Department of Education (ED) is now including Graduate PLUS loans in the new $257,500 lifetime borrowing limit established through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Jill explains what this means for students and walks listeners through different student scenarios. From there, Sarah debriefs listeners on the latest Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) from ED regarding the new Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability (STATS) framework.

As regulations, technology, and student expectations evolve, institutions face growing pressure to maintain lender lists that are compliant, transparent, and truly helpful to students and families. In this webinar, on April 28 at 2 p.m. ET, Jeff Bentley and Crystal DeLong from Citizens will walk through current lender list regulations, share best practices for developing and maintaining a compliant process, and highlight effective strategies for presenting loan options clearly on your website. Learn more and reserve your seat today!

Congratulations to the latest group of financial aid professionals who have earned the FAAC® designation! They join an exclusive community of certified professionals recognized for their dedication to the field of financial aid. Want to see if any of your colleagues are among the newly certified? Visit the Registry to celebrate their achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator Commission, these professionals now enjoy access to valuable benefits and opportunities. Inspired to become an FAAC®? The next testing window opens on the 1st, with more to follow. Check your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool. Your path to certification begins now.

Please join us in congratulating Brittney Rosas-Lauderdale, FAAC®, on her new job. Also join us in congratulating Fares Magesa on his promotion. Celebrate your own career developments by completing the "Movers and Shakers" form to share the news with your colleagues.

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