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Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Wednesday introduced the Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students Act. The legislation, endorsed by NASFAA, would represent a comprehensive federal effort to standardize the information included in financial aid offers if it is ultimately enacted into law.

In the past six months, 94% higher education professionals have reported using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for work, but according to a new NASFAA survey, only 54% of financial aid professionals are using this technology in their offices for financial aid work.

Join Voices of NASFAA for a special episode on Friday May 1 at noon ET, where we're celebrating Melanie Storey's first year as NASFAA's president & CEO! A proud first-generation college graduate and financial aid recipient, Storey earned a master's degree in public affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School at the University of Texas at Austin and holds bachelor's degrees in economics and public policy from Smith College. With decades of experience in federal higher education policy, financial aid operations, and organizational leadership, Storey brings deep expertise and a steadfast commitment to advancing access and equity in higher education.

Are you ready to level-up your career? The Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program offers financial aid professionals the opportunity to validate their knowledge and experience by earning the FAAC® designation. Get started with the newly updated Candidate Handbook—your go-to resource for understanding the program, exploring exam content, and identifying preparation tools. Have questions or need a strategy? Contact us at [email protected].

Whether you are searching for a new job or the perfect addition to your financial aid team, you can use NASFAA's Career Center to help. As the definitive career resource for financial aid professionals, the career center offers free job searching and resume posting, as well as a 10% discount on job postings for Value Plus members and 5% off for Value members.

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