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Now in its seventh year, the 2026 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarship, offered by the Ellucian Foundation, is currently accepting applications from institutions looking to provide aid to students in financial distress. Schools within the U.S. that meet eligibility requirements have until June 5, 2026, to apply for the program. The scholarship program awards a single block grant between $10,000 and $25,000, with the ability to award up to $2,500 for individual students. Since the scholarship’s inception, Blue Icon Advisors, NASFAA’s consulting entity, has been heavily involved in the planning and implementation process and has utilized its expertise to help ensure institutions can participate in the program. Learn more about this year’s scholarship and be sure to apply before the upcoming deadline.

This AskRegs Knowledgebase Q&A has been updated to include additional scenarios and represents NASFAA’s best, current understanding of limited U.S. Department of Education (ED) guidance. Even if a scenario is presented as an undergraduate or a graduate student, the same general rules and calculations apply to both, unless specifically indicated otherwise. View the full answer to this question to learn more.

Don't wait for the Department of Education to come knocking — make sure your programs are in order with the Compliance Engine's Self-Evaluation Checklists. These checklists allow administrators to audit their programs in a centralized, shared online space. Self-Evaluation checklists are complimentary for all NASFAA members, included with your dues. Get started today.

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