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ELM Resources. Welcome to the next generation of ELMOne. Six-digit certification is just one of the new ELM features available to help your financial aid office simplify processing, improve operational efficiency, and prepare for evolving borrower needs as OBBB takes effect. Stop by our booth at NASFAA 2026 or contact us today to learn what's next.

This week on “Off the Cuff,” Hugh is joined by Jill and Sarah to provide some updates on where things stand with final rules from the negotiated rulemaking committees focusing on implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and some updates to the NSLDS post-screening process. Jill kicks things off with a recap of the final rules – issued May 1 – from the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee concerning loan limits, repayment plans, and loan programs.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon fielded questions before the House Education & Workforce Committee on Thursday, covering a broad range of education issues, including the Trump administration’s fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget request, the implementation of several provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the “dismantling” of the Department of Education (ED), and much more. 

The Department of Education (ED) on Thursday announced that it has completed its one-time fraud detection screening of all 2026-27 FAFSA forms that were submitted before ED implemented its new fraud detection measures. According to ED, this screening resulted in roughly 300,000 applications from the 2026-27 award year being selected for Verification Tracking Group V5. Schools will receive system-generated transactions for any application selected through this process.

Are you heading to the NASFAA 2026 National Conference this summer in National Harbor, and do you consider yourself an experienced conference attendee? If so, please sign up online by Friday, May 29, to volunteer as a Conference Mentor for first-time attendees. Make their first NASFAA conference a positive experience by offering ways for them to connect with other attendees and a conference mentor.

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.

Please join us in congratulating Leslie Kaelin on her retirement. Also join us in congratulating Thomas Ratliff on his new job. Celebrate your own career developments by completing the "Movers and Shakers" form to share the news with your colleagues.

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