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Federal Student Aid (FSA) on Tuesday released newly updated data from 70 quarterly application, disbursement, and loan portfolio reports, showing a 1.3 million uptick in the number of borrowers in default since the last quarter in 2025.

The Department of Education (ED) announced that it will host an in-person summit on Tuesday, July 7, at the department’s LBJ Auditorium in Washington, D.C. The one-day summit will feature staff from ED and Federal Student Aid, Inspectors General, institutions of higher education, and industry partners for panels and sessions focused on combating fraud across higher education. ED released an FAQ addressing questions on who should attend from each institution, how many in-person attendees are allowed per institution, and more. ED noted that a virtual attendance option may be offered closer to the summit date, but is not guaranteed. Registration must be completed by July 3.

NASFAA continues to refine its aid offer models to promote transparency and consistency in how financial aid information is communicated to students and families. These updated models continue to meet all current NASFAA Code of Conduct requirements while also reflecting recent policy developments, including changes enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (effective July 1, 2026) and NASFAA's endorsement of the Improving Financial Aid Offers for Students Act. The aid offer examples have been updated to provide institutions with non-mandated, practical models for clearly communicating financial aid eligibility and costs using current terminology, disclosures, and best practices.

Heading to National Harbor for NASFAA 2026? All the essential information you need is available on your mobile device via the NASFAA Conference App. Registered attendees are encouraged to download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on the device they're bringing to the conference. You can set your schedule, participate in discussions, and check out where to go when you get on site.

We greatly appreciate the support of our Platinum & Gold sponsors and all that they contribute to the NASFAA community. While in National Harbor, be sure to visit Citizens/College Raptor, College Ave, College Board, Earnest, ELFI, Juno, Sallie, SoFi, Visa, Ascent, MEFA, and MOHELA in the Innovation Hall to learn more about their services and solutions.

NASFAA Certification Exam Preparation Online Workshops offer motivated financial aid professionals an opportunity to gain valuable insights into the knowledge exam. Led by experienced financial aid administrators who are certified FAACs, this facilitated virtual experience includes weekly online sessions that provide a high-level review of the 12 content areas covered on the exam. Weekly meetings begin in July, learn more and be sure to reserve your seat by July 20. 

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