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PowerFAIDS® To improve processing, packaging, and integration with on campus systems, Virginia University of Lynchburg transitioned to PowerFAIDS. The financial aid team highlighted the system's efficiency and data functionality and praised the PowerFAIDS team as "very thorough and helpful throughout our entire implementation process." Connect with us to see how PowerFAIDS can streamline your aid processes.

A federal court has temporarily halted the implementation of a portion of the Department of Education’s (ED) narrowed professional degree definition from its Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) final rule, just days before the rule was set to take effect on July 1, 2026. Significant uncertainty remains as the ruling is only a day old. ED has not yet appealed, a path they can pursue, or commented publicly on any plans to issue guidance. For now, institutions should consult their own legal counsel before deciding how to proceed.

With July 1 just under a week away, a lawsuit challenging the Department of Education’s (ED) new Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer eligibility rule has gained urgency in the past week, with the department seeking emergency clearance to revise the PSLF certification form before the July 1 effective date.

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) on Thursday introduced a resolution to impeach Education Secretary Linda McMahon, stating that McMahon violated her oath of office, illegally transferred the operations of the Department of Education (ED) to other federal agencies without the consent of Congress, and made false statements before Congress.

WOW! Over $11,000 has been raised for our NASFAA National Conference charity partner, First Generation College Bound, through our upcoming Charity 5K, Team Trivia night, and Topgolf game play. These events are brought to you by our amazing charity sponsors, whose generous support allows us to have fun while raising money for a great cause. Thank you to all our sponsors: Ascendium, Best Practice Solutions, Citizens/College Raptor, College Aid Services, College Ave, Earnest, GradBridge, HEAG, KHESLC, MEFA, MOHELA, Monogram, Portico, Regent Education, Sallie, Sentilink, and TFC Tuition.

Please join us in congratulating Kelsey Woodford on her 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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