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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.

Over 2,400 financial aid professionals have convened just outside of the nation’s capital in National Harbor, Maryland, to connect and proudly celebrate NASFAA’s 60th anniversary after a year of significant challenges that tested offices across all regions.

A group of congressional Democrats last week unveiled bicameral legislation to make college more affordable by nearly doubling the maximum Pell Grant award, indexing it to inflation, shifting the program to mandatory funding, and more.

Federal Student Aid (FSA) on Monday announced that it is postponing its Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability webinar, which was originally scheduled for July 8, to an unspecified date. FSA wrote that it will provide an update “as soon as further details are available.” The Department of Education announced the final rule on this accountability framework will be published in the Federal Register on July 1. 

At this year's NASFAA Virtual Summit, attendees have the opportunity to join Melanie Storey and Jon Fansmith from the American Council on Education for a timely conversation on the forces shaping the future of higher education. From shifting demographics and evolving public perceptions to federal policy changes, institutional sustainability, and emerging models of postsecondary education, this session will explore the challenges and opportunities facing colleges and universities in the years ahead. Review the full NASFAA 2026 Virtual Summit schedule and register your institution today!

Whether you're brand new to NASFAA or want a refresher on all the tools and resources available to you, this complimentary webinar, now available on demand is your one-stop orientation. NASFAA 101 will guide you through the benefits of institutional membership and show you how to access essential training, compliance tools, and support resources.

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