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An ongoing legal challenge to the Department of Education’s (ED) wind-down of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan was recently amended, with plaintiffs, made up of four individuals, arguing that the department’s actions to sunset the SAVE plan’s precursor, Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE), violates the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). 

Yes, but it must be a structured pathway covered under an articulation agreement or other written (consortium or contractual) agreement. Such programs include two-plus-two (2+2) programs. View the full answer to this question to learn more.

Each year, NASFAA presents awards to deserving members of the financial aid profession and higher education community. Let's take a moment to congratulate the winners of the 2026 Meritorious Achievement Award, which is given to an individual who has made an important contribution to the association or to the profession. Congratulations to Shannon Crossland, Associate Vice President of Compliance and Director of Student Financial Services, Frank Phillips College. Take a look back at past recipients of the Meritorious Achievement Award, and see all of the 2026 award recipients.

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