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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. Contact us today to learn what's next.

The Department of Education (ED) on Tuesday released new guidance regarding institutions’ Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) data reporting requirements for the 2024 and 2025 reporting cycles, as well as guidance on how institutions can opt in to early implement the new Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability reporting framework for the 2026 reporting cycle.

Last week, the Department of Education (ED) released long-awaited formal guidance on how financial aid administrators should reduce annual loan limits for less-than-full-time enrollment using the Schedule of Reductions (SOR). This 24-question FAQ, available on ED's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act topic page," addresses the provision in the final rule implementing loan limit reductions for less-than-full-time borrowers under OBBBA.

This four-week interactive online course, starting September 15, will provide you with the regulatory requirements and underlying principles for packaging Title IV aid, knowledge of the basic packaging models used to package financial aid, and guidelines for packaging financial aid funds. Reserve your seat today! This course is also eligible for a discounted Institutional/Organizational Registration. 

Financial aid professionals who support graduate and professional students face unique questions, evolving regulations, and institution-specific challenges. Now, there's a dedicated place to connect with peers who understand those experiences. Join NASFAA's new Graduate & Professional Community channel, where members can ask questions, exchange ideas, share resources, and discuss best practices related to graduate and professional financial aid. Whether you're looking for guidance on a complex issue, hoping to share your expertise, or simply interested in learning how colleagues approach their work, this community is designed to foster collaboration and meaningful peer-to-peer connections. Join NASFAA Communities today.

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