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A group of higher education experts gathered on Tuesday for an afternoon of panel discussions that evaluated several aspects of how graduate education is changing under the implementation of new graduate student loan caps of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which included a panel with NASFAA’s President and CEO Melanie Storey and a fireside chat with Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent.

The Department of Education (ED) on Friday provided an updated spreadsheet showing schools’ submission status of gainful employment/financial value transparency (GE/FVT) data for the 2024 and 2025 reporting cycles in a blue note to a previously-issued announcement. The new spreadsheet reflects submission statuses as of August 25, 2026, whereas the previous spreadsheet included statuses as of August 6, 2026.

Join NASFAA's Tiffany Gibbs, on September 9, at 2 p.m. ET, as she tackles the most common AskRegs questions on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). This session covers key topics like evaluations, appeals, probation, and academic plans—while highlighting regulatory requirements and sharing practical best practices you can apply right away. Reserve your seat today!

Blue Icon Advisors' upcoming Let's Talk session, on September 17, will focus on return of Title IV (R2T4) changes that are now in effect and their impact on longstanding policies. Exchange ideas and practical approaches that can assist your colleagues adapt to these regulatory changes. Check the schedule for additional upcoming topics and be sure to register for this upcoming session.

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