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In a recent WASFAA article, Brittney Rosas-Lauderdale reflected on her FAAC^® journey and described how her experience introduced her to financial aid professionals whose knowledge, passion, and commitment inspired her to pursue a larger role in the profession. Learn more about how Brittney’s experience with the Certified Financial Aid Administrator^® Program changed her perspective on financial aid, the resources she used to prepare for the exam, and more in the Q&A below!

A newly developed proposed rule from the Treasury Department is seeking to add a new regulation that would remove a private institution’s federal tax-exempt status if they “favor certain racial preferences in admissions, facilities, programs, scholarships, and financial assistance.”

President Donald Trump recently signed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through December 11 at fiscal year (FY) 2026 levels, offering Congress additional time to work through spending negotiations for FY 2027 and prevent a government shutdown at the beginning of October.

Yes. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has not provided a special rule or exception that excludes or rounds half credits or partial credits in the schedule of reductions (SOR) calculation. Therefore, you use the exact number of credits in which the student is enrolled in the SOR calculation. For example, if the student is enrolled in 6.5 credits, you use 6.5 credits in the SOR calculation. View the full answer to this question to learn more.

Are you interested in advocating for student aid issues in your state? Volunteer to join NASFAA's State Advocacy Network! The network will work to ensure that states and regions are aware of emerging trends in state student aid policy, request additional support from NASFAA to assist with advocacy around timely state legislation, and notify NASFAA of new issues in state student aid policy. The network, which meets virtually on a bimonthly basis, will also provide a forum for state and regional leaders who follow state financial aid legislation and coordinate state-level advocacy efforts to share best practices related to communication with state lawmakers, student engagement, and advocacy campaigns. If interested, please apply to volunteer no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

During September, current and future candidates may reserve a 1-on-1 Strategy Session with a Certification Team member. These sessions are designed to help you develop a plan tailored to your needs, explore potential exam preparation strategies, and build confidence as you approach exam day. Strategy Sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity. Reserve your Strategy Session today!

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