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Last week, the Department of Education (ED) updated its Electronic Announcement (EA) (GENERAL-26-42), listing the programs temporarily treated as professional degree programs for federal student loan limit purposes. The update adds Doctor of Naturopathy (N.D.) and Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.M.D.) to the list. Students in these programs are now temporarily eligible for the higher professional Direct Unsubsidized Loan limits of $50,000 annually and $200,000 in the aggregate.

Reports concerning the Trump administration’s rumored plan to separate Federal Student Aid (FSA) from the Department of Education (ED) into an independent agency by October 2027 have raised several questions for schools. To address these questions, NASFAA has put together an explainer detailing the state of play, background, and feasibility of the administration’s possible plans. This is a developing story, so stay tuned to Today’s News for the latest updates.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way higher education operates, and financial aid offices are no exception. This webinar from Blue Icon Advisors, today at 2 p.m. ET, explores practical, real-world applications of AI that can help financial aid professionals streamline routine tasks, improve communication with students and families, and increase operational efficiency while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

More financial aid professionals recently joined hundreds of financial aid professionals across the country who now hold the FAAC® designation. Check the Registry to see if any of your colleagues have been certified and congratulate them for this achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Commission, these individuals now qualify to receive a multitude of benefits.

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