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ELM Resources. Connecting with you is a priority. This conference season, our team is on the road sharing some of ELMOne's time-saving features, including automation, custom reports, and templates. Let us show you how ELMOne can help streamline certifications and disbursements for greater efficiency. Contact us to learn more.

For prospective postsecondary students and families, the financial aid office is rarely the first place where questions about paying for college begin. Before a student submits a FAFSA or sits down with a financial aid administrator, they likely have had interactions with a school counselor, a TRIO professional, a community-based organization, or another college-access professional. In this article, the first in a three-part series, Sophie Gamble, NASFAA's recent Dallas Martin Endowment Intern, will highlight the perspective of college counselors. Stay tuned to Today’s News for parts two and three.

Yes, but only under very limited circumstances. Beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, a student cannot receive more than half the annual loan limit in a semester-based program, or more than a third of the annual loan limit in a quarter-based program when the student is enrolled in a single term or the school chooses to originate a single-term loan when not required to. View the full answer to this question to learn more.

During November, 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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