Off The Cuff

• OTC AskRegs Experts: Federal Work-Study and Murky COVID Flexibility
  May 19, 2023 - Allie, Jill and David discuss recent developments related to the Federal Work-Study program and wind-down of COVID flexibilities.
• OTC Inside the Beltway: The Debt Ceiling
  May 12, 2023 - Justin, Karen and Jon discuss the implications of ongoing negotiations surrounding the debt ceiling and the latest on student loan repayment.
• OTC From the Field: Examining the Paying for College Transparency Initiative
  May 5, 2023 - Justin is joined by Megan and Scott to discuss the goals of the Paying for College Transparency Initiative.
• OTC From the Field: A Conversation on Higher Education Policymaking With Rep. Bobby Scott
  April 28, 2023 - Justin is joined by Rep Bobby Scott for a discussion on the latest issues impacting the higher education policymaking landscape.
• OTC Voices From the Aid Office: Samantha Hicks
  April 21, 2023 - This week Justin is joined by Samantha Hicks, where she discusses her journey in the financial aid profession and her experience growing up in poverty
• OTC Inside the Beltway: Working Through the FAFSA Roadmap and the White House Budget Request
  March 31, 2023 - Justin, Karen and Jon discuss the Department of Education's FAFSA simplification roadmap and the White House's budget request.
• OTC Voices From the Aid Office: Alex DeLonis
  March 24, 2023 - This week Justin is joined by Alex DeLonis, where he discusses his journey in the financial aid profession and his experience as a first-generation college student.
• OTC From the Field: Making Sense of Accountability Metrics in Higher Ed
  March 17, 2023 - Justin  is joined by Michael Itzkowitz, the former director of the College Scorecard under the Obama administration to discuss higher education accountability metrics.
• OTC AskRegs Experts: FAFSA Simplification Surveys and Making Sense of Payment Periods
  March 10, 2023 - Allie, Jill and David discuss highlights from NASFAA's FAFSA Simplification Implementation Working Group and cover some important details concerning late disbursements.
• OTC Inside the Beltway: Biden's Student Debt Relief Program Faces SCOTUS
  March 3, 2023 - Justin and Karen are joined by Jon to discuss how President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation program fared in the Supreme Court.
• OTC AskRegs Experts: Examining New Guidance From ED on Third Party Servicers
  February 24, 2023 - This week on "Off the Cuff," Justin, Jill, and David discuss updated guidance from the Department of Education (ED) about third party servicers.
• OTC From the Field: A Conversation on Higher Ed Policymaking With Rep. Virginia Foxx
  February 17, 2023 - Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) joins the "Off the Cuff" team for a special episode focusing on the policymaking landscape for higher education.
• OTC Voices From the Aid Office: NASFAA National Chair Brad Barnett
  February 10, 2023 - Justin and Brad kick of NASFAA's newest OTC series, Voices From the Aid Office.
• OTC Inside the Beltway: What the End of the COVID-19 National Emergency Means For Financial Aid
  February 3, 2023 - The team discusses new data from the Department of Education on how Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund grants helped students and what President Joe Biden’s decision to end the COVID-19 national emergency means for financial aid.
• NASFAA's OTC Voices Interest Form
  January 31, 2023 - We want to shine a light on our members and help share their voices with the broader NASFAA audience. Interested in connecting with our team? Fill out the form below.
• OTC AskRegs Experts: Hey ChatGPT, Can You Draft This Week’s Podcast Title?
  January 20, 2023 - Justin, Jill and David put the latest AI software to the test and cover the more topics on FAFSA simplification.
• OTC Inside the Beltway: Higher Ed Policymaking Meets Divided Government
  January 13, 2023 - Justin and Karen are joined by Jon to discuss the new Congress' higher education agenda.
• OTC AskRegs Experts: The National Emergency's Impact on Financial Aid and Upcoming Changes to Professional Judgment
  December 15, 2022 - Justin, Jill, and David discuss how rescinding the national emergency could impact financial aid and how the rollout of FAFSA Simplification will bring about changes to professional judgment.
• OTC Inside the Beltway: Debriefing GAO's Report on Financial Aid Offers
  December 9, 2022 - Justin, Karen, and Jon talk about the new GAO report on financial aid offers.
• OTC From the Field: One Step Closer to the Metaverse? Let’s Talk About the FSA Virtual Conference
  December 2, 2022 - Justin is joined by Karen, Jackie, and Tony to break down FSA's annual training conference.
• OTC From the Field: Making Sense of the Midterm Elections and What Comes Next for Higher Ed
  November 18, 2022 - Justin is joined by Lanae Erickson to sort through the impact that last week's midterm elections will have on higher education policy for the 118th Congress.
• OTC AskRegs Experts: A Blizzard of New Regulations, FAFSA Simplification Guidance, and a Quick Debrief on Midterm Elections
  November 9, 2022 - Justin, Jill, and David discuss the latest news coming out of the Department of Education (ED) with updates on the FAFSA Simplification Act and final rules that were recently released.
• OTC Inside the Beltway: Updates to Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness
  October 28, 2022 - Justin and Karen are joined by Jon to. discuss the temporary block on President Joe Biden’s plans for student loan cancellation and what we expect to happen next.
• OTC AskRegs Experts: FAFSA Simplification and Debt Cancellation — ED’s Dueling Priorities
  October 21, 2022 - Justin, Jill, and David  discuss the rollout of FAFSA simplification provisions and the basics surrounding the administration’s debt cancellation application.
• OTC From the Field: Examining and Addressing Needed Reforms to the Student Loan System
  October 14, 2022 - Justin, Karen, Megan, and Rachel discuss student loan debt reform recommendations NASFAA made with support from a grant provided by Arnold Ventures.
• OTC Inside the Beltway: Legal Challenges Look to Create Roadblocks for Debt Cancellation
  October 7, 2022 - Justin, Karen and Jon discuss ED's planned rollout of student loan debt cancellation, lawsuits looking to halt the action, and what we expect to happen next.
• OTC AskRegs Experts: Congress Tackles Student Loan Reform and Updates to Operation Fresh Start
  September 23, 2022 - Allie, Jill, and David discuss some congressional activity on student loan reform and field questions surrounding Operation 'Fresh Start.'
• OTC Inside the Beltway: What to Know About Operation 'Fresh Start'
  August 27, 2022 - Justin is joined by Karen, and Megan to discuss the Biden administration’s “Fresh Start” initiative.
• OTC Inside the Beltway: Sorting Through Biden's Decision on Student Loan Debt Cancellation
  August 26, 2022 - Justin is joined by Karen, Rachel, Megan, and Hugh to work through President Joe Biden’s announcement that he is canceling $10,000 in student loan debt
• OTC From the Field: Retaining Talent in Your Financial Aid Office
  August 12, 2022 - Justin is joined by Andy Brantley, and Anthony Jones, to discuss employee retention within the higher education sector.
• OTC Ask Regs Experts: FAFSA Updates and Pell Recalculation Dates
  July 22, 2022 - Justin is joined by Jill and David to discuss regulatory updates from ED that directly impact the Pell Grant program and FAFSA guidance.
• OTC Inside the Beltway: NASFAA 2022 Debrief, Congress’ Summer Agenda, Regulatory Updates from ED and SCOTUS
  July 8, 2022 - Justin and Karen are joined by Jon to discuss some key takeaways from the NASFAA 2022 National Conference.
• OTC From the Field: A Conversation With Under Secretary James Kvaal
  July 1, 2022 - Justin is joined by U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary James Kvaal to discuss the administration's higher education priorities.
• OTC Inside the Beltway: Updates on Targeted Loan Cancellation, Promotion of the PSLF Waiver, and NASFAA Preps National Conference Questions for ED
  June 3, 2022 - Justin and Karen are joined by Jon to discuss the latest news from ED concerning borrower defense claims against Corinthian Colleges
• OTC AskRegs Experts: Gainful Employment Back in the Spotlight and Disbursing Title IV Aid for Completed Payment Period
  February 18, 2022 - Justin is joined by NASFAA Senior Policy Analyst Jill Desjean and NASFAA U Instructor David Tolman to break down the latest on gainful employment as the Department of Education’s (ED) negotiated rulemaking committee once again tackles the topic.
• OTC From the Field: A Conversation With Brent Tener, NASFAA’s National Chair
  January 7, 2022 - Justin is joined by Brent Tener and Beth Maglione. The three dive into conversation on NASFAA’s operations, and experiences working with higher education institutions.
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