This week on “Off The Cuff,” Justin, Megan, Rachel, and Allie pick a winner of NASFAA’s activity challenge before diving into an article from Today’s News about whether institutions need a signed statement to update degree level on the FAFSA. At 13:26, NASFAA’s AskRegs Manager David Futrell joins the group to discuss guidance from the Department of Education and detail NASFAA’s efforts on the issue. At 18:31, Rachel talks about new cost predictions for the Democrats’ bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, and at 23:38 Megan delves into a lawsuit teachers are bringing against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for rescinding gainful employment regulations. At 26:27, Allie discusses presidential hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s (D-Minn.) peculiar plan for her first 100 days in office, and the group wants to know: When did you begin to feel like you made the transition into adulthood? Plus, don’t forget to demonstrate on social media how you are getting moving for NASFAA’s activity challenge.

Speakers

Justin Draeger President & CEO	Megan Coval Vice President, Policy & Federal Relations	Allie Bidwell Arcese Managing Editor	Rachel Gentry Assistant Director of Federal Relations	David Futrell Knowledgebase & AskRegs Manager

Resources

• Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Episode 133 Transcript (PDF)
• Got Impeachment Trial Milk? These Senators Do (NPR)
• Pop Quiz – Must a School Have a Signed Statement to Update Degree Level on the FAFSA?
• CBO cost estimate for the College Affordability Act
• Teachers Union Lawsuit Claims DeVos 'Capriciously' Repealed Borrower Protections (NPR)
• Klobuchar Pledges to Fire Betsy DeVos in First 100 Days (The Washington Free Beacon)
• When Are You Really an Adult? (New York Times)

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