This week on a special episode of "Off The Cuff," Justin and Karen are joined by Bill DeBaun, the National College Attainment Network's senior director of data and strategic initiatives, to discuss the 2024-25 FAFSA rollout. Bill debriefs listeners on trends found in NCAN's FAFSA Tracker, which tracks completion rates for the 2024-25 FAFSA cycle. Justin and Karen also discuss other news from the week, including the additional release of eight test Institutional Student Information Record (ISIRs) and new guidance from the Department of Education (ED) on how to submit the 2024-25 FAFSA if a contributor doesn't have a Social Security number. The team also talks through this week’s announcement that ED began the 60-day comment period for Gainful Employment and Financial Value Transparency reporting requirements. 

Speakers

Justin Draeger President and CEO, NASFAA	Karen McCarthy Vice President, NASFAA	Bill DeBaun Senior Director, NCAN	Maria Carrasco Reporter

This episode is brought to you by NASFAA's Emergency Corps of Financial Aid Professionals.

Resources

• Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
• Episode Transcript (PDF)
• NCAN's FAFSA Tracker
• NCAN's FAFSA Tools
• ED Releases Additional Batch of Test ISIRs and Testing Tools
• ED Announces Resolution for FAFSA Contributors Without SSNs Coming in ‘First Half’ of March
• 60-Day Comment Period for Gainful Employment, Financial Value Transparency Reporting Requirements Posted in Federal Register

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