This week on "Off The Cuff," Justin, Karen, Rachel, and Tim discuss Justin's testimony this week before the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development on the Department of Education's (ED) rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA. Karen also debriefs listeners on the latest NASFAA poll asking members about which first-year undergraduate student populations, if any, they plan to send aid offers to by May 1. From there, the team discusses the latest FAFSA updates from ED on the status of reprocessing ISIRs, student corrections, and new guidance from the department. Finally, Rachel informs listeners on the latest news on the Biden administration's student debt relief plan. 

Speakers

Justin Draeger President and CEO, NASFAA	Karen McCarthy Vice President, NASFAA	Maria Carrasco  Reporter	Rachel Rotunda Director of Government Relations, NASFAA	Tim Maggio Community Manager, NASFAA

This episode is brought to you by NASFAA's Virtual Conference

Resources

• Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
• Episode Transcript (PDF)
• NASFAA President and CEO Justin Draeger's testimony
• NASFAA Shows ED Missteps in New FAFSA Simplification Implementation Timeline
• Watch NASFAA Testify at House Hearing on 2024-25 FAFSA Rollout
• "From a Hardship to a Crisis" - NASFAA Testifies on Current Status of the FAFSA Rollout
• Cardona Faces Pointed Questions on FAFSA Rollout During House Hearing on ED’s FY 25 Budget Proposal
• We're In Your Corner: NASFAA Advocacy Update
• ED Releases Details on Reprocessing ISIRs, FAFSA Student Corrections
• Guidance on Aid Awards Using ISIRs Affected by Errors
• Results From Poll the Pros: 2024-25 Aid Offers
• Biden’s Second Attempt at Student Debt Cancellation Gets an “Initial” Outline

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