OTC Inside The Beltway: 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA Updates and the 2024 Election
This week on "Off The Cuff," Beth, Jill, Rachel, and Nalia discuss FAFSA updates and how the 2024 election may shape financial aid policy for the next administration. Jill kicks things off by debriefing listeners on several fixes the Department of Education (ED) has made to issues in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA cycles. Then, Nalia and Rachel lead a discussion on what a Harris or Trump presidency could mean for financial aid policy. The team also briefly discusses how NASFAA develops its advocacy positions as a nonpartisan organization and how NASFAA advocates on the Hill. The team ends the episode discussing what we’re keeping an eye out for in the upcoming 119th Congress.
Speakers
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| Beth Maglione Interim President & CEO |
Jill Desjean Director of Policy Analysis |
Rachel Rotunda Director of Strategic Outreach and Partnerships |
Nalia Medina Assistant Director of Government Relations |
Maria Carrasco Reporter |
This episode is brought to you by NASFAA's 2025 Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo
Join us February 9-12 in Washington, D.C., for our 2025 Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo. This year's conference will be held at the JW Marriott and will feature six unique learning pathways to further your professional goals. If you are a financial aid administrator who wants to expand your network and become a leader on campus or in your association, this learning opportunity is designed just for you. View the full schedule and register today to secure your seat at nasfaa.org/leadership.
Resources
- Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- Episode Transcript (PDF)
- ED Provides Details on Technical Fixes to Both 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA
- ED Releases 2025-26 FAFSA Preview Presentation
- ED Releases Proposed Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Regulations for Borrowers Experiencing Hardship
- What a Harris Administration Could Mean for Student Financial Aid
- What a Second Trump Term Could Mean for Student Financial Aid
- NASFAA Advocacy
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Publication Date: 11/1/2024
