This week on "Off the Cuff," Jill and Sarah discuss NASFAA’s submitted comments on the upcoming 2026-27 FAFSA and an updated resource, NASFAA’s R2T4 decision trees. Jill highlights several key points NASFAA made in its submitted comments on the 2026–27 FAFSA, including the importance of the intended use of FAFSA data, FA-DDX working for contributors without a Social Security number, and more. Sarah then walk listeners through the latest R2T4 regulations, which were published in early January under the Biden administration. Sarah highlights NASFAA's updated R2T4 decision trees as a resource for members.

Speakers

Maria Carrasco Reporter	Sarah Austin Policy Analyst	Jill Desjean Director of Policy Analysis

Resources

• Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
• Episode Transcript (PDF)
• NASFAA Submits Comments on 2026-27 FAFSA
• Can We Cancel All Classes and Charges To Avoid Treating the Student As a Withdrawal?
• Can We Apply the R2T4 Exemption For Cancelling All Charges/Returning All Aid On a Case-By-Case Basis?
• Askregs Update: Updated R2T4 Decision Trees Now Available
• ED Publishes Final Rules on R2T4, Distance Education

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