OTC AskRegs Experts: Recapping the FSA Training Conference and More OBBBA Updates
This week on "Off the Cuff," Hugh, Jill, and Sarah share some takeaways from last week’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) training conference, where officials from the Department of Education (ED) provided policy updates geared towards financial aid professionals. Jill provides updates on FAFSA, Pell Grant and Workforce Pell developments, the common manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program, and more. Sarah then catches listeners up on more updates regarding implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and explains a recent electronic announcement detailing upcoming changes to several FSA systems to support the expansion of Pell Grant eligibility for eligible workforce programs and revised limits on federal student loans.
Speakers
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| Hugh Ferguson Managing Editor |
Sarah Austin Policy Analyst |
Jill Desjean Senior Policy Analyst |
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Resources
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- Episode Transcript (PDF)
- ED Announces Upcoming FAFSA System Updates Related to OBBBA
- McMahon Recounts First Year Priorities, FAFSA Launch, Focus on ROI, OBBBA Implementation, and More During FSA’s In-Person Conference
- FSA Training Conference Commits to Another ‘Early December’ In Person Conference and Provides Updates on Workforce Pell, OBBBA, and More
- FSA’s Federal Update Details New Webinar Series and Works Through OBBBA Provisions
- FSA Training Conference
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How Do We Apply the Less-Than-Full-Time Adjustment To Direct Loans Under the OBBBA?
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Publication Date: 3/13/2026
