Press Releases and Statements
Below are the most recent press releases and statements from NASFAA. For more information about NASFAA's public policy positions, go to NASFAA On the Record.
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NASFAA Statement on Senate Reconciliation Bill
June 11, 2025 - We are relieved and grateful that the Senate rejected some of the most harmful provisions from the House-passed bill that would have limited opportunity and access for low-income students pursuing a college education. -
NASFAA Statement on Trump Administration's 2026 Budget Request
June 2, 2025 - The President's budget slashes student financial aid, effectively reducing college accessibility and affordability at a time when many families are already struggling with the daily cost of living. -
NASFAA Survey Highlights Impact of Layoffs, Potential Closure of Department of Education
May 21, 2025 - Financial aid offices are reporting operational delays, breakdowns in federal support systems, and an erosion of communication with the Department of Education following massive layoffs in March, according to a NASFAA survey. -
Statement on Federal Student Aid Cuts in House GOP Reconciliation Bill
April 29, 2025 - The House Education & Workforce Committee on Monday released its portion of the reconciliation bill, which proposes several extensive changes to the Department of Education (ED) programs and initiatives. -
Melanie Storey Named NASFAA's Next President & CEO
March 25, 2025 - With decades of experience in federal higher education policy and implementation, Storey brings a depth of knowledge of financial aid operations, innovative leadership, and operational management to the position. -
Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Dissolve Department of Education
March 20, 2025 - Dissolving the Department of Education — or starving it of resources — won’t eliminate the need to administer its programs. -
NASFAA Statement on Massive U.S. Department of Education Layoffs
March 12, 2025 - NASFAA has publicly cited the need for reorganization and greater accountability within the Department of Education, but any reform must be strategic — done with a scalpel, not a chainsaw. -
NASFAA Statement on ED's Extension of Gainful Employment/Financial Value Transparency Reporting Deadline
February 14, 2025 - Today, ED announced that it is extending the institutional reporting deadline for gainful employment and financial value transparency until September 30, 2025. -
NASFAA Statement on Federal Funding Freeze
January 28, 2025 - The Department of Education (ED) on Tuesday issued an electronic announcement noting that Title IV funds will not be impacted by a newly issued memo from OMB that seeks to temporarily pause certain federal financial assistance programs. -
NASFAA Statement on Reopening of GE and FVT Reporting Window
January 17, 2025 - On Jan. 17, ED announced that it would reopen the reporting period for institutions to submit data for gainful employment (GE) and financial value transparency (FVT) reporting requirements, until February 18, 2025. -
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