Press Releases and Statements

• NASFAA Report Explains Why Doubling Pell Would Be Mutually Beneficial for Low- and Middle-Income Families
  November 1, 2021 - In a report published today, NASFAA examines how increased funding for the Pell Grant benefits middle-income families.
• NASFAA Statement on Build Back Better Agenda
  October 28, 2021 - NASFAA President Justin Draeger shared praise and concerns following the framework's release.
• More Students Will Qualify for Federal Student Aid on October 1, and It's a Big Win for Students and Families
  September 24, 2021 - Students and families will experience some important changes starting this October with the 2022-23 FAFSA
• Statement on Lifting FAFSA Verification Requirement Waivers for 2022-23
  August 31, 2021 - The waiver of verification of most FAFSA information currently in place for the 2021-22 award year will be repealed for 2022-23.
• Statement on ED Extension of the Student Loan Repayment Pause
  August 6, 2021 - The Department of Education (ED) on August 6 announced it will extend the pause on student loan payment and interest accrual past its September expiration date.
• New NASFAA Toolkit Provides Guidance to Help Colleges Build and Deploy Unbiased Financial Aid Policies
  July 21, 2021 - NASFAA published an Implicit Bias Toolkit which aims to help financial aid offices at institutions of higher ed across the country establish a neutral basis from which to build policies & deploy procedures in the administration of financial aid.
• NASFAA, NASPA, and MDRC Examine Strengths, Weaknesses of COVID-19 Emergency Grant Aid Program Implementation
  July 14, 2021 - Lessons learned from the implementation of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund can be used to develop a more permanent federal emergency aid program and improve institutional programs.
• NASFAA Helps Launch National Campaign to #DoublePell
  July 13, 2021 - NASFAA is proud to be part of a national campaign that seeks to double the annual maximum Pell Grant to $13,000 and help more low-income students access higher education, earn a degree, and achieve a brighter future.
• NASFAA Statement on 2021-22 Verification Changes
  July 13, 2021 - The Department of Education (ED) today announced that it would be making temporary changes to the verification process for the 2021-22 award year.
• 2021 NASFAA Awards Announced
  June 24, 2021 - Each year, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) presents awards to deserving members of the financial aid profession and higher education community.
• NASFAA Urges Lawmakers to Double Maximum Pell Grant to Effectively Restore Purchasing Power
  June 17, 2021 - In a new issue brief, NASFAA calls on Congress to recommit to the original intent of the Pell Grant program by doubling the maximum grant amount to $13,000.
• Statement on FAFSA Implementation
  June 11, 2021 - "We are disappointed that some changes that will benefit students will be delayed for one additional year, until the 2024-25 school year."
• NASFAA Awarded Grant to Develop Targeted Policy Solutions for Prevalent Student Loan Repayment Issues
  June 4, 2021 - NASFAA today kicks off an 18-month-long project in which it will develop thoughtful, targeted policy solutions to treat the causes of student loan repayment issues.
• NASFAA Survey: Pandemic Continues to Fuel Financial Aid Appeals
  June 2, 2021 - Financial aid offices around the country continue to see a high number of financial aid appeals from students and families who are struggling to pay for college, according to a new survey from NASFAA.
• Statement on President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Proposal
  May 28, 2021 - President Biden's historic investments in foundational programs like the Pell Grant will be a lifeline to millions of middle and lower income Americans.
• NASFAA Issue Brief Examines Challenges in Student Loan Repayment
  May 10, 2021 - New issue brief explores the complexities of the federal student loan system and what action Congress and the White House can take to alleviate these problems.
• NASFAA Statement on Selection of Richard Cordray as Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer
  May 3, 2021 - Following reports that Education Secretary Miguel Cardona would nominate Richard Cordray to serve as chief operating officer of the Office of Federal Student Aid, NASFAA President and CEO Justin Draeger issued the following statement.
• Statement on American Families Plan
  April 28, 2021 - President Biden is championing an investment that acknowledges postsecondary education is a critical component of our economic recovery and competitiveness.
• NASFAA Launches Open-Access ‘Student Aid Reference Desk’ Database
  March 1, 2021 - New resource will serve as a centralized “encyclopedia” of student aid-related topics for counselors, researchers, scholars, and members of the media.
• NASFAA Shares Its Higher Ed Policy Priorities for the Biden Administration
  January 20, 2021 - NASFAA believes that robust, streamlined student aid policies must play a central role in helping students achieve their educational goals.
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