Press Releases: 2018 Archive
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NASFAA’s NextStepsEd Website and Ticketing System Can Help Students Displaced by Sudden Closure of Education Corp. of America
December 7, 2018 - Students may submit tickets requesting assistance from knowledgeable financial aid administrators. -
NASFAA Statement in Response to ED Secretary’s FSA Conference Remarks
November 27, 2018 - NASFAA applauds the Education Secretary's remarks at the 2018 FSA Training Conference. -
NASFAA Supports Bipartisan FAFSA Act
November 14, 2018 - NASFAA supports a new bill to simplify the financial aid application process. -
As Midterm Elections Approach, New NASFAA Chart Sheds Light on Higher Ed Proposals
October 31, 2018 - With the midterm election day less than one week away, those in the higher ed community are waiting anxiously to see how things will play out. -
New NASFAA Issue Brief Highlights Ways to Decrease Verification Burden
October 29, 2018 - NASFAA calls on Congress to stop putting barriers in front of needy students by reducing verification burden. -
NASFAA to Congress: Help Us Make Award Notifications Easy for Students to Understand
September 12, 2018 - NASFAA has released a policy issue brief, encouraging Congress to standardize specific elements on award notifications. -
NASFAA Tip Sheets Help Unique Student Populations Navigate Financial Aid Application Process
September 10, 2018 - Tip sheets published to help the growing population of students with unique circumstances may lack that extra support and guidance. -
2018 NASFAA Awards Announced in Austin
June 26, 2018 - Each year, NASFAA presents awards to deserving members of the financial aid profession and higher education community. -
NASFAA to Launch Certified Financial Aid Administrator Program
June 26, 2018 - NASFAA will launch a new Certified Financial Aid Administrator program as part of its ongoing commitment to helping further the careers of financial aid professionals nationwide. -
NASFAA Recognized With ASAE “2018 Power of A Silver Award”
June 18, 2018 - NASFAA is honored to have been named one of The Center for Association Leadership’s (ASAE) 2018 Power of A Silver Award winners for its assisting displaced students project. -
Thousands to Gather at NASFAA National Conference to Discuss the Future of Student Aid
June 8, 2018 - NASFAA will host more than 2,000 practicing financial aid administrators in Austin this June. -
New NASFAA Issue Brief Analyzes Institutional Risk-Sharing Proposals
May 31, 2018 - In a new issue brief, NASFAA outlines the potential benefits and unintended consequences of so-called “risk-sharing” proposals, and how lawmakers can move forward with both students’ and institutions’ best interests in focus. -
For the First Time Since 2011, Qualified Students May Be Eligible for Additional Summer Pell Funds
May 21, 2018 - NASFAA encourages Pell-eligible students to speak to financial aid administrators about the costs and benefits of enrolling over the summer. -
NASFAA Statement on GAO Report
April 26, 2018 - NASFAA President Justin Draeger issued a statement April 26 in response to a GAO report about school-hired consultants pushing students to enter forbearance. -
5 Tips to Help Students Make Smart Financial College-Going Decisions
April 24, 2018 - April is National Financial Literacy Month. NASFAA has tips to help students and parents make informed decisions about where to enroll and how to pay. -
Pell Grant Recipients May Soon See an Increase to Financial Aid Awards
April 10, 2018 - The Department of Education has released updated payment schedules reflecting a $175 increase to maximum Pell Grant awards for the 2018-19 award year. -
NASFAA’s 2017 Higher Education Tax Benefit Guide Can Help This Tax Season
March 27, 2018 - NASFAA's newly updated 2017 Tax Year - Federal Tax Benefits for Higher Education guide explains the tax credits and deductions available for the 2017 tax year. -
NASFAA Statement on President Trump's 2019 Budget Proposal
February 12, 2018 - The Trump administration today released its fiscal year 2019 budget request, which proposes a $3.8 billion cut to Department of Education programs. -
NASFAA Highlights the Positives, Negatives of the PROSPER Act
January 24, 2018 - As NASFAA explains in its new policy issue brief, the PROSPER Act includes several noteworthy changes to the federal student aid programs. -
Introducing the Higher Education Committee of 50
January 22, 2018 - The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is pleased to announce the formation of 50 members from all different institutional areas to serve on the newly formed Higher Education Committee of 50.
