Rapid Response Network Charter
Timeline & Commitment
- Start date: September 1, 2026
- End date: August 31, 2027
Composition
- Members: TBD
- NASFAA Staff Liaisons: Megan Walter [administrator], NASFAA Policy Team
Background & Purpose
A central component of NASFAA's policy and advocacy work involves providing timely feedback on student aid issues to key stakeholders, including members of Congress and officials from the Department of Education. Stakeholders typically provide a short deadline to provide feedback and often request that NASFAA provide examples and experiences from member institutions. The purpose of the Rapid Response Network is to:
- Become familiar with NASFAA's policy positions, as adopted by the Board of Directors
- Provide timely, relevant feedback and examples to inquiries related to proposed legislation, regulation, and/or related initiatives
- Assist NASFAA policy staff in aggregating and analyzing feedback, including identification of common themes and /or trends among responses
- Based on feedback, engage in discussion with NASFAA policy staff to help inform potential recommendations and official policy positions
The group will communicate primarily through an email Listserv. These will take place on an as-needed basis. Task Force members are expected to be available to provide the requested feedback within a reasonable time.
Indicators of Success & Outcomes
NASFAA Policy Staff will have a reliable group of members available to provide feedback to key federal stakeholders.
Task Force Members' Duties & Responsibilities
Task-Force Specific Duties
- Upon request, provide feedback and examples to inform draft legislation and regulations
- Using aggregate feedback, engage in related policy discussions with NASFSAA policy staff to inform recommendations
- When appropriate, bring campus-level issues that need attention at the federal level to the NASFAA policy staff
General Duties
- Respond to requests for feedback from NASFAA policy staff in a timely manner
- Uphold and maintain confidentiality when appropriate
Budget
There are currently no planned expenditures.
Publication Date: 7/31/2026
