In July 2020, NASFAA was awarded grant funding to convert its formerly members-only Student Aid Index tool into an open-access resource, now known as the Student Aid Reference Desk. The Ref Desk compiles resources related to the administration of student aid programs with direct links to federal regulation, legislative text, and U.S. Department of Education guidance, as well as interpretation and analysis from policy organizations, institutions, researchers, and groups focused on student access and success in higher education.