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The Department of Education released a FAQ document addressing the new loan limits established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which take effect July 1, 2026. We summarized what financial aid professionals need to know: ow.ly/1XfY50Z2UWg

This week on "Off The Cuff,"🎙️Hugh is joined by Norma, David Tolman, and David Futrell to discuss the schedule of reductions (SOR). 🎧Listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and on our website: ow.ly/QoWV50Z2SSY

A group of three senators on Tuesday introduced companion legislation aimed at preventing federal student aid fraud by targeting “ghost students,” dubbed the Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act. Learn more: ow.ly/ZzLG50Z2Oob

A coalition of 25 states sued the Department of Education over its final rule implementing new student loan limits, claiming that this rule will price many students out of entering the healthcare workforce and harm public higher education institutions: ow.ly/TMSa50Z2Me6

Only about a third of Americans now believe a four-year degree is worth the cost. As many colleges face shrinking enrollment, some are offering students a faster path to graduation. to.pbs.org/4eRDxCp

NASFAA's comments to the Department of Education on the proposed regulations for changes related to the institutional accountability framework address data quality concerns, authority to impose institution-wide Title IV eligibility loss, and more: ow.ly/a1e450Z2Gx6

Strada’s latest report, The Price Transparency Imperative, shows that the misconceptions held by many Americans about the actual price of college have had a significant impact on the public’s trust in postsecondary education. strada.org/reports/the-pr…

The Department of Education released its final rule covering the Pell Grant changes made in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. NASFAA policy experts break down what financial aid professionals need to know: ow.ly/zamH50Z2c8S

On Monday, the Department of Education issued its final rule to implement statutory changes to the Pell Grant program enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: ow.ly/mWJY50Z1Gs7 NASFAA is currently working on a full analysis of the final rule.

Institutions Prepare for New Accreditation Regulations As the second week of accreditation negotiations gets underway, experts say the operational cost of the new regulations may be high for institutions—but the payoff could be worth it. bit.ly/43bE0bs

Roughly 300,000 FAFSAs were selected for Verification Tracking Group V5 from @usedgov's screening of all 2026-27 FAFSAs that were submitted before the new fraud detection measures were in place. Schools will receive system-generated transactions for any selected applications.

#NASFAAinTheNews: "NASFAA research has shown even modest aid reductions raise the likelihood a student stops out before completing a degree."

How does college pricing affect trust in higher ed? Join leaders from ACE, @nasfaa, AACRAO, @stradaeducation, and the Enrollment Management Advisory Group on May 28 to discuss new research and solutions for improving transparency. hubs.li/Q04gSTNs0

Sarah shares an update on the new codes financial aid professionals should look out for in the NSLDS post-screening process related to the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Listen to the new episode of "Off The Cuff" to learn more: ow.ly/HNqY50Z0aj5

McMahon Testifies on Trump’s FY 2027 Budget Request, OBBBA Implementation, and 'Dismantling' ED Read NASFAA's key takeaways from yesterday's House Education & Workforce Committee hearing: ow.ly/3jMO50Z0bIB

Questions Raised About Change to FSA Website bit.ly/492qmeh

NASFAA set out to review institutions' AI policies and found many lack specific guidance on how financial aid offices should use the technology in their work, which often involves complex processes and sensitive information. Read the report to learn more: ow.ly/u83i50YZzpS

According to a new report from the Government Accountability Office (@USGAO), a total of 9.9 million students were eligible for Pell Grants in 2024-25 – 6% more than the prior year. theeduledger.com/students/artic…

The proposal to cut off financial aid to private and for-profit colleges – part of a “last-minute” amendment – would affect more than 2,000 students and reduce funding by $14 million. theeduledger.com/latest-news/ar…

The interest rates for federal student loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2026, are expected to slightly increase.