DID YOU KNOW – You may be required to implement a “Constitution Day” program? Wait… What? That’s right! If your institution receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education, you are required to provide an educational program about the United States […]
Avoiding Default Loans for Schools and Students How to Avoid Student Loan Default is a concern for both students and schools. Student loan repayment is an important responsibility, and schools can play […]
Understanding Crossover Periods in Financial Aid Ever wonder what happens when a student’s financial aid crosses over two different award years? It’s called a crossover period, and while it might sound complicated, understanding […]
Verification is one of the most common reasons financial aid processing slows down. For schools and students, it can feel confusing and frustrating. Understanding why verification happens and how to manage it […]
The US Department of ED has released the NPRM comment period on the Workforce Pell program ending on April 8th, 2026. Starting July 1, 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act introduces Workforce Pell […]
Walking out of the Capitol buildings after two days of back-to-back meetings, I remember thinking: this is why it matters. Not just the policy discussions or the talking points we prepared, […]