ICYMI: Department of Education issues final regulations on program integrity and institutional quality 119th Congress begins, new leaders at the helm of key committees Department of Education issues new guidance on OPMs ICYMI: Department of Education issues final regulations on program integrity and institutional quality In late December, the Department of Education (ED) released final […]
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Department of Education moves forward with final regulations on program integrity and institutional quality President Biden signs the FAFSA Deadline Act Department of Education moves forward with final regulations on program integrity and institutional quality This week, the Department of Education (ED) submitted its final proposed rules on program integrity and institutional quality to the […]
Community College Legislative Priorities, November 2024
Community College Legislative Priorities, November 2024 (PDF)
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2025-26 FAFSA open to all students FAFSA Deadline Act heads to the President’s desk ICYMI: President-Elect Trump selects his Education Secretary 2025-26 FAFSA opens to all students On Thursday, the Department of Education (ED) announced the official release of the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) to all students and families. After completing […]
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2025-26 FAFSA ahead of schedule Bill Cassidy wins top spot on the HELP Committee Department of Education revives ICR plans amid SAVE plan litigation 2025-26 FAFSA ahead of schedule On Thursday, the Department of Education (ED) announced they are on track to release the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) to most students […]
WIOA Reauthorization – Community College Priorities
WIOA Reauthorization – Community College Priorities (PDF)
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Office of Federal Student Aid releases 2025-26 FAFSA preview Department of Education sends GE/FVT Completers List to schools Biden Administration unveils new debt relief proposal for borrowers experiencing financial hardship Office of Federal Student Aid releases 2025-26 FAFSA preview On Monday, the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) issued an Electronic Announcement (EA) containing new […]
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Updates on beta testing of the 2025-26 FAFSA On October 15, the Department of Education (ED) opened the second of four rounds of “Beta” testing for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with the form becoming available for a limited set of volunteer students and community-based organizations. Each beta test will look […]
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Department of Education publishes eligible colleges for the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program Updates on beta testing of the 2025-26 FAFSA Department of Education publishes eligible colleges for the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program This week, the Department of Education (ED) released a list of 200 institutions that are eligible for the new Postsecondary Success Recognition Program. […]
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Beta testing begins for the 2025-26 FAFSA House, Senate home for October recess, opportunities for lobbying in district Beta testing begins for the 2025-26 FAFSA The U.S. Education Department (ED) this week opened the first of four rounds of “beta” testing for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with the form being […]