by Carla Arsaga | Jul 18, 2025 | Blog
Please note that the Department of Education must make system updates and publish guidance on the changes. By Rick Cox and Siobahn Arbogast The Reconciliation Bill has now been passed to go into effect July 1, 2026. Please note that the Department of Education must...
by Carla Arsaga | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
Your Policies and Procedures Manual gives your financial aid team a day-to-day guide for compliance, operations and processes. It’s a good time to update. By Rick Cox and Siobahn Arbogast ● One of the recommendations is to assign a particular procedure or policy to...
by Carla Arsaga | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog
The closeout deadline for Pell is September 30, 2025. For Direct Loans, the closeout date is July 31, 2025. By Siobahn Arbogast As the award year nears the close for both Pell 2024-2025 and Direct Loan 2023-2024, we would like to remind the financial aid community of...
by Carla Arsaga | May 13, 2025 | Blog
If you’re considering whether to make a change, consider these important questions when evaluating a Third Party Servicer If your team is stretched thin by managing Title IV financial aid processing, or concerned about compliance risk, it may be time to explore...
by Carla Arsaga | May 8, 2025 | Blog
The recent reconciliation bill, which now waits to go to the full House, includes changes to Pell Grant eligibility, the elimination of Grad PLUS loans and the repeal of key components that are part of Title IV federal student aid. By Rick Cox The House Education and...
