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Even well-established Return of Title IV processes can break down when student scenarios fall outside standard patterns.

The NASFAA 2026 Virtual Summit will feature an R2T4 session focused on regulatory edge cases, including modules within standard terms and determining when a student is — or is not — considered a withdrawal. Grounded in regulation and published guidance, this session will highlight high-risk areas and reinforce compliant decision-making through practical scenarios.

Learn more about what to expect from this session: https://ow.ly/3EVu50Z6EO7

Only one person from your institution/organization needs to register for the Virtual Summit, then everyone on your NASFAA roster can attend!

The Department of Education issued an electronic announcement on Friday with several best practices institutions should consider to prevent fraud in federal student assistance programs.

⚠️ Use account holds aggressively when risk indicators appear.

⚠️ Require layered identity verification for higher-risk cases.

⚠️ Treat conflicting information as a campuswide responsibility.

⚠️ Check attendance and academic engagement before refunds go out.

⚠️ Use unusual enrollment history and transfer patterns as risk indicators.

⚠️ Strengthen process for reviewing subsequent ISIRs and post-disbursement discrepancies.

⚠️ Build a formal red-flags program and train staff.

⚠️ Protect refund processes and account-change requests.

⚠️ Refer credible fraud information to the Department’s OIG and document the basis.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/TLO750Z6ej1

Did you know that your institution's registration for the NASFAA 2026 Virtual Summit includes a professional credential training session that can qualify you to take the corresponding NASFAA Professional Credential test at no additional cost?!

Make sure your institution is registered for the virtual summit, so you can earn the Cash Management Professional Credential to add to your resume: https://ow.ly/nM0U50Z2paH

Please Note: Live attendance is required to receive complimentary access to the credential test.

Attending the NASFAA 2026 National Conference for the first time can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what to expect or how to make the most of the experience. This webinar is designed to give first-time attendees a practical roadmap for success during and after the conference.

Register today to join the live webinar on June 3: https://ow.ly/jHoy50Z1IWr

First time at the NASFAA National Conference? Experienced attendees are ready to help you make the most of your first conference experience!

RETURNING ATTENDEES: Sign up to be a conference mentor and share your conference know-how with first-time attendees. Your experience could help someone feel more confident, connected, and ready to make the most of the conference: https://ow.ly/ftrh50Z1LwB

FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES: Sign up to get matched with a mentor pod so you can build connections, get insider tips, and feel confident navigating the conference from day one: https://ow.ly/yQ0I50Z1LwE

Congratulations to the five financial aid professionals who earned their FAAC® designation this month! 🎉

Earning the FAAC® designation offers a valuable benchmark to our community, providing:
🚀 Increased opportunity for career growth
🚀 Validation of competencies essential to effective financial aid administration
🚀 National recognition via industry assessment

We want to help you be successful on your journey towards the FAAC® designation! We've developed several candidate resources to help you prepare: https://ow.ly/lS0x50Z2LHL

The Department of Education released a FAQ document on Thursday, addressing the new loan limits established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which take effect July 1, 2026.

The document covers six topic areas:
1️⃣ eligibility for the interim exception to the post-July 1 loan limits;
2️⃣ calculation of the expected time to credential (ETTC);
3️⃣ general loan limit mechanics;
4️⃣ graduate and professional student loan limits;
5️⃣ Parent PLUS loan limits; and
6️⃣ the new $257,500 lifetime maximum aggregate loan limit.

Notably, the FAQ does not contain any questions about loan adjustments for less-than-full-time enrollment and the schedule of reductions formula.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/q05l50Z2UKS