Federal Student Aid March 27, 2026 On Jan. 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) published final regulations on the return of Title IV, HEA funds (R2T4) (90 FR 470). These final regulations make several changes to the R2T4 requirements in section 484B of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). All of the […]
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Federal Student Aid Jill Desjean March 26, 2026 NASFAA members have reported receiving an increase in the number of borrower defense to repayment (BDR) claims over the past several weeks, leading to questions about the reason for the sudden uptick, whether more claims will follow and how many to expect, and whether and how schools […]
Read MoreFederal Student Aid March 20, 2026 On Oct. 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) published Federal Register notice 88 FR 74568 that amended regulations related to financial responsibility, administrative capability, certification procedures, and Ability-to-Benefit. Through this Electronic Announcement, ED is providing notice regarding its enforcement priorities under § 668.23(d)(1) which discusses audited financial statements which, in collaboration […]
Read MoreNASFAA Jill Desjean March 30, 2026 NASFAA members have reported receiving an increase in the number of borrower defense to repayment (BDR) claims over the past several weeks, leading to questions about the reason for the sudden uptick, whether more claims will follow and how many to expect, and whether and how schools should respond […]
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