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October 1, 2020
Vol. 12 - Issue 20

Department announced online and virtual workshop training, but space is limited

If the pandemic and the resulting cancellation of in-person training has left you behind on your training in the fundamentals of financial aid administration, now is your chance to catch up.

Guidance released to help schools prepare for 2021-22 verification

Financial aid offices can now prepare for the 2021-22 FAFSA verification season with the release of some suggested text last week by the Department of Education.

National student loan default rate continues to decline

The national student loan default rate dropped to 9.7 percent, according to figures released by the Department of Education this week.

Borrowers reminded about COVID-19 relief via email

The Department of Education reminded all federal student loan borrowers last month via email that relief measures in place because of the pandemic have been extended until the end of the year.

Deadline nearing to apply for participation in campus-based programs

The application deadline to participate in the 2021-22 campus-based financial aid programs is now more than a month away with the Department of Education extending the deadline to November 2.

One thing you must do before applying for financial aid

Before you can apply for financial aid to help pay for your education after high school, there is one step you must complete first.

Session for high school students now on StudentAidPandemic.org

Planning for life after high school is challenging at any time.

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