Blue Icon is Ready to Assist with OB3

We all know that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) makes significant changes to federal financial aid administration beginning July 1, 2026. Financial aid administrators must communicate changes, reconfigure packaging, provide additional counseling to students, and train staff. NASFAA has developed several tools to assist schools implement OB3 changes, but you may need more help. Blue Icon Advisors has experienced financial aid professionals who are ready to assist you with these time critical tasks so you can be compliant and maintain student service. Here are some ways we can help:

Data Analysis in NASFAA’s Federal Loan Funding Gap Modeling Tool

NASFAA has created a tool to help institutions estimate potential future funding gaps for currently enrolled students resulting from the changes to student and parent loan limits from OB3. Blue Icon can take data from your internal systems to estimate loan funding gaps for Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional students. Having this information allows you to project potential enrollment changes, determine institutional loan program needs, and effectively communicate to students, families, and upper administration how OB3 will affect their aid now and in the future.

Serve as a Thought Partner

Blue Icon consultants are financial aid professionals familiar with the challenges you and your school face every day and what OB3 can mean for your students, staff, and institution. Our consultants will work with you to strategize changes to your packaging philosophy; develop a communication plan for students, families, and school leaders; and prioritize these tasks with other competing initiatives.

Interim Staffing

Due to the OB3 changes, students and families will have additional questions about aid packages and options to fill funding gaps. Supplement your staff with our consultants who know how to effectively communicate with students and families about these complex changes and discuss funding options. Financial aid management systems may not be updated to automate packaging, and consultants can provide that extra manual processing power. If you would rather have your focus on OB3 discussions and decision-making, our consultants can continue regular operations and processing tasks for you.

Contact Blue Icon Advisors today to explore options and request a proposal so you can receive the support you need to support student enrollment and maintain institutional compliance.