Top AskRegs for PLUS Loans

Whether you’re brand new to Direct PLUS Loans, need a refresher, or are curious about how the One Big Beautiful Bill will impact Direct PLUS Loan processing on your campus, this webinar will help you make sense of it all by answering some of the top PLUS Loan questions we’ve received at AskRegs. Join Jennifer Philen, NASFAA regulatory specialist, and Lissa Powell, NASFAA training content and presentation specialist, for a review of some of the most frequently asked AskRegs questions related to Direct PLUS Loans. Topics will include Parent PLUS Loan eligibility requirements, Parent PLUS Loan denials, PLUS Loan credit checks, and changes to the PLUS Loan program as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 

Speakers

Jennifer Philen Regulatory Specialist NASFAA	Lissa Powell Training Content and Presentation Specialist NASFAA

Sponsor

NASFAA thanks Sallie for sponsoring this webinar. Sallie is an education solutions company and partner for student success throughout the higher education journey. We offer a growing suite of solutions to help students and families plan, pay for, and succeed in college and beyond, including Sallie Mae private student loans and savings products, free tools and resources to search for scholarships, compare colleges, understand financial aid, launch careers, and more. 

Financial Aid Competencies 

This webinar aligns with the following NASFAA Financial Aid Competencies:

Laws, Regulations and Compliance

Customer Service

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