Press Releases: 2019 Archive
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NASFAA Supports Bipartisan FAFSA Act and Permanent MSI Funding in FUTURE Act
December 5, 2019 - The Senate today unanimously passed an amended version of the House-passed FUTURE Act that would simplify the financial aid application, verification, and student loan repayment processes for millions of students. -
Statement from NASFAA President Justin Draeger on the Passing of Jeff Appel, Federal Student Aid's Director of Policy Liaison and Implementation
November 30, 2019 - NASFAA President Justin Draeger issued a statement on the passing of Jeff Appel, Federal Student Aid's Director of Policy Liaison and Implementation. -
NASFAA, National College Access Network Release Statement of Support for Bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act
October 22, 2019 - Sens. Lamar Alexander and Doug Jones today introduced the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2019, a bill that would create a streamlined financial aid application process. -
NASFAA Statement on College Affordability Act
October 15, 2019 - The House Committee on Education and Labor today released its comprehensive Higher Education Act reauthorization bill, the College Affordability Act. NASFAA President Justin Draeger issued the following statement about the bill. -
Students: Don't Miss Out on Crucial Financial Aid Dollars
September 30, 2019 - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, for the 2020-21 academic year will become available to students and families on Tuesday, October 1. -
NASFAA Statement on Student Loan Cohort Default Rates
September 25, 2019 - The latest national cohort default rates suggest that the growth in student loan defaults is slowing, but that avoiding default remains a significant challenge for many. -
NASFAA Supports Bipartisan FACT Act
September 17, 2019 - The FACT Act seeks to improve institutions’ financial aid offers by requiring them to use consumer-tested standard terms and definitions. -
NASFAA Releases Priorities for Higher Education Act
August 22, 2019 - NASFAA published its most recent recommendations for Congress as it reauthorizes the HEA. -
NASFAA Statement on GAO Report
July 25, 2019 - In a report released today, GAO raises red flags about the potential for fraud in IDR plans related to certain scenarios where borrowers self-certify income and family size. -
NASFAA Publishes 2019 State of Student Aid Report
July 23, 2019 - This resource provides background on the basics of the federal student financial aid programs that provide funding to millions of students each year. -
2019 NASFAA Awards Announced in Orlando
June 26, 2019 - National Association bestows 2019 awards on financial aid administrators who exemplify excellence in serving students. -
NASFAA Launches Certified Financial Aid Administrator™ Program
June 24, 2019 - The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) today officially launched its new Certified Financial Aid Administrator™ (CFAA) Program. -
NASFAA Presidential Cheat Sheet: Tracking Higher Ed in the 2020 Race
June 19, 2019 - The race for the 2020 presidential election is already heating up with more than two dozen candidates throwing their hats in the ring. -
More Isn’t Always Better: NASFAA Study Shows Students, Parents Prefer Simplicity in Financial Aid Award Notifications
June 4, 2019 - What students and parents want is sometimes at odds with what policymakers require and what schools provide, according to a new survey from the NASFAA and ASA Research. -
With College Decision Day Just Around the Corner, Students Have Much to Consider
April 19, 2019 - NASFAA Resource Can Help Students, Parents Compare Financial Aid Awards to Make a Wise Choice Friday, April 19, 2019—In just two weeks, on May 1, prospective college freshmen all over the country will have to make a decision about where they w... -
Higher Education Committee of 50 Issues Policy Recommendations to Transform Higher Education
March 13, 2019 - Higher Education Committee of 50 releases 36 recommendations, giving on-the-ground practitioners who work with students each day a seat at the table. -
NASFAA’s NextStepsEd Website and Ticketing System Can Help Students Displaced by Sudden Closure of Argosy University, Art Institute Campuses
March 8, 2019 - NASFAA's NextStepsED website can help students navigate school closures. -
NASFAA Encourages Schools to Join in Financial Aid Awareness Month Campaign
February 11, 2019 - NASFAA’s Infographics and Resources Can Help Aid Offices Communicate with Students Throughout “#FinAidFeb” About Availability of Aid -
NASFAA Statement on the FAFSA Fairness Act of 2019
February 8, 2019 - Justin Draeger, president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), issued a statement in regard to the FAFSA Fairness Act of 2019. -
Decipher and Compare Financial Aid Offers With NASFAA Resource
January 24, 2019 - Students and families can use NASFAA’s Award Notification Comparison Worksheet to make more informed decisions when choosing a college. -
Education Department Updates Consumer Tool to Improve Transparency for Parents and Students
January 17, 2019 - ED yesterday released an updated version of its Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, citing a NASFAA report as one of the catalysts for the change.