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Is Your PowerFAIDS Software Working for You—Or Against You?
By: Alex Skarr, FAS Consultant In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, financial aid software is key in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of financial aid awarding processes. Even though many recognize the impact of technology on financial aid operations, it remains an under leveraged tool when it comes to maximizing efficiency, reducing compliance […]
Avoid the Dreaded Employee Turnover on Your Financial Aid Team
By: Juliana Davis, Senior Associate Consultant Employee turnover is plaguing every industry, and financial aid departments are not immune to its dreaded effects. According to a new report from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources and the National Association of Student Financial Aid Advisors (NASFAA), “Over half of all financial aid professionals are likely […]
Financial Value Transparency, Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) Where Do We Go from Here?
By: Bob Covey-Robbins, Senior FAS Consultant Editor’s Note (Updated February 14, 2025): On February 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education released Electronic Announcement GE-25-02, extending the deadline for Completers’ Lists and debt reporting for Financial Value Transparency/Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) to September 30, 2025. Institutions that missed the February 18 deadline now have more time […]