OTC AskRegs Experts: NASFAA's 2026-27 FAFSA Comments and Updated R2T4 Decision Trees
Release Date: 04/10/2025
OTC From the Field: Getting to Know NASFAA's New President and CEO Melanie Storey
NASFAA's Off the Cuff Podcast
This week on a special episode of "Off The Cuff," Beth is joined by NASFAA’s new president and CEO Melanie Storey to answer questions submitted from NASFAA members. Melanie answers several questions, ranging from challenges with FAFSA simplification, the state of federal student aid, the current political climate, the future of the financial aid profession, and much more. Join us in welcoming Melanie to the NASFAA team!
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OTC Inside the Beltway: Collections Set to Resume on Defaulted Federal Student Loans, A New NegReg, Lawsuits and More
NASFAA's Off the Cuff Podcast
This week on "Off The Cuff," Maria is joined by Jill, Megan, and Nalia to discuss several issues impacting the world of higher education. First, Megan debriefs listeners on this week’s news that the Department of Education (ED) will resume the collections process for defaulted federal student loans. Then, Jill discusses the upcoming negotiated rulemaking (NegReg) public hearing on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and other topics. Megan also provides a brief update on two lawsuits against ED, including one on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan, and another from...
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OTC AskRegs Experts: Unpacking Late Disbursements and Unofficial Withdrawals
NASFAA's Off the Cuff Podcast
This week on "Off the Cuff," David and Maria discuss two topics associated with end-of-year issues, late disbursements and unofficial withdrawals. David kicks off the discussion on late disbursements by first going through some basic rules and then discussing different scenarios institutions may experience. From there, David and Maria discuss unofficial withdrawals, R2T4, and students who stopped attending an institution before the term ends. The duo ends the discussion by answering questions on the process.
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OTC AskRegs Experts: Unpacking Late Disbursements and Unofficial Withdrawals
NASFAA's Off the Cuff Podcast
This week on "Off the Cuff," David and Maria discuss two topics associated with end-of-year issues, late disbursements and unofficial withdrawals. David kicks off the discussion on late disbursements by first going through some basic rules and then discussing different scenarios institutions may experience. From there, David and Maria discuss unofficial withdrawals, R2T4, and students who stopped attending an institution before the term ends. The duo ends the discussion by answering questions on the process.
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OTC AskRegs Experts: Unpacking Late Disbursements and Unofficial Withdrawals
NASFAA's Off the Cuff Podcast
This week on "Off the Cuff," David and Maria discuss two topics associated with end-of-year issues, late disbursements and unofficial withdrawals. David kicks off the discussion on late disbursements by first going through some basic rules and then discussing different scenarios institutions may experience. From there, David and Maria discuss unofficial withdrawals, R2T4, and students who stopped attending an institution before the term ends. The duo ends the discussion by answering questions on the process.
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OTC AskRegs Experts: Unpacking Late Disbursements and Unofficial Withdrawals
NASFAA's Off the Cuff Podcast
This week on "Off the Cuff," David and Maria discuss two topics associated with end-of-year issues, late disbursements and unofficial withdrawals. David kicks off the discussion on late disbursements by first going through some basic rules and then discussing different scenarios institutions may experience. From there, David and Maria discuss unofficial withdrawals, R2T4, and students who stopped attending an institution before the term ends. The duo ends the discussion by answering questions on the process.
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OTC AskRegs Experts: Unpacking Late Disbursements and Unofficial Withdrawals
NASFAA's Off the Cuff Podcast
This week on "Off the Cuff," David and Maria discuss two topics associated with end-of-year issues, late disbursements and unofficial withdrawals. David kicks off the discussion on late disbursements by first going through some basic rules and then discussing different scenarios institutions may experience. From there, David and Maria discuss unofficial withdrawals, R2T4, and students who stopped attending an institution before the term ends. The duo ends the discussion by answering questions on the process.
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OTC AskRegs Experts: Unpacking Late Disbursements and Unofficial Withdrawals
NASFAA's Off the Cuff Podcast
This week on "Off the Cuff," David and Maria discuss two topics associated with end-of-year issues, late disbursements and unofficial withdrawals. David kicks off the discussion on late disbursements by first going through some basic rules and then discussing different scenarios institutions may experience. From there, David and Maria discuss unofficial withdrawals, R2T4, and students who stopped attending an institution before the term ends. The duo ends the discussion by answering questions on the process.
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OTC AskRegs Experts: Unpacking Late Disbursements and Unofficial Withdrawals
NASFAA's Off the Cuff Podcast
This week on "Off the Cuff," David and Maria discuss two topics associated with end-of-year issues, late disbursements and unofficial withdrawals. David kicks off the discussion on late disbursements by first going through some basic rules and then discussing different scenarios institutions may experience. From there, David and Maria discuss unofficial withdrawals, R2T4, and students who stopped attending an institution before the term ends. The duo ends the discussion by answering questions on the process.
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OTC AskRegs Experts: Unpacking Late Disbursements and Unofficial Withdrawals
NASFAA's Off the Cuff Podcast
This week on "Off the Cuff," David and Maria discuss two topics associated with end-of-year issues, late disbursements and unofficial withdrawals. David kicks off the discussion on late disbursements by first going through some basic rules and then discussing different scenarios institutions may experience. From there, David and Maria discuss unofficial withdrawals, R2T4, and students who stopped attending an institution before the term ends. The duo ends the discussion by answering questions on the process.
info_outlineThis week on "Off the Cuff," Jill and Sarah discuss NASFAA's submitted comments on the upcoming 2026-27 FAFSA and an updated resource, NASFAA's R2T4 decision trees. Jill highlights several key points NASFAA made in its submitted comments on the 2026–27 FAFSA, including the importance of the intended use of FAFSA data, FA-DDX working for contributors without a Social Security number, and more. Sarah then walk listeners through the latest R2T4 regulations, which were published in early January under the Biden administration. Sarah highlights NASFAA's updated R2T4 decision trees as a resource for members.