Official account for the chief operating officer for the office of Federal Student Aid (FSA). Posts prior to Jan. 20, 2025, are from previous administrations.
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Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
The government shutdown has ended, and we’re back to help answer your questions about federal student aid. Remember to complete your FAFSA® form before your state's deadline at fafsa.gov
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
You can still fill out your FAFSA® form! Financial aid disbursements aren’t affected by the government shutdown. You should still make payments on your federal student loans.
Need help? Aidan’s got your back 24/7 at StudentAid.gov
We won’t be posting or replying to questions during the shutdown, but help is still available online.
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
The 2026-27 FAFSA form is LIVE — the earliest launch in history! 🎉
Under @POTUS leadership, the form is available ahead of schedule and American families can now complete the form in minutes.
Visit StudentAid.gov to fill out your FAFSA today!
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
Each year, 17+ million students submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.
ED is committed to delivering a new era of FAFSA simplicity & support, making it easier to complete & more aligned with the needs of students & families: blog.ed.gov/2025/04/the-fafs…
ALT The FAFSA® Form is Working - and Getting Better Every Day
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
New to the FAFSA® form? It's likely you will need information from your parent to complete your form.
With our new tool, you can determine which parent(s) you will need to include to your FAFSA form. StudentAid.gov/fafsaparent
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
The 2025–26 FAFSA® form is now available.
Complete your form before your state’s deadline to be eligible for the most amount of aid.
ALT State Deadlines for the 2025–26 FAFSA Form Contact Your Financial Aid Office: AL, CO, HI, NE, NH, NM, OK, PR, RI, SD, WI, WY ASAP after Dec. 1: AK, GA, IL, KY, ND, NV, OR, SC, UT, VT, WA ASAP after Dec. 31: IN, MT, VA January: TX February: CT, MO March: CA, ID, MD, TN, WV April: AZ, KS, NJ, MS May: FL, ME, MA, PA June-Oct: AR, DE, DC, IA, LA, MI, MN, NC, NY, OH Note: These are the deadlines as of December 2024. Please check our website for the current deadlines in your state.
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
Like a fingerprint or signature, your StudentAid.gov account serves as an identifier unique to each person. Parents completing the 2025–26 FAFSA® form must have their own account to complete the form.
ALT Your StudentAid.gov account is unique to you, and each student and contributor must have their own when completing the 2025–26 FAFSA form!
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $4.28 billion in additional student loan relief for 54,900 borrowers who work in public service – part of significant fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: ed.gov/about/news/press-rele…
ALT Biden-Harris Administration Approves Additional $4.28 Billion in Student Debt Relief for Nearly 55,000 Public Service Workers
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
🏈 Game day is here!
The 2025–26 FAFSA® form is now available to all students, so make sure you’re ready by having these essentials on hand.
ALT What You Need To Complete the 2025–26 FAFSA Form Your StudentAid.gov account Your contributor’s information, including their name, date of birth, Social Security number (if they have one), and email address The schools you are applying to (for first-year students) or the school you will be attending (for returning students) Records of child support received Records of your assets Your 2023 tax return
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
Congratulations, December 2024 grads! You’ve earned it. 🥂
Remember that you have a six-month grace period before you need to start repaying your Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans. StudentAid.gov/manage-loans/…
ALT Congratulations Class of 2024!
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
"These students are worth fighting for. Together we can help them achieve. Together and only together, we all win. Thank you and thank you for everything that you do to build that better future." -@UnderSecKvaal #FSATC2024
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
"During my time as Under Secretary, I've been so glad to have the chance to meet students who are the first in their families to go to college thanks to Pell Grants and students who are pursuing degrees while raising kids of their own, determined to give them a brighter future, students whose goal in life is to pay it forward as a teacher or a nurse or a pillar of their extended family, students pursuing breakthroughs in medicine or technology to improve all of our lives. It's because of those students that I still believe in higher education, and I believe in the capacity of our colleges and universities to help them win." -@UnderSecKvaal #FSATC2024
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
Thanks to @UnderSecKvaal's leadership, @usedgov has
✅ partnered with federal agencies to make sure more eligible students receive means-tested benefits, like SNAP or low or no-cost internet access;
➕expanded access to Federal Pell Grants; and
📋 increased accountability for schools that participate in @FAFSA programs.
Follow this thread for highlights from his #FSATC2024 keynote.
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
When borrowers access their in-progress PSLF application in My Activity, they have the option to upload their signed form (if the borrower opted to provide manual signatures) and other relevant documents. They can also review existing uploads.
#FSATC2024
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
Borrowers can use the "My Aid" section on their StudentAid.gov Dashboard to learn more about their Public Service Loan Forgiveness progress. #FSATC2024
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
#FSATC2024's StudentAid.gov Walkthrough and Coming Attractions session starts now. Follow this thread and tune in for insights from Monica Chiazza, Colleen Campbell, and Austin Hall: 2024fsatc.us.chime.live
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
Updates to the 2025–26 FAFSA® form include:
1️⃣Improved help text with guidance for users throughout the site
2️⃣Students can submit application while contributors without a Social Security number await verification
3️⃣ Applicant or contributor not required to re-sign if their counterpart updates their data
#FSATC2024
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
Here's some more details on the 2025-2026 FAFSA® form beta process - based on the feedback from institutions, students and contributors. #FSATC2024
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
In July 2023, @usedgov announced its intent to establish a Negotiated Rulemaking committee for Student Debt Relief: federalregister.gov/document…
During the 30 public comment period we received 148,567 comments, a record-breaking number of engagements. #FSATC2024
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer retweeted
We're on to #FSATC2024's Federal Update, presented by Tamy Abernathy and Melanie Storey. Follow this thread for highlights.
