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NASFAA's Off the Cuff Podcast

Hosted by NASFAA staff, this weekly podcast offers an unscripted view of hot financial aid and higher education-related topics. Justin Draeger and co-hosts will discuss what's happening inside the beltway to give you an insider's perspective.
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Now displaying: July, 2021
Jul 29, 2021

This week on "Off The Cuff," the team dives into Congress’ legislative landscape for the summer with the House slated to shortly adjourn until mid-September. Justin and Megan provide updates on the annual budgeting process, what to expect in the reconciliation process and highlight a number of policy proposals that could see floor action in the months ahead. Hugh highlights some recent discussions surrounding the student loan landscape recapping Sen. Elizabeth Warren's second hearing on student loans coupled with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recent remarks. Jill then covers a number of changes coming for loan servicing as well as the Department of Education’s (ED) recent outreach to collect comments on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program experiences. Plus the team wants to know: What are your summer vacation plans?

Jul 15, 2021

This week on “Off The Cuff,” the team covers the latest news from the Department of Education (ED) concerning changes to the verification process for the 2021-22 award year. Jump to minute 7:03 to dive right into the policy discussion where Karen and Justin break down what impact the changes will have on the upcoming award year. Hugh has an update on congressional spending negotiations and shares how the legislative process could affect a number of higher education programs. Jill also then details an emergency broadband program that can be utilized by Pell Grant recipients. Plus the team wants to know what headlines from the past week made you think to yourself, what did I just read?

Jul 8, 2021

This week on "Off The Cuff," the team provides updates on the latest news surrounding efforts to double the maximum Pell Grant award and the developments on the legislative landscape for implementing President Joe Biden’s higher education agenda. Megan previews the House’s next steps on working through the appropriations process with the Department of Education’s (ED) funding bill slated to soon be released. Owen then jumps in to provide details on congressional efforts to extend the federal student loan moratorium past its September 30 deadline. The team then dives into breaking developments concerning the student loan servicing. Plus the team wants to know, what is the best backhanded compliment you have ever received?

Jul 1, 2021

This week on a special episode of "Off The Cuff" we hear from Federal Student Aid's (FSA) Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray as he spoke at the NASFAA 2021 virtual conference and detailed his vision for FSA. Justin then dives into a Q&A with Cordray where they discuss potential reforms for the the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and the transition of millions of borrowers back into repayment when the federal forbearance period on federally-held student loans comes to an end. Plus, we want to know how you are spending your holiday weekend?

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