In a response featured in a CNET article, NASFAA senior policy analyst Megan Walter clarified that the Department of Education data accessed by DOGE is not covered under FERPA. This clarification directly counters misleading claims circulating on TikTok regarding student loan forgiveness.

In response to the Department of Education's letter warning that noncompliant institutions could lose federal funding, NASFAA reaffirmed its commitment to support member institutions. The organization highlighted the impracticality of a 14‐day compliance window and is actively engaging with policymakers and colleges to ensure that nondiscrimination obligations are met, thereby protecting student access to financial aid.

NASFAA staff reported that the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision overturning Chevron deference threatens the regulatory process of the Department of Education, potentially jeopardizing key regulations like the SAVE plan and student debt relief. The report discusses the long-term implications of this decision on federal regulatory systems that protect higher education and student interests.

NASFAA recapped its 2023 policy and advocacy efforts, detailing activities such as publishing reports and issue briefs, participating in hearings, sending letters, and submitting comments. These initiatives aimed to promote educational equity and progressive policy reform in the financial aid community.

NASFAA, along with other financial aid organizations, endorsed a bipartisan letter from U.S. Senators urging the Department of Education to provide clear guidance and communication for the rollout of the new FAFSA. The letter emphasizes streamlined processes and improved support for vulnerable students, including those facing financial insecurity and lacking reliable broadband access.

Helen Faith, UW–Madison’s director of student financial aid, has been elected as the 2023-24 national chair of NASFAA. The organization, which advocates for equitable student financial aid policies and provides professional development and legislative analysis, is expected to continue its work to enhance access and affordability in higher education.

NASFAA's President & CEO, Justin Draeger, endorsed the bipartisan FACT Act introduced by Representatives Trahan and Smucker, praising its potential to standardize financial aid communications and simplify the financial decision-making process for students. This support underscores NASFAA's commitment to protecting student interests and ensuring clear, equitable access to financial information in higher education.

On April 24, NASFAA issued a news release stating that Congress had moved the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act 'to the fast track,' suggesting a rapid legislative timeline. However, the claim was later corrected the following day, with NASFAA clarifying that the accelerated schedule applied only to its own internal process of holding legislative listening sessions. This incident highlights NASFAA’s active role in lobbying for student aid policy changes while also demonstrating a commitment to promptly correct misinformation.