Training and Workshops

Think AHEAD: Takeaways from Negotiated Rulemaking and the AHEAD Committee

Tue, Feb 10, 2026 02:00 PM

Think ahead with this update on OB3 negotiated rulemaking and the latest from the AHEAD (Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell) Committee. This session provides a foundational overview of the NegReg process and how it shapes federal regulations, followed by key takeaways from the January 2026 AHEAD Committee sessions with a focus on changes to school accountability. This session is ideal for anyone seeking a timely update on recent policy developments and insight into how new rules impact school reporting and accountability metrics—whether you've been following committee sessions or are just catching up.

Speakers:

• Rebecca McFarland, Associate Director of Undergraduate Financial Aid, Emerson College
• Brianna Juaire, Associate Director of Compliance, Training, and Audit at Northeastern University.

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NASFAA Credential Training provided by EASFAA
Satisfactory Academic Progress

Friday, March 13th | 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. | University of Vermont

Instructed by Tanner Matchus, FAAC®, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Community College of Vermont

Learning Objectives

After completing this lesson, you will:

• Understand foundational concepts of satisfactory academic progress; and
• Learn about satisfactory academic progress consumer information requirements

Key Concepts

• Quantitative component; maximum timeframe; qualitative component; consumer information requirements.

Deadline to register is March 4^th. 

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