Financial Aid Compliance Solutions - Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:48:56 -0500

This episode features updates to the illegal SAVE Plan Settlement and what students enrolled in the illegal SAVE Plan must do to enroll in the Income-Driven Repayment Plan, the latest compliance audit findings, announcement of the annual in-person Federal Student Aid Training Conference, USDE announces release of tax forms 1098-E for student loan interest deductions on 2025 federal tax returns, and much more.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:25:37 -0500

This episode highlights updates from USDE on the proposed settlement for the SAVE plan, and the impacts of the Somali fraud scandal in Minnesota extend to Federal Student Aid being robbed with ghost students, and much more.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:01:44 -0500

Friday's episode provides updates from Federal Student Aid on how the government shutdown is affecting students' and their families' lives and their livelihoods.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:30:30 -0400

Today's episode features the release of the 2026/2027 FAFSA® and what you need to do to complete it.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:41:28 -0400

Friday's episode was dedicated to Charlie Kirk.

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Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:23:00 -0400

This episode provides information on how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) affects student loan repayment and the USDE's announcement that interest accrual on the Biden-Harris administration's illegal SAVE plan will begin on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Let's Talk Financial Aid For College™

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:07:41 -0400

This episode provides updates on the USDE's loan repayment process, 2025/2026 FAFSA tips, and what students need to know before accepting award offers from their prospective schools, as well as updates on antisemitism investigations from the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:50:58 -0400

This episode updated folks on defaulted student loan repayment for the United States Department of Education and processed 2025/2026 Federal Student Aid files for the new award year beginning on July 1, 2025.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 10:09:58 -0400

This episode provides information on how the announcement of the United States Department of Education's closing will affect federal student aid.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:56:43 -0500

This episode provides updates on the state of college financial aid in America and the Department of Government Efficiency's necessary review to make recommendations on cutting waste funded by U.S. taxpayers.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:16:36 -0500

This episode features guidance on completing the 2025/2026 FAFSA® and aid eligibility requirements.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:35:35 -0400

This episode features updates on processing 2024/2025 financial aid awards, release of 2025/2026 FAFSA®, and student loan debt and repayment.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:35:41 -0400

This episode provides updates on the processing of 2024/2025 Financial Aid Packages for students and the latest news regarding Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:30:07 -0400

This episode provides updates on the 2024/2025 Award Year processing of aid and the truth about student loan forgiveness.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Thu, 02 May 2024 09:42:47 -0400

This episode provides updates on 2024/2025 FAFSA® and ramifications for students for participating in AntiSemitic Riots and the effects on their eligibility for Federal Student Aid.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 13:06:58 -0400

This episode features updates for the 2024/2025 FAFSA® processing timelines and accessibility for corrections for parents and students.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:28:28 -0500

This episode provides information on the 2024/2025 FAFSA® delays and how they affect students, their families, and colleges.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:18:47 -0500

This episode highlights the changes and status of being able to complete the 2024/2025 FAFSA®

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:50:54 -0400

Today's episode featured the latest updates for Student Loan Repayment.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:13:57 -0400

Happy Labor Day! Special Labor Day show featuring tips on how to begin student loan repayment.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:27:55 -0400

Welcome Back to School! This episode provides updates from USDE regarding student loan repayment that begins on October 1, 2023.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:22:03 -0400

Welcome Back To School! This episode features updates from USDE regarding student loan repayment that begins on October 1, 2023, and how to prepare yourself for repayment.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:44:23 -0400

This show is about the latest compliance audit findings on college financial aid files and updates on student loan repayment.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid For College™

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 09:49:17 -0400

Friday's show highlighted the Supreme Court's Ruling on Student Loan Debt Forgiveness and updates for the closeout of the 2022/2023 award year.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 12 May 2023 11:47:11 -0400

Today's show provides the latest updates for processing 2023/2024 Federal Student Aid files without an approved budget.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Wed, 03 May 2023 16:18:27 -0400

Today's show offered information regarding the "hold-up" on new award-year funding.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 10:19:02 -0500

Friday's episode was about common mistakes made on the FAFSA® and college financial aid literacy.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:37:03 -0500

Today's show featured updates from USDE on the status of Student Loan Debt Forgiveness and the Fresh Start Initiative for Default Loan Statuses.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:36:57 -0400

Friday's show highlighted what is happening with Student Loan Debt Relief.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Tue, 24 May 2022 10:10:47 -0400

Friday's show covered updates for the 2022/2023 award year, how to handle compliance reviews for Immigrants, and students with combined Aggregate Loan Limits.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:50:51 -0500

Welcome to Season 2 of Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™ - today's show was all about completing the 2022/2023 FAFSA®.

Let‘s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:22:35 -0400

This week's show featured co-host/guest Theresa Harris, aka Scholarship Momma of Harris College Counseling, in Chicago, IL.

Let‘s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:10:44 -0400

Today's show provided information for students and parents completing the 2022/2023 FAFSA® and the latest updates from the USDE regarding the student loan debt and repayment.

Let‘s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:36:39 -0400

Friday's show was all about the 2022/2023 FAFSA® launch and the latest updates from the Department of Education.

Let‘s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:24:36 -0400

Today's show covered the importance of the U.S. Constitution Day to Title IV institutions and their students, along with the latest on the fraud ring discovered in the California Community College system and how it affects California students' aid.

Let‘s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:32:53 -0400

Today's show is dedicated to the Iraq and Afghanistan servicemen and women and our Children of Fallen Heroes (First Responders) in honor of the Anniversary of 9/11.

Let‘s Talk Financial Aid for College™

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:33:00 -0400

Friday's show kicked off Season 2 with the latest updates from the USDE.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:50:44 -0400

This show was all about the updates to the U.S. Department of Education's compliance reviews of student files and how it affects the financial aid process and eligibility.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 11:56:57 -0400

This week's show how USDE latest changes affect financial aid eligibility.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:49:00 -0400

Today's episode covered the start of the 2021/2022 award year, audit preparedness, and the 2019/2020 Direct Loan closeout deadline.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:51:58 -0400

Friday's show provided information about USDE's Repeal of Subsidized Usage Limit.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:30:35 -0400

This show was all about the difference between loan academic years, award years, and loan periods. And, the latest updates for Direct Loans going into repayment.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:19:57 -0400

Today's show was all about Direct Loan Interest Rates and Origination Fees.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:16:55 -0400

Last Friday's show featured the 12 pertinent tips that financial aid advisors should provide to their students and parents when reviewing their financial aid offer.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:20:15 -0400

This week's episode features information that students should know when considering transferring from one school to another and how it affects their financial aid eligibility.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:11:40 -0500

Today's show is all about Aggregate Loan Limits for Undergrads.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:36:38 -0500

Today's show continued the conversation regarding student loan debt and repayment.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:50:33 -0500

Today's show was about Federal Student Aid Aggregate Loan Limits and Public Student Loan Debt Forgiveness.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:55:16 -0500

This week's show was dedicated to Student Financial Empowerment and HEERFII.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:32:48 -0500

Today's show featured getting files ready for USDE audit.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:20:01 -0500

Today's show featured guest, Theresa Harris of Scholarship Momma discussing Student Financial Empowerment.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:56:44 -0500

Happy New Year! Today's show featured highlights from 2020 and what is happening for 2021.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:58:56 -0500

Today's show highlighted tips on preparing for annual Title IV audits and highlights from the week.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:30:15 -0500

Today's show was live from the Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference. Highlights from this week's training and an exciting announcement from Daina Anderson of Financial Aid Compliance Solutions.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:00:29 -0500

Today's show was dedicated to Iraq & Afghanistan Service Grants. Common questions asked for completing the FAFSA®.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:57:55 -0500

Today's show celebrated National Scholarship Month providing multiple resources offering substantial amounts of scholarship money.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:44:50 -0400

Today's show highlighted tips accessing the most in "free" Federal Student Aid for your students. USDE update on 2019/2020 Pell Deobligation, FSA Training Opportunites, and Financial Aid Compliance Solutions Training Series beginning next Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. EDT.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:40:28 -0400

Today's show is dedicated to Ways Financial Aid Advisors Can Best Serve Students.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:53:21 -0400

Today's show - How to Increase Cash Flow for Your Institution and weekly USDE updates.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:07:07 -0400

Today's show - Tips on How to Get the Most Federal Aid for Your Students Using Professional Judgements.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:02:28 -0400

Today's show covered USDE Final Regulations Release, 2019/2020 deadlines, and 2021/2022 FAFSA®.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:33:19 -0400

Today's show was dedicated to the U.S. Constitution Day Celebration, which included a Live Reading of the U.S. Constitution.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:54:29 -0400

This episode provides USDE updates regarding changes to Teach Grants service requirements interrupted due to Covid-19, and deadlines for 2019/2020.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:38:06 -0400

Today's show featured updates from the USDE regarding COVID-19.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 19:41:42 -0400

Today's show featured updates from USDE regarding CARES Act ending on Sept. 30, 2020, which means that students are going into repayment on Oct. 1, 2020. And, updates on 2020/2021 Non-filer Verification Requirements.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:06:47 -0400

Today's show was dedicated to student loan defaults and how it can affect your school's Cohort Default Rate.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:08:44 -0400

Today's show was dedicated to how not to lose aid money for your institution and students.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:53:09 -0400

Today's show shares the story of how to avoid costly mistakes when processing Federal Student Aid.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:07:33 -0400

This week's show was dedicated to getting all the aid available.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:15:43 -0400

Today's episode was dedicated to introducing Financial Aid Compliance Solutions for Career and Technical Schools. Offering guidance and Federal Student Aid Training for Financial Aid Advisors to reduce non-compliance. Guarantee successful USDE audits.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Thu, 28 May 2020 11:15:00 -0400

Today's episode was dedicated to the Class of 2020.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:06:00 -0400

This episode was dedicated to inviting interviews to the show.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:54:46 -0400

This show that aired on 4/10/2020 was dedicated to USDE updates regarding student loans and available scholarships.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:35:00 -0400

Today's episode was dedicated to the CARES Act and how it affects students and their loans.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:59:17 -0400

Today's episode was dedicated to getting creative with finances to support yourself with no income.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:19:30 -0400

Today's show was dedicated to answering questions with regards to completing the 2020/2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid a.k.a. FAFSA®

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:04:50 -0400

Today's episode was dedicated to providing updates from USDE regarding defaulted student loans and 2020/2021 award year training offered via DAS Virtual Financial Aid Training Academy.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:36:36 -0400

Today's episode was dedicated to providing updates regarding how the United States Department of Education and the federal government are providing support to students; colleges and universities during the war against Covid-19.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:54:46 -0400

Today's show was dedicated to providing resources that are being provided to assist students with transitioning from on-campus to online to make things easier.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:54:09 -0400

Today's show was dedicated to how Covid-19 ("Coronavirus") may affect financial aid disbursements.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 11:58:38 -0500

Today's show was dedicated to sub usage limits.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 10:57:56 -0500

This week's episode was dedicated to awarding cross-over students.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 08:22:57 -0500

This episode was dedicated to the 2020/2021 Pell Grant eligibility and announcing DAS Virtual Financial Aid Training Academy.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:04:44 -0500

Today's episode discussed the advantage of attending career schools over traditional schools.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:56:13 -0500

This show was dedicated to how DAS Financial Aid Consulting Services, LLC can help students with their college financial aid.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:05:45 -0500

This episode was dedicated to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday - Day of Service

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 13:44:24 -0500

This week's show was dedicated to discussing loan debt, aggregate combined loan limits - defaulted loan status, and what happens to student loans when filing bankruptcy.

Let's Talk Financial Aid for College

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:42:04 -0500

If you are applying to go to college, university or technical/trade schools in the United States and need financial aid, this PODCAST is for you.

What Students Should Know Before Transferring from Current Institution to Another

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 11:37:38 -0500

This show will provide information to help students understand what happens to their financial aid when transferring from their current institution to a new institution.

Verification 101

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:00:58 -0500

This episode goes over how to complete the USDE's process called verification.

Federal Student Aid available to Veterans and Children of Fallen Heroes

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:52:41 -0500

This episode is dedicated to children and families of Veterans and Fallen Heroes. We humbly thank you for your service.

Welcome To DAS Financial Aid Consulting Services, LLC

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:44:52 -0400

Welcome to DAS Financial Aid Consulting Services and the 2020-2021 FAFSA®