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To answer these questions, you will receive information about the student from different sources, including the Department of Education’s FAFSA Processing System (FPS) for financial aid applications and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) .  \nThroughout the year, the Department of Education (The Department) provides updates for schools in the form of Dear Colleague Letters (DCLs) . These and other releases, such as Federal Register notices and electronic announcements, contain system updates and technical guidance, and are available on the Knowledge Center ( [fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge](fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge) center).  \nThe FSA Handbook does not cover the operation of software. For schools using software provided by the Department, there are technical references on FSA Partner Connect that explain how the software operates. Schools using third-party software should consult the vendor’s reference materials for technical guidance.  \nProgram and systems information on the Knowledge Center  \nSoftware:  \nEDconnect  \nEDExpress for Windows (including Direct Loan Tools)  \nTechnical References and User Guides for:  \nFSA Basic Training for New Staff  \nFSA Basic Training for New Staff, a self-paced, comprehensive online guide to the Title IV programs. For more information, see:  \nFSA Training Center  \nRecent Changes  \nThroughout this volume, we have added and updated links for easy access to regulations and other supporting guidance.  \nHere are some of the other significant changes to Volume 1 for 2026-2027:  \nChapter 1:  \nAdded new section on Enrollment Status Effect on Annual Loan Limits, which announces proration of annual loan limits for new loan periods beginning on or after July 1, 2026 for certain students enrolled less than full-time. New regulations and further guidance will be published prior to July 1, 2026.  \nAdded new section on Recent SAI Changes, including assets excluded from SAI, and new rules for Pell eligibility.  \nOutdated information about the FAFSA form has been removed.  \nChapter 2:  \nRevised documentation guidance for Conditional Permanent Residents  \nGuidance added on children of Notice of Prima Facie Case VAWA applicants  \nDeferral of Removal added to the list of ineligible statuses  \nChapter 4:  \nSSN matching systems guidance updated  \nQuestions or comments?  \nWe appreciate any comments that you have on Volume 1 of the FSA Handbook. We revise the text based on questions and feedback from the financial aid community, so please reach out to us about how to improve the Handbook at Contact Customer Support | Help Center ([ed.gov](ed.gov)), by clicking on “FSA Handbook” in the “topic”dropdown menu.  \nChapter 1  \nSchool-Determined Requirements  \nIn this chapter, we discuss student eligibility requirements that don’t require information from the Department’s systems. Based on the requirements described in the regulations and the FSA Handbook, your school determines whether the student meets these eligibility requirements. In some cases, the financial aid office will need to get information from other school offices, such as the admissions office or the registrar, or from other  \nRegular Student in an Eligible Program  \nA person must be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program to receive Federal Student Aid (FSA) funds (exceptions are ","cbCaia42ViDzkEsD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia42ViDzkEsD","pdf",247859,101,"English","# Volume 1: Student Eligibility\n## Introduction\n## Sources of Information\n## Program and Systems Information on the Knowledge Center\n## Recent Changes\n### Chapter 1\n### Chapter 2\n### Chapter 4\n## School-Determined Requirements\n## Regular Student in an Eligible Program\n## Regular Student (Vol. 1, Chapter 1, Example 1)\n## Conditional Acceptance","[{\"question\":\"What eligibility responsibilities do schools have for Title IV Federal Student Aid recipients?\",\"answer\":\"Schools must ensure applicants meet eligibility requirements described in regulations and the handbook, and document key eligibility factors. 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