Understanding the Latest at the Department of Education

There's no shortage of news about the U.S. Department of Education these days—from an executive order proposing to eliminate the agency, to new proposals on Capitol Hill that could reshape federal aid programs, to upcoming regulatory changes. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' Karen McCarthy joins NACUBO's Liz Clark and Bryan Dickson to explore what these developments mean for higher education institutions and staff working in financial aid and business offices. They also discuss how NASFAA and NACUBO are supporting their members through advocacy and engagement. Additional Resources: Read the latest NACUBO news Follow NASFAA on LinkedIn Connect with Liz Clark on LinkedIn Connect with Bryan Dickson on LinkedIn Check out NACUBO's other podcasts! Career Conversations CBO Speaks

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Understanding the Latest at the Department of Education is an episode from NACUBO In Brief by National Association of College and University Business Officers.

This episode is 25:05 long.

This episode was published on May 19, 2025.

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