Dear Colleague:
We are pleased to continue to offer new webinars and virtual office hours during August 2026 for schools on the new regulations implementing changes to the federal student aid programs that were enacted in the OBBBA.
These sessions provide the financial aid community with an opportunity to receive timely answers to questions and updates on key topics related to the implementation of the new regulations.
Refer to the sections below for more information.
There is no need to register for the live webinars. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and we can accommodate up to 10,000 attendees in each session.
All sessions are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Eastern time (ET). See below for complete details about each webinar, including the link to join on the day of the event.
Note: Each webinar will be hosted on Zoom. For the best webinar experience, download the Zoom app before the event.
Title: Implementation of New Loan Limits and Interim Exception for Continuing Students
Date/Time: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, 11 a.m.–Noon ET
Link to Join Webinar:
Zoom Link for Implementation of New Loan Limits and Interim Exception for Continuing Students
Webinar ID: 165 475 3827
Passcode: 076185
Title: Reducing Annual Loan Limits for Less Than Full-Time Students
Date/Time: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, 11 a.m.–Noon ET
Link to Join Webinar:
Zoom Link for Reducing Annual Loan Limits for Less Than Full-Time Students
Webinar ID: 165 583 9954
Passcode: 894691
We will continue to offer virtual office hours on a biweekly basis during the month of August. To attend one of the virtual office hour sessions, select the link from the list below and follow the instructions to register. You will receive an email confirmation that will include the link to join on the day of the event. Registration numbers will help us measure interest, and each session can accommodate up to 10,000 participants.
We will post recordings and transcripts of the webinars and virtual office hour sessions on the FSA Training Center approximately one week after each event. After logging in, go to “Recorded Webinars and Training” on the main menu bar, select “Webinars and Training Videos,” and locate the recordings and transcripts in the “OBBBA” category.
Note: If you do not have a username and password for the FSA Training Center, select "Create new account" at the bottom of the log-in page and follow the instructions to create a username and password.
We look forward to your participation in these events. If you have questions, please contact us at helpdesk.fsatraining@ed.gov.
Sincerely,
Federal Student Aid