Update on Dec. 8, 2025: We are pleased to announce that the new features we describe in this announcement are now available on FSA Partner Connect. Updated job aids are also available on the FSA Training Center to help partners understand the changes. Log in to the FSA Training Center with your username and password, select “Systems Training” from the main menu, and choose “FSA Partner Connect" followed by "Partner” to access the training materials.
FSA Partner Connect is the digital front door for Federal Student Aid (FSA) and partner engagement. The platform features a dashboard tailored to partner users, simplified access to school profile information, integrated views of student and borrower account information, and customer support tools. Key functionalities on FSA Partner Connect include the Application for Approval to Participate in the Federal Student Financial Assistance Programs (E-App) and the Account Access Management Center (AAMC), enabling partners to enroll for access to FSA services and systems and exchange information via the Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG).
We are committed to improving the experience for FSA Partner Connect users. On Dec. 7, 2025, we will implement the next phase of enhancements to the E-App. These changes will apply to any E-App submitted on or after Dec. 7, 2025.
Please refer to the sections below for additional information.
In addition to correcting several existing issues, we will implement the following E-App enhancements:
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New Self-Certifications – We continue to expect our institutional partners to attest to the accuracy and completeness of the information they submit on the E-App. By introducing several new self-certifications, we are minimizing the additional documentation required from partners and enhancing the efficiency of the application review phase.
The new self-certifications in the E-App are as follows:
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Policy & Procedures: Partners are no longer required to submit required Policy & Procedures during the recertification process and will self-certify to the accuracy of the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, Return of Title IV Funds Policy, Refund Policy, and Admission Policy. We will continue to assist any partner that has questions regarding the required Policy & Procedures prior to submission of the application.
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Debarment List: On some application types, partners will self-certify that individuals on the Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR) are not listed on the U.S. Government’s Debarment list, located at SAM.gov.
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Gainful Employment (GE): Partners will self-certify that each GE program meets the requirements of 34 C.F.R § 668.604(d).
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Prison Education Program (PEP): Partners will self-certify that information about each PEP is true and correct, and that the institution will remain in compliance with PEP requirements.
Note: Self-certifications do not limit the U.S. Department of Education’s right to later determine that the information was incorrect and to require additional steps through an audit, program review, or in any other manner.
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Personal Information No Longer Required for All Officials – The E-App will no longer require personal information from all officials. Instead, only the institution’s president and one additional official will provide personal information, as a precaution in the event of a natural disaster, major security breach, or school closure.
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General Improvements – We are improving text and the user experience throughout the E-App.
As we continue to improve FSA Partner Connect, we will keep you informed about future enhancements. Please monitor the Knowledge Center for upcoming communications.
Additional information about these updates to FSA Partner Connect is available:
Training Opportunities – We will post updated job aids in early December on the FSA Training Center to help partners understand the changes. Monitor the Knowledge Center for an announcement about the availability of these resources.
Customer Service – If you have a question, please complete the Customer Support form in the FSA Partner Connect Help Center. You may also contact the FSA Partner and School Relations Center at 1-800-848-0978. The contact center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.