2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook Volume 2 Released
Summary
The U.S. Department of Education published Volume 2 of the 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook covering school eligibility and operations under Title IV programs. The volume addresses institutional and program eligibility requirements, administrative obligations, audits, recordkeeping, program reviews, and disclosure requirements. Schools administering federal student aid should reference this volume along with the full nine-volume handbook.
What changed
The U.S. Department of Education announced the publication of Volume 2 of the 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook, covering school eligibility and operations for Title IV student aid programs. The handbook is posted digitally to Federal Student Aid's Knowledge Center.
Affected parties—colleges and institutions administering Title IV student aid—should reference Volume 2 for guidance on institutional and program eligibility, administrative requirements, audits, recordkeeping, program reviews, and public disclosure obligations. The full handbook consists of the Application and Verification Guide, nine numbered volumes, and appendices.
What to do next
- Monitor for additional volume releases
- Consult Volume 2 for Title IV program administration requirements
- Contact FSA Customer Support for handbook questions
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Posted Date April 10, 2026 Author Federal Student Aid Electronic Announcement ID GENERAL-26-24 Subject Volume 2 Now Available [2025–26 Federal Student Aid Handbook]
The U.S. Department of Education is pleased to announce the publication of Volume 2 of the 2025–2026 Federal Student Aid Handbook.
Volume 2: School Eligibility and Operations discusses colleges’ general obligations in administering the Title IV student aid programs: institutional and program eligibility, administrative requirements, audits, record keeping, program reviews, and providing information to the public.
The Federal Student Aid Handbook is posted digitally on Federal Student Aid’s Knowledge Center and consists of the Application and Verification Guide, nine numbered volumes, and appendices. Each time we post a volume, appendix, or errata, we will inform the community through an Electronic Announcement on the Knowledge Center.
Contact Information
Send questions and suggestions about the Federal Student Aid Handbook through the Customer Support form in the FSA Partner Connect Help Center. To submit a question about the handbook, please complete the form and select “FSA Handbook” as the topic.
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