Yesterday, #NASFAALeads26 attendees had over 160 meetings with their representatives on Capitol Hill. #FinAidFeb is a great time to engage in advocacy work in support of removing financial barriers to postsecondary education.

Explore our advocacy resources to get started: https://ow.ly/lfve50YetNj

Richard Lucas, acting chief operating officer of Federal Student Aid, in a suit speaks at a podium with five panelists seated behind him on stage.

During day two of #NASFAALeads26, Department of Education officials provided attendees with the latest regulatory guidance on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and dove into new training opportunities, updates to the student loan programs, verification, and more: https://ow.ly/qWQv50YcOlL

Attendees gather around a conference table engaging with speakers at the 2026 Leadership NASFAA event under blue circular lights.

Over 465 financial aid professionals convened in Washington, D.C. on Monday for the first day of NASFAA's annual Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo at a time when financial aid professionals are bracing for significant student aid policy changes: https://ow.ly/Hh5v50YchSU #NASFAALeads26