FSATC 2026 | Wayne Harewood
Financial aid advisor interview with Wayne Harewood.
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Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility Used
Federal law limits Pell Grant eligibility to a lifetime maximum of 600%, or roughly 12 semesters (six years) of full-time study, known as the Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU). Once a student’s LEU reaches or exceeds 600%, they are no longer eligible for further Pell Grant funds, which can be monitored via the National Student Loan...
SAVE Plan No Longer Available
On March 10, 2026, a court order ended the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. The U.S. Department of Education will contact affected borrowers, who can explore and apply for other repayment plans.
Update: For SAI (Student Aid Index)
The latest update is now available for download. The WP Net Price Calculator has been updated with comprehensive calculations for the Student Aid Index (SAI). This significant release includes a substantial reduction in the number of questions required from users, making the process more streamlined and efficient. Additionally, the calculator now incorporates Pell Grant awards...
Online College Update
The latest update gives online colleges the ability to configure the net price calculator to their needs by adding an option to remove questions that only pertain to brick and mortar schools, such as room and board costs.