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FAS is now releasing a portion of its new EDGE web based application to clients.  FAS clients may begin to upload Verification Documents to the EDGE application by simply logging in and placing them in the upload folder.  Save time. Save paper and GO GREEN!  FAS staff are standing by to assist any clients needing assistance [...]

Gainful Employmnent Disclosures are now required as of July 1, 2011.  If you have not yet posted required disclosures on your school website, or if you are unsure what these disclosures are, please contact FAS.

 Ever wonder why more schools turn to outsourcing during a recession?  Is it really just about the cost being much less to the school?  How about control? Outsourcing immediately solves the money problem without the learning curve. To many struggling schools, it is a “no-brainer” to cut staff who are under performing and expensive when [...]

After averaging the FAS client cohort default rates for FY2007, FAS found that its clients successfully keep their rates low.  Though the client average of 10.4 is up from previous years, it still remains on the low side.  Many believe the slow economy has contributed to lower rates.  Institutions must play a proactive role in [...]

Six client schools now are loading student data into the new EDGE financial aid module.  FAS will be working closely with these schools to be sure bugs are worked out and the web application is functioning properly.  FAS is also adding more features and is testing EDGE to provide the next phase to clients.  Many [...]

Financial Aid Services, Inc., recently invested in a new high-end Dell PowerEdge server to insure efficiency with all electronic data and web applications between FAS and clients including our new EDGE web application.  FAS understands that proper electronic data maintence, whether it be speed, storage space or security are significant factors that institutions must consider [...]

FAS is excited to announce that we will hold our annual spring seminar and workshop at the legendary Foxwoods Resort and Casino.  We have booked the brand new MGM Grand for our workshop site to take place on Friday, May 6th 2010.   We have had a very large number of clients request this site for [...]