What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?

Your co-hosts covered a lot of news: AB 1534 awaiting the Governor's signature. 2025-2026 Pell Grant closeout coming soon! It's FISAP submission season! College Financial Health Tracker updates from the Hechinger Report. And so much more! WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.   Episode #020 recorded Wednesday, September 16th, 2026.

Your co-hosts Dennis and Dana stayed away from the hard news and kept to: A plea for our Governor to sign AB 113 Recommendations for fancy pens Film, TV, and music recommendations WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

In today's episode, your co-hosts covered: NASFAA article on Congress averting a shutdown. Newsweek article about Senators demanding answers from MOHELA about false delinquency notices. Update on 2027-2028 FAFSA Beta testing. AB 1534 update. NASFAA's Developing Leaders Pipeline. And more!   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.   Episode # 018 / 218 recorded Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

In today's episode, Dennis and Dana crammed two episodes worth of material into one (due to this being the only episode for the week due to scheduling issues on Friday).   We talked about PSLF payment count issues, FAFSA beta testing, FAFSA reprocessing, and AB 1534 (Workforce Pell "guard rails" assembly bill). Movie picks - Coyote vs. Acme, Resident Evil, and The Social Reckoning.  TV picks - The Gentleman (Season 2), A Different World (reboot), and Brothers. Music picks - new Alabama Shakes and The Linda Lindas albums.   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.   Episode # 017 / 217 recorded Thursday, September 2nd, 2026

With Dennis hosting a solo show as Dana is out, our topics ranged wide this episode: Task management Books by Cal Newport Getting Things Done (book by David Allen) Music from Keb' Mo' and Anthony Hopkins and Dolly Parton (RIP) Movies and more from Tim Curry (RIP) I am Not a Robot (book by Joanna Stern) wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.   Episode # 015/215 recorded Thursday, August 27, 2026

Dana is out today, so Dennis did a news-only solo show.  So much news! CNBC article about the SAVE program wind-down. FSA provides further guidance on FVT/GE data reporting. FSA publishes a new Electronic Announcement (GENERAL-26-50) about Public Status documentation. NASFAA article about ED reprocessing 7000 FAFSAs that skipped the real-time fraud screening process. NASFAA article about error on StudentAid.gov website regarding Graduate Repayment Plan monthly repayment amounts. FSA Electronic Announcement (APP-26-10) regarding 2027-2028 FAFSA Beta 2 opening soon. FSA announces changes to Perkins Loans servicing. CSAC reminder about September 2nd deadline for Cal Grant consideration. CCC Chancellor's Office announcement about Cal Grant C eligibility for short-term programs.  And a CSAC announcement on a related (Workforce Pell Grant) topic. Inside Higher Ed op-ed from NASFAA President/CEO and ACE leadership about support for financial aid offices. Inside Higher Ed article about AI use in financial aid appeals. NASFAA created a Financial Aid Litigation Tracker webpage. Chronicle of Higher Education article about U of Chicago bans AI and tech in some classes. WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.   Episode 015 recorded August 15, 2026

In today's episode, Dennis and Dana talked about Digital Detoxing and being present for friends and family.  For fun, they recommended: Watching CONAN O'BRIEN MUST GO on HBO Max. Watching TONY, coming to theaters this weekend. Listening to THE WOMACK SISTERS. Listening to JEFF GOLDBLUM (new album NIGHT BLOOMS).   And, although mentioned on this and our prior episode, Dennis and Dana will DONATE $100 to the CCCSFAAA Scholarship Fund if we average 100 (or more) downloads per episode for a string of four or more episodes during the fall semester (starting today and ending mid-December).  If you're listening - get others to listen!   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.   EPISODE 214 / 014 (recorded Thursday, August 20, 2026)

In today's episode, Dennis and Dana talked about: Possible federal Continuing Resolution to avoid a shutdown come September 30th. GAO report on ED not coordinating with loan servicers. Senate HELP Committee voted to advance a senate bill that would block ED from transferring some departmental functions to other agencies. AB 1534 (Workforce Pell guardrails) clears Senate Appropriations suspense file. Cal Grant September 2 deadline. CSAC still targeting 2027 for full Workforce Pell state implementation. WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.   Episode 013 / 213 - Recorded Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

In today's episode, your co-hosts talked about their recent travels (for business-related reasons) to the Bay Area and to Sacramento-adjacent Rancho Cordova.   Music picks included new albums from De La Soul, Jon Batiste, and King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard.  Our TV/streaming pick was Ted Lasso, and Dennis suggested reading Neil Postman's book, Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business (20th anniversary edition).   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.   Episode 012 / 212

In today's episode, Dennis and Dana cover a lot of news on the federal and state level: Updates on court actions around borrow defense claims. The first Workforce Pell Grant program approved (in Iowa!). ED's release of further guidance on Schedule of Reductions (SOR). GAO report on a lack of coordination between ED and loan services. FSA beginning beta testing for 2027-2028 FAFSA in August. And more! WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.   Episode # 011 / 211

Due to scheduling issues, today's episode was recorded early, so if any hard-hitting financial aid news happened in the last 3 days, we missed it.   Otherwise, Dennis and Dana brought you another Get Your Life Together segment on managing your email archives.  Your Friday fun segment included discussions on Dana's binging on The Bear (FX TV), Dennis and his PBS watching (Lost LA), and some musical selections from Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Lauren Hill.   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Dana stick to the news, covering items about the SAVE program, the College Transparency Act, the dismantling of the Dept of Ed, and more. https://www.nasfaa.org/news-item/39479/Amended_SAVE_Plan_Lawsuit_Claims_ED_Engaged_in_Shadow_Repeal_of_REPAYE_Plan https://www.highereddive.com/news/interagency-agreements-committee-oks-bill-to-block-4-education-department/826676/  https://www.nasfaa.org/news-item/39504/Senate_HELP_Advances_College_Transparency_Act_and_Seeks_to_Limit_ED_s_Interagency_Agreements   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Dana started a new Friday segment, Get Your Life Together!  They talked about ways to take control of your email Inbox, use tags and folders, and how to work through some of the ideas of David Allen (author of Getting Things Done) and Cal Newport (author of Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and more).  The Fun Stuff segment closed out the show, with a discussion on episodic TV, new movies (Coyote vs Acme, coming in late August to theaters) and a little bit of music (is Boyz II Men an Oldies group/band?).   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Dana covered a few news items, but talked mostly about planning for the spring 2027 CCCSFAAA conference, including ideas about sessions, keynote presenters, and theme (all coming together, soon enough).  AI was on our minds.   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.  

In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Dana covered only a few news items as there wasn't much that happened in the world of financial aid this week.  Beyond that, they talked about movies, music, and books - with teasers for future episodes where we can explore AI and other topics.   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.  

In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Dana cover news relating to federal and state aid, and add a little about coffee choices in the LA Mission College FAO.   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Dana wrapped up a hectic week with some reminders about spring cleaning (yes, in summer) in the financial aid office, and had some thoughts about THE ODYSSEY movie release.   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

In today's episode (#003), your co-hosts Dennis and Dana re-introduce WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA? to the listeners.  The first half of the show was news covering changes to federal student loans, recently introduced bills in congress, and other federal aid updates.  The second half was updates relating to state aid and some broad topics.   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.  

In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Dana re-introduce WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA? to the listeners.  The first half of the show was news covering changes to federal student loans and the state's status on Workforce Pell Grants. The second half was our fun stuff segment, THE FRIDAY POUR (aka, WHAT"S IN YOUR CUP?).   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.  Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our current and past episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Dana re-introduce WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA to listeners. Although some tweaks are coming in future shows, expect the same fun atmosphere of the first two years of the show (2020-2022).   WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough. Contact us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.  Find all of our episodes at wbcccsfaaa.podbean.com or in your favorite podcast app.

For our 200th and last episode of the What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA? podcast, Dana and Dennis welcomed back David Loverin, David Shook, and Mike Dear to the show.  We had a couple rounds of hot financial aid talk and more to close out our run.   A gigantic THANK YOU goes out to everyone who joined the show, listened to the show, or co-hosted the show.  It would have been impossible to pull this off alone.  We can't wait for our next project, but you'll have to wait until later this year to see what Dennis and Dana come up with.   What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA? has been a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Dana and Dennis cover a lot of ground, some of it with seedlings of financial-aid items.  As our second-last show, we previewed our upcoming final show next week taping next week Monday.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Short news day as there wasn't much in the news these past few weeks: FSA update on FAFSA issues, an update aid eligibility for Afghan Arrivals, and request for comments on new info to be asked for on FAFSAs. CSAC Special Alerts about WebGrants access and supplemental Chafee Grant funding. Higher Ed Dive article about understanding who among the 39 million people who dropped out of college have actually returned (so we can get the others to come back, too!). University Business article about how one higher ed person believes we need more colleges.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Dennis went through his list of failings of Internet while Dana talked about NBA finals and more sensible things.     Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

New Gnus! FSA posted Volume 5 of the 2022-2023 FSA Handbook. CSAC Special Alerts regarding GSTGP and 2021-2022 year-end reconciliation for Cal Grant and MCS. CSAC Ops memos regarding HS graduation verification and summer term rosters. NASFAA articles about USDE's first Chief Economist and the CFPB taking action against a student loan debt relief company. Inside Higher Ed article about how state higher ed funding rose in 2021. University Business article about Gen Z attitudes towards higher education. "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Dana and Dennis go off-roading with multiple topics (including a few regarding financial aid and community colleges).   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

So much news! FSA announcement about draft 2023-2024 FA application materials. CSAC Ops Memo about 2021-2022 Cal Grant C updates. CNN article about loan cancellation for students who attended Corinthian Colleges. Press-Enterprise article about fiscal crisis awaiting community colleges. CNBC article about how students are picking working over going to college. CNBC article about the lost appeal of 4-year colleges for young students. Inside Higher Ed article about the rising numbers of students leaving college before earning their degrees. Chronicle of Higher Ed article about why college costs so much. Hechinger Report article on figuring out the true cost of college. James G Martin Center article about enhancing the value of a college education. Chronicle of Higher Ed article on the short-staffing of FA Offices. "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Dana and Dennis do their best to stay out of trouble while talking about the LACCD Culinary Cup, Dennis's vacation, and more.  And, the first official announcement has been made - What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA? will come to a close with episode #200 later this month.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Just your regular news half-hour: FSA DCL on 2022-2023 verification changes. CSAC Special Alert regarding the verification changes notes above. CSAC Special Alert regarding virtual training events in June. CSAC Special Alert regarding 2021-2022 Chafee grant program updates. NASFAA resource page on FAFSA Simplification. NASFAA Pop Quiz regarding SAP. NASFAA article about a new report on protecting student borrowers. NASFAA article about FAO staffing issues. Update on student loan interest rates for 2022-2023. Higher Ed Dive article discussing student loan system reforms. Inside Higher Ed opinion piece on doubling Pell (and more). Attigo offering free training on students and their money, first generation students, and managing workplace stress.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Dennis gave a list of books on financial aid, student loans, and higher education that he recommends for ALL to read.   Game of Loans: The Rhetoric and Reality of Student Debt - Beth Akers and Matthew Chingos Making College Pay: An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education - Beth Akers Why Does College cost So Much? - Robert Archibald and David Feldman Redesigning America's Community Colleges: A Clearer Path to Student Success - Thomas Bailey Student Debt: Rhetoric and Realities of Higher Education Financing - Sandy Baum Is College Worth It? - Bill Bennett The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money - Bryan Caplan Will College Pay Off? A guide to the Most Important Financial Decision You'll Ever Make - Peter Cappelli Community Colleges as Incubators of Innovation: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Communities and Students - Rebecca Corbin and Ron Thomas (Editors) Crazy U: One Dad's Crash Course in Getting His Kid Into College - Andrew Ferguson Reinventing Financial Aid: Charting a New Course to College Affordability - Andrew Kelly and Sara Goldrick-Rab The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make - Ron Lieber The Art and Science of Student Aid Administration in the 21st Century - Joseph Russo Indentured Students:  How Government Guaranteed Loans Left Generations Drowning in College Debt - Elizabeth Tandy Shermer Indebted: How Families Make College Work at Any Cost - Caitlin Zaloom   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Number 7 of 8 special episodes, focusing on FAFSA Simplification, including a walk back to days before the FAFSA existed.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Dennis delved into the topic of student loans - without going too deep on the current waves of discussions going on in the press about potential loan forgiveness.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

A not-that-long rambling by Dennis on the administering of financial aid programs at a college.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Today's topic was an introduction to Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

The third of eight special episodes, covering Professional Judgment.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

The second of eight special episodes, this episode goes into the Magic Formula for determining a student's financial need.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

The first of eight special episodes to make up for missed time while Dennis is on vacation.  Today's episode talks about financial as a concept.  Remember, these special episodes are not definitive guides to financial aid topics, but instead just an introduction to things in the world of financial aid.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

It was a variety half-hour with Dana and Dennis discussing the upcoming LACCD Culinary Cup (go Mission Eagles!) and more.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Not a whole lot of new news out there, but here's what we got: FSA posted Volume 4 for the 2022-2023 FSA Handbook. FSA announced new webinars for their Wednesday Webinar Series running June through September. University Business article on what low FAFSA completion numbers for 2022-2023 may mean for enrollments. NASFAA article and Inside Higher Ed article on efforts to reengage with students who stopped out of college. NASFAA podcast episode addressing the talk on student loan cancellation. FA Director job posting at the International College of Broadcasting in Dayton, Ohio.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

The "normal" Friday show is as normal as any Friday show once Dana is on the scene.  We may have mentioned something about financial aid (maybe some hot talk on PSLF, student loans in general, or such), but there were way too many other ancillary things to talk about before the weekend hits us.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

The first of two episodes we taped on Friday.  So here's the news of the week: FSA reminder that HEERF annual reports are due May 6th (today!). FSA update on a DCL regarding PJ. CSAC Special Alert with new dates for virtual training in May and June. NASFAA news article about Pell for prison education programs. Article at the MarkUp about Facebook collecting data from FAFSA applicants. Higher Ed Dive article about falling FAFSA completion numbers. Cal Matters article about students dropping or stopping out from community colleges. Washington Post article about the value of some college certificate programs. Glendale News Press article announcing the new Glendale Community College Superintendent/President.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Just a regular Friday show taken off the rails as Dennis and Dana had both a lot and a little to talk about.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Just a little news between us: FSA Dear Colleague Letter about requirements to distribute voter registration forms to students. Inside Higher Ed article on the financial aid process, from a parent's perspective. Cal Matters article on the expanded Middle Class Scholarship. Inside Higher Ed article on high school seniors weighing the cost of college against non-academic offerings. Article on whether community college is a good investment. YouTube video from the state Chancellor's Office on the BrewTech program at MiraCosta College. Wall Street Journal article on student loan forgiveness. Another podcast to listen to:  The Higher Ed Shift from CampusLogic.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Taped on Thursday due to a busy Friday, Dennis and Dana again take a single topic and turn it into short rants on other non-related things.  But, we had good "I Dare You To" selections today!   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

What would have been the Tuesday "news" show for the week is being taped on Thursday, and as a shortened one-topic show.  But, we have Dana with us, so shenanigans were certain to be had.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

No Dana doesn't mean no fun!   But, it did mean we had some bonus news coverage today: CSAC had a new Special Alert on LAEP, an Ops Memo on new contact hours for institutions, and an Ops Memo on new 2021-2022 competitive Cal Grant awards. NASFAA posted a book review by an FA person at MSOE. AACRAO has a new book on the basis of FA (that's Financial Aid, everybody). An article about Chick-fil-A and scholarships they've awarded to their employees to go to college.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

A whole lot of news today: FSA update on messaging to students to apply for aid for 2022-2023. NASFAA article on the never-ending student loan "pause." NBC article on a fake college created by ICE. Higher Ed Dive article on how the student affairs workforce has some employee retention issues. Article on whether graduate degrees are worth it. Article on how college degree mandates are hurting workers. CNBC article on the worth of undergraduate degrees. Article on how "college for all" may actually hurt students. Article on how crypto may be affecting college attendance by men.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Dana and Dennis were quite the bit off topic today, but they squared up with some hot FAFSA Simplification talk and some useful "I Dare You To" suggestions.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Lots of news today... FSA updates to the FSA Handbook and AVG for both 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. FSA conference update - still virtual in 2022. NASFAA update on upcoming Let's Talk webinars. NASFAA has a book review. CSAC update on virtual training for 2022. CASFAA posted their April calendar of training events. NPR article on the boom in enrollment for skilled trades programs. Cal Matters article on potential increases in aid for students attending private colleges. EdSource article on community colleges eyeing the possibility of adding campus housing (we will further the discussion on this topic in future shows). Cal Matters article on the ever-decreasing enrollment at community colleges.   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Gotta run!  I'll update the show notes with links to the many stories I covered!  Should be updated by the weekend!   UPDATED APRIL 6, 2022 - HERE ARE THE LINKS TO OUR NEWS STORIES... NASFAA webinars on demand NASFAA SAI modeling tool EdSource article on student athletes and NIL income Cal Matters article on third attempt to close CalBright FSA update to 2021-2022 FSA Handbook FSA update on final Campus-Based funding for 2022-2023 FSA update on 2022-2023 Pell Grant payment and disbursement schedules FSA announcing upgrades to the Student Aid website EdSource article on community colleges exploring campus housing for students Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Keeping the show short today, Dana and Dennis just discussed the going scene on campus this past week.  But, now that the conference is done, expect us to go back to our normal programming of a Tuesday episode full of news and a Friday episode (possibly recorded early due to staff outages and the Cesar Chavez Day holiday).   Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.   "What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.