S3:E5: Breaking News, Financial Literacy Month and AI

We’ve got breaking news and an important programming note—this is a Swoonpies and Money exclusive.Following our recent live coverage of the FSA Conference on SASFAA’s YouTube channel, we’re bringing you another can’t miss conversation. Mark your calendars for April 22nd at 4:00 PM, when we’ll be joined by FAFSA Program Executive Director Aaron Lemon-Strauss. Along with Daniel Barkowitz, he’ll dive into the Department of Education’s latest efforts to crack down on financial aid fraud, including new detection strategies, enhanced identity verification measures, and what these changes mean for financial aid professionals and the students they serve.Regarding today’s episode, we kick things off with an introduction recorded live at the recent Alabama conference, featuring special guest co-host Joan Bailey.Next, Emily Baldwin returns with a follow-up to her recent medical school panel. She’s joined by Johnathan Chancellor (AAMC) and Veronica Herrera (Experian) to explore the growing importance of consumer credit, especially in light of pending OB3 changes and its impact on student loans.Finally, we take a closer look at innovation in action with an overview of the NASFAA AI Task Force. Task force leader Sam Hicks sits down with fellow members Celena Tulloss and Wayne Kruger to discuss their plans.Please enjoy this episode. And again, be sure to join us live on April 22nd at 4:00 PM right here to hear our interview with Aaron Lemon-Strauss, EXCLUSIVELY on Swoonpies and Money!