On July 4, 2025, Congress enacted P.L. 119-21, commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This legislation introduces major changes to federal student financial aid programs, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Key provisions include:

January Member Spotlight: Tajhanae Peters

We’re excited to kick off our 2026 Member Spotlights by recognizing Tajhanae Peters, Graduate Admissions Counselor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Tajhanae has been an active CAPACRAO leader since October 2025, serving on the Executive Board as Vice President of Membership and as a liaison for the Legislation and Policy Committee. Her commitment to strengthening member engagement and advancing professional collaboration reflects the heart of CAPACRAO’s mission.