November 2 , 2005
Volume 2005 – Issue 58

Review of Recent Announcements

As a service to its participating schools and lenders, the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) offers the following review of recent announcements and releases from the U.S. Department of Education or other sources. These reminders cover topics of general interest and importance that relate to the administration of federal student aid.

Any questions related to this Bulletin should be directed to UHEAA Policy and Training at 801.321.7166 or by e-mail to mjohnson@utahsbr.edu

 

A monthly summary of selected announcements, publications and guidance from the U.S. Department of Education brought to you by UHEAA.

 

Dear Partner/Colleague Letters

GEN-05-13

http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0513.html

This letter updates the procedures for requesting approval to make a late disbursement of Title IV aid beyond the 120-day late disbursement period. These disbursements may be referred to as "late" late disbursements. This letter supersedes Dear Colleague Letter GEN-05-07.

 

GEN-05-14

http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0514.html

This letter announces the revised Sample Default Prevention and Management Plan

 

GEN-05-15

http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0515.html

Subject: Child or Family Service Loan Cancellation Benefit in the Federal Perkins Loan Program

Summary: This letter re-affirms and clarifies long-standing policy regarding the eligibility requirements that apply to the child or family service loan cancellation benefit provided in the Federal Perkins Loan Program.

 

ANN-05-07

http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/ANN0507.html

New Web site for FSA publication orders: www.FSAPubs.org

 

GEN-05-16

http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0516.html

Subject: Responses to recent, recurring Federal Student Aid questions

 

Electronic Announcements

http://www.ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0607AppProcSysChangeGuide.html

Summary: Application Processing Systems Summary of Changes Process Guide 2006-2007 which describes updates and enhancements to the application processing system and is designed as a reference for financial aid administrators, programmers, and data processing staff.

 

http://www.ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/1025CPSTestSystemUsersGuide0607.htm

l Summary: Availability of CPS Test System User Guide for 2006-2007

 

FYI

FAFSA INSTRUCTIONS

Award Year: 2006-2007

http://www.ifap.ed.gov/fafsa/0607FAFSAWebWorksheets.html

New worksheets are available for student use to facilitate the electronic filing of the 2006-2007 FAFSA.

 

NASFAA Guidance

On October 13 th, NASFAA reviewed with members the special application processing procedures for aid applicants whose parents do not have social security numbers. See the NASFAA Newsletter dated October 13, 2005.