Review of Recent Announcements
As a service to its participating schools and lenders, Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority offers the following review of recent announcements and releases from the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, and related sources. These reminders cover topics of general interest and importance that relate to the administration of federal student aid.
Dear Partner/Colleague Letters
Date: April 2, 2009
GEN-09-04
Summary: The DCL reminds financial aid administrators of their authority to exercise adequately documented professional judgment when determining student eligibility for federal student aid. It encourages consideration of special circumstances of students and families.
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0904.html
Date: April 20, 2009
ANN-09-07
Summary: Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced a series of instructor-led, online training sessions on changes to the Pell Grant and TEACH Grant programs made by the HEOA and changes to the ACG and National SMART Grant programs made by the ECASLA. Advance registration is required.
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/ANN0907.html
Date: April 20, 2009
ANN-09-08
Summary: Also announced by FSA was a series of instructor-led, online training sessions on changes to the FFEL and Direct Loan Programs made by the HEOA. Advance registration is required for each session.
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/ANN0908.html
Date: April 22, 2009
FP-09-04
Summary: FSA provided revised Master Promissory Notes (MPN), MPN Addenda, Plain Language Disclosures and related documents for Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program Stafford and PLUS loans, and provided guidance on implementation.
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/FP0904.html
Date: April 22, 2009
ANN-09-09
Summary: In this letter, FSA announced their Town Hall Meeting on the Higher Education Opportunity Act (the HEOA). This live Internet broadcast will answer questions related to the HEOA. Advance registration is required.
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/ANN0909.html
Electronic Announcements
Date: April 6, 2009
Summary: FSA announced changes to the login process for the FAA Access to CPS Online and Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Enrollment Web sites. Users have until Friday, May 15, 2009, to register for the new FSA User ID.
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/040609PMSARegistration.html
Date: April 9, 2009
Summary: Maximum 2009-2010 award amounts for the Academic Competitiveness Grant and National SMART Grant programs were announced. Additionally, noted were changes in the statute allowing students enrolled in the 5th year of an undergraduate 5-year program to receive a National SMART Grant award, and permitting students enrolled at least half-time to receive ACG and SMART Grant awards.
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/040909MaxAwardAmntsACGandSMART0910.html
Date: April 10, 2009
Summary: The Department of Education announced the cancellation of the Competitive Loan Auction Pilot Program for Parent PLUS Loans, relating to loans to be made for loan periods beginning on or after July 1, 2009.
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/041009PLUSAuction.html
Date: April 13, 2009
Summary: FSA announced the release of a new booklet, Your Federal Student Loans: Learn the Basics and Manage Your Debt. For students considering or receiving federal student loans, it covers what types of federal student loans are available, the difference between private and federal student loans, how much to borrow, tips on repaying loans, consequences of default, and other helpful hints.
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/041309YourFederalStudentLoans0910.html
Date: April 13, 2009
Summary: An FSA report was issued providing a count of Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAs) received by the Central Processing System (CPS) from each state for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 award years.
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/041309NumberofAppsbyState.html
Date: April 13, 2009
Summary: Also released by FSA was a report providing a count of Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAs) received by the Central Processing System (CPS) from each school for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 award years.
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/041309NumAppbySch.html
Date: April 16, 2009
Summary: On May 1, 2009, FSA sent notifications to applicants who provided estimated income and tax information on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) reminding them to update the data after having completed their tax returns.
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/041609Notifi0910ApplRemindIRS.html
Campus-Based Awards
Date: April 30, 2009
Summary: Federal Student Aid posted the awards for the Federal Work-Study (FWS), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) programs for the 2009-2010 Award Year. All schools receiving Campus-Based funds are listed by state with the dollar amount authorized in each program.
http://ifap.ed.gov/cbawards/0910CBAwards.html
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. |
