Guidance Concerning Borrowers Affected by Natural Disasters in Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) recently issued nine Dear Guaranty Agency Director (DGAD) letters in response to the storm damage that occurred in Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Lenders and guaranty agencies should follow the guidelines established in the January 14, 1997 DGAD letter (see UHEAA Bulletin Volume 97-Issue 11).

If additional areas are designated by the President, ED will distribute a revised comprehensive list.  Lenders and guaranty agencies may contact ED's toll-free number (800) 433-7327, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time for further updates.

Copies of the DGAD letters can be found on ED's web-site at http://ifap.ed.gov. If you are unable to access this web-site and would like copies of the DGAD letters, please contact Lynda Reid at (801) 321-7211. Any questions regarding this bulletin can be directed to the UHEAA Policy and Training Department at (801) 321-7166.