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-05-04

http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0504.html

Summary: On or about April 30, 2005, FSA will begin sending correction reminder notifications to 2005-06 FAFSA filers who indicated, or whose parent(s) indicated, that they completed the FAFSA using estimated income information.

Electronic Announcements

2004-2005 ISIR Guide and 2004-2005 SAR/ISIR Comment Codes and Text Reference Guide

http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0304ISIRGuideandSARCommCodesFeb0405.html

Summary: Availability of Updated 2004-2005 ISIR Guide and 2004-2005 SAR/ISIR Comment Codes and Text Reference Guide. ED has posted the February 2005 change pages for the 2004-2005 ISIR Guide and 2004-2005 SAR/ISIR Comment Codes and Text Reference Guide. These change pages address updates to the Veterans Affairs (VA) match process.

Federal Register

Ability to Benefit Tests

http://ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/FR03112005.html

The Federal Register: March 11, 2005, Volume 70, Number 47, Page 12208-12209 includes an updated list of approved “Ability-to-Benefit” (ATB) Tests and Passing Scores.