June 16 , 2006
Volume 2006– Issue 30

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-06-06

http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0606.html

This letter provides the list of academic majors eligible for the National SMART Grants for the 2006-07 award year..

 

GEN-06-08

http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0608.html

Additional Implementation Guidance -- Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) Programs

 

GEN-06-09

http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0609.html

Eligibility for Title IV Program Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking

 

FP-06-05

http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/FP0608.html

Approval of FFEL Stafford and FFEL PLUS MPN

 

Electronic Announcements

http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0531InterestRate20062007.html

Interest Rates for Stafford and PLUS Loans in the Direct Loan and Federal Family Education Loan Programs Effective July 1, 2006

 

Federal Register

http://ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/FR05192006Abilitytobenefittest.html

List of Approved “Ability to Benefit” (ATB) Tests and Passing Scores

 

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