August 9 , 2006
Volume 2006– Issue 37
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
Dear Partner/Colleague Letters
GEN-06-13
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Application and Forbearance Forms
This letter announces the approval of the revised Teacher Loan Forgiveness Application and Teacher Loan Forgiveness Forbearance Form for the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Programs
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0613.html
Electronic Announcements
Date: July 13, 2006
Summary: HERA Operational Implementation Guidance (CPS, COD System, and EDExpress Suite) -- Resource and Updates Related to ACG Recognized Rigorous Secondary School Program of Study Requirement
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0713HERAOperGuidance.html
Date: July 17, 2006
Summary: HERA Operational Implementation Guidance (CPS, COD System, EDExpress Suite) -- Availability of July 2006 Update to 2006-2007 EFC Formula Guide which includes updated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) worksheets and tables for the 2006-2007 processing cycle. This version includes changes to EFC calculations as a result of the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (the HERA).
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0717EFCFormGuideJulyUpdate.html
Date: July 19, 2006
Summary: Update to IFAP Web site with Frequently Asked Questions on ACG and National SMART Grant awards
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0719ACGSMARTFAQ.html
Date: July 24, 2006
Summary: HERA Operational Implementation Guidance (CPS, COD System, EDExpress Suite) -- Availability of July 2006 Update to 2006-2007 ISIR Guide which includes changes as a result of the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (the HERA).
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0724ISIRGuide0607.html
EFC Formula
Section: 2006-2007 EFC Formula Worksheets and Tables
http://ifap.ed.gov/efcinformation/0607EFCFormGuideJulyUpdate.html
SAR/ISIR Reference Materials
Award Year: 2006-2007
Section: A Guide to 2006-2007 ISIRs - July 2006 Update
http://ifap.ed.gov/sarmaterials/ISIRGuide0607July2006.html
NSLDS Reference Materials
Date: July 07, 2006
Section: Newsletter 13:
NSLDS changes implemented due to HERA and includes a brief discussion of special considerations extended to hurricane-affected students/loans and institutions.
http://ifap.ed.gov/nsldsmaterials/Newsletter13.html
Federal Register
Date: July 03, 2006
The Secretary amends title 34 to establish regulations for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) programs. The Secretary also amends the regulations related to the Student Assistance General Provisions, Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Work-Study Programs, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, and Federal Pell Grant Program. These interim final regulations and amendments are needed to implement provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (HERA).
FR Type: Final
http://ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/FR07032006.html