September 8 , 2006
Volume 2006– Issue 39
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
CB-06-12
Revised Assignment Form and Procedures for Assigning Perkins Loans
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/CB0612.html
GEN-06-15
National SMART Grant – Revised List of Eligible Majors
http://ifap.ed.gov/bpcletters/Gen0615.html
Electronic Announcements
Date: August 16, 2006
Summary: Technical Reference for FISAP Report Due by September 29, 2006 and Application to Participate for 2007-2008
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0816FISAPTechRef.html
Date: August 18, 2006
Summary: Notice of Negotiated Rulemaking
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0818NegReg.html
Date: September 1, 2006
Summary: FY 2004 Official Cohort Default Rates will be released on 09/11/06
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0830FYOfficialCDRates.html
Federal Register
Date: August 18, 2006
The Secretary of Education requests comments on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that the Secretary proposes to use for the 20072008 award year. The FAFSA is completed by students and their families and the information submitted on the form is used to determine the students eligibility and financial need for financial aid under the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, (Title IV, HEA Programs).
FR Type: Notice
http://ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/FR0818200601.html