October 19 , 2006
Volume 2006– Issue 44

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-06-16

2007-08 Publication Update: includes FAFSA and FAFSA on the Web Worksheet Information

http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0616.html

 

Electronic Announcements

Date: September 6, 2006

Summary: Availability of 2007-2008 Renewal FAFSA Process Guide

http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0906RenFAFSAProcGuide.html

 

Date: September 11, 2006

Summary: FY 2004 Official Cohort Default Rates Distributed on 9/11/06

http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0911FY04OfficalCDRates.html

 

Date: September 11, 2006

Summary: Default Prevention and Management announce the posting of a revised Cohort Default Rate Guide

http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0911RevisedCDRGuide.html

 

Federal Register

Date: September 7, 2006

Notice of interest rates for the Federal Family Education Loan Program for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

http://ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/FR09072006FFEL.html

 

Counselor Handbooks

Award Year: 2006-2007

Section: Counselors and Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid

http://ifap.ed.gov/chandbooks/0607CHBk.html

 

SAR/ISIR Reference Materials

Award Year: 2007-2008

Section: First draft of the 2007-2008 Student Aid Report (SAR) is available for public comment

http://ifap.ed.gov/sarmaterials/0708DraftSAR.html