November 1 , 2006
Volume 2006– Issue 47

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

ANN-06-11
2006-07 Edition of FSA COACH is available at www.ed.gov/fsacoach.  This is a self-paced online training course offering a comprehensive introduction to FSA management and is updated to include HERA requirements.
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/ANN0611.html

GEN-06-18
Implementation of “Academic Year” definition in the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and National SMART Grant programs.
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0618.html

 

Electronic Announcements

Date: October 6, 2006
Summary:  Summary:  HERA Operational Implementation Guidance (CPS, COD System, and EDExpress Suite) -- Internal Fiscal Year Accounting Activity Performed for ACG and National SMART Grant Funding
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/1006HERAOPACGSMARTFYAccntActivity.html

Date: October 10, 2006
Summary:  Transition Completed--Funds Available for Campus-Based, ACG, National SMART Grant, Pell Grant, and Direct Loan (EDCAPS/GAPS and COD)
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/1010EDCAPSGAPSShutdown.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

Date: October   20, 2006
Summary: National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Postscreening error affecting Aid Overpayments and ISIRs
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/1020NSLDSPostscreening.html

Date: October   20, 2006
Summary: Reminder -- Submit 2006-2007 Student Aid Report (SAR) and Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) Corrections by January 12, 2007 in Preparation for 2007-2008 Renewal FAFSA Reminder Distribution
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/1020RenFAFSARemindStudntCorrec0708.html

Date: October   27, 2006
Summary:  FAFSA on the Web -- 2007-2008 FAFSA on the Web Screen Shots
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/1027FOTWScrnShots0708.html

Date: October   27, 2006
Summary:  Correction Alert -- Incorrect ACG, National SMART Grant, and Pell Grant ESOAs Sent to Schools on October 19, 20, 21, and 26, 2006 http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/1027IncorrectESOAs.html

 

FFEL Special Allowance Rates

Date: October 12, 2006
http://ifap.ed.gov/ffelspecrates/SAPmemo10112006.html

 

SAR/ISIR Reference Materials

Award Year: 2006-2007
Section: Availability of October 2006 Update to 2006-2007 SAR Comment Codes and Text Guide
http://ifap.ed.gov/sarmaterials/0607SARCommCodesandTextOct.html

 

FAFSA Instructions

Date: October   27, 2006
Type:  Award Year: 2007-2008
http://ifap.ed.gov/fafsa/0708FOTWScreenShots.html

 

NSLDS Reference Materials

Date: October   24, 2006
Section: NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring/Financial Aid History Processes and Batch File Layouts for 2007-2008
NSLDS Type: Transfer Student| Financial History Processes and Batch File Layouts
http://ifap.ed.gov/nsldsmaterials/1024TransferStudentMonitorSummaryRpt.html

 

 

 

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