December 18, 2006
Volume 2006– Issue 53
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-06-19
DCL Pub Date: November 22, 2006
Agreements Between Public Institutions of Higher Education and Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0619.html
DCL Pub Date: December 01, 2006
GEN-06-21 FP-06-17
The Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2006, Public Law 109-292 http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0621.html
DCL Pub Date: December 01, 2006
GEN-06-20 FP-06-16
Update on Consolidation Loan Issues
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/GEN0620.html
Electronic Announcements
Date: November 02, 2006
Summary: Frequently Asked Questions About Common Origination and Disbursement
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0329FAQCOD.html
Date: November 21, 2006
Summary: Second Draft of the 2007-2008 Student Aid Report (SAR) is Available for Public Comment http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/1121SAR30DayNotice0708.html
Date: November 21, 2006
Summary: HERA Operational Implementation Guidance (CPS, COD System, EDExpress Suite) -- Issue Alert: Fix Implemented on R2T4 on the Web to Correct Data Edits for Unsubsidized FFEL/Direct Stafford Loan Field on Post-Withdrawal Tab http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/1121R2T4WebFixNetwork.html
Date: November 28, 2006
Summary: Availability of 2007-2008 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Formula Guide http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/1127EFCGuide.html
Date: November 30, 2006
Summary: Availability of 2007-2008 School Electronic Process Guide http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/1130SchoolElectProcGuide0708.html
Federal Register
Date: November 01, 2006
These final regulations for the ACG and National SMART Grant programs specify the eligibility requirements for a student to apply for and receive an award under these programs for the 2007-2008 award year. For regulations that will take effect for the 2008-2009 award year and subsequent award years, the Secretary intends to conduct negotiated rulemaking, as required under section 492 of the HEA.
FR Type: Final
http://ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/FR11012006Pell.html
Date: November 01, 2006
Summary: These final regulations reflect the provisions of the HERA that affect students, borrowers, postsecondary educational institutions, lenders, and other program participants in the Federal student aid programs authorized under Title IV of the HEA.
FR Type: Final
http://ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/FR11012006FinalRuleHERA.html
SAR/ISIR Reference Materials
Award Year: 2007-2008
Section: Availability of 2007-2008 SAR Comment Codes and Text Guide http://ifap.ed.gov/sarmaterials/0708CommCodesandText.html
Award Year: 2007-2008
Section: Draft of the 2007-2008 Student Aid Report (SAR) is Available for Public Comment http://ifap.ed.gov/sarmaterials/0708DraftSARNov06.html
EFC Formula