Online News OGSLP Online News
is sponsored and operated by the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program,
a division of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. This electronic
newsletter provides information to schools and lenders participating in
the Federal Family Education Loan Program. 405) 234-4329 or 800) 247-0420. New Chancellor, Dr. Paul G. Risser: The Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are pleased to begin the year with Dr. Paul G. Risser as the new Chancellor. Updated Total and Permanent Disability Discharge Application: An updated Total and Permanent Disability TPD) Discharge Application was approved and published by the Department of Education ED) in Dear Partner Letter, GEN-02-12. PLUS/SLS Variable Interest Rate for Calendar-Year 2003: An announcement was posted by the Department of Education ED) releasing the following interest rate of 5.44 percent for PLUS/SLS variable interest rate loans for calendar-year 2003. Please note: this new rate information does not apply to all PLUS/SLS loans, only those promissory notes that are subject to a calendar-year adjustment, based on the "91-day Treasury Bill" method. Student and Exchange Visitor Information System SEVIS): Attached is workshop information regarding the new Student and Exchange Visitor Information System SEVIS), which is a web-based computer database designed to track international postsecondary students studying in the United States. Upcoming Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act: Preparations for the upcoming Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act have begun with the Department of Education's ED) request for input from the higher education community in the form of comments by February 28, 2003. Special Allowance Rates: The U.S. Department of Education ED) has released the special allowance rates for the quarter ending December 31, 2002
|
|||
|
|