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) 234-4440 or (800) 247-0420. School Daze! -Now that another busy fall term is underway, we want to take this opportunity to say thanks for allowing us to work with you to provide thousands of Oklahoma parents and students an opportunity to pursue their educational goals. President Signs HEROES Act of 2003 - On August 19, President Bush signed into law the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (HEROES). Chat it up on September 9 - Mapping Your Future will offer a "Deferments, Forbearances and Default Prevention" live chat on September 9, 2003 at 2 p.m. Oklahoma's EDGE - In late August, Governor Brad Henry announced "Oklahoma's EDGE," an ambitious project for long-term economic growth. A Friendly Reminder - The Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) deadline is quickly approaching. Common
Manual News - Attached are the second and third in a series of
training briefs developed by the Common Manual Policy Committee. Treasury Offers New Online Financial Education Directory - The Treasury Department’s Office of Financial Education (OFE) recently announced a new online “Federal Financial Education Resources” directory. This Directory will make financial education information more accessible to government entities, community-based organizations and the general public. Entrance & Exit Interview Forms Available - OGSLP Entrance & Exit Interview forms that incorporate the July 1, 2003 requirements are available. Congress Reconvenes; Loan Reconsolidation High on List of Concerns (NASFAA) -After a month-long summer recess, members of the House and Senate have reconvened in Washington to take up issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and appropriations for Title IV and other education programs. Qs and As -Click here for answers to questions on Oklahoma Grant and Scholarship information, aggregate loan limits, cohort default rates and FISAP. Online News is provided as a service to our colleagues by OGSLP. Please send comments or questions to the Policy Implementation, Training, and Communications Division at policytrainingcommunications@ogslp.org, or by phone at 405.234.4440 or 1.800.247.0420. |
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