OGSLP Online News


September 24, 2003

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.


College Students Support Strengthening Federal Student Loan Program - Student loans are more important than ever to America’s college students, according to a survey conducted by KRC Research on behalf of The Coalition for Better Student Loans.

Inquiring Minds Want to Know - In the next few days we will be sending out the OGSLP School & Lender Survey. We feel that your input is critical as we strive to provide you, your students and borrowers with quality services and products.

News You Can Use From Loan Services -
- “We want to encourage our clients who make email status changes to use our statuschanges@ogslp.org email address,” said Penny Gandy, Loan Services Manager.
- We have noticed an increase in the number of incorrect social security numbers that are being transmitted on loan applications.

Briefing on National Default Rates and More - We know that periodically you may be asked to provide student aid statistics to your administrations.

Student Eligibility Issues are the Topic of NASFAA's 2003 Fall Training - NASFAA is devoting its 2003 Fall Training to Student Eligibility Issues. Confirmed workshop sites and other information are now available on the Fall Training Web site.

Miss the Chronicle Chat? - If you missed the online discussion “The Future of Tuition” on The Chronicle of Higher Education Web site, you can read the transcript at:

Common Manual News - Attached is the fourth in a series of Training Briefs developed by the Common Manual Policy Committee.

Mapping Your Future Chat Event on October 7, 2003 - Mapping Your Future will offer a "Finding the school of your dreams and gaining admission" chat for middle and high school students on Oct. 7, 2003 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Qs and As - Click here for answers to questions on ED's new version of the School Portal, FISAP deadline and OASFAA's conference theme.

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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