2012
February: The Department of Education has issued Dear College Letter GEN-12-04 that clarifies earlier guidance regarding student loan issues. Read More
February: The Department of Education has announced the schedule for the FY 2010 2-year and FY 2009 3-year draft cohort default rates to be released. Read More
February: As announced in E-Announcement 2012-01-31, the Department of Education has posted sample 2012-2013 Verification Worksheets. Read More
January: The recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 made significant changes to the Federal student aid programs. Read More
2011
December: Effective December 19th, the login process for NSLDS Professional Access Web Site has changed. Read More
December: The Department of Education has released Frequently Asked Questions for Gainful Employment. Read More
December: Effective December 18, the login process for the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) will change. Read More
October: The Department of Education has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the application and approval process for new programs. Read More
September: The Department of Education has updated the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Gainful Employment User Guide. Read More
September: Congress has mandated that every educational institution receiving federal funds take a day to teach about the seminal document in recognition of Constitution Day/Citizenship Day. Read More
August: ED announces its plans to release official FY 2009 cohort default rates (CDRs) on September 12, 2011. Read More
August: ED issued guidance to clarify the documentation requirements of the one-year extension that schools must retain to be considered legally authorized by a state. Read More
August: ED releases the new Gainful Employment NSLDS User Guide. Read More
August: ED announces revised PLUS MPN is now available. Read More
August: ED extends the due date for Gainful Employment reporting. Read More
July: The Secretary has announced FAFSA information in keeping with the Final Rules related to program integrity issues. Read More
June: An updated NSLP Interest Rate Chart with the interest rates for Stafford, Consolidation, and SLS loans for 2011-2012 is now available. Read More
May: Due to the recent natural disasters, there are steps that schools, servicers and guarantors should be following regarding affected students or borrowers. Read More
May: Each postsecondary institution in the United States that participates in Title IV student aid programs must post a net price calculator on its Web site. Read More