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Origination Fee Reduction Reminder

Immigrant Eligibility for Title IV Aid

Do You Know?

Who's Who at OGSLP

Common Manual Update

Scholarship Opportunities


People News

Josita Baker said farewell to her OGSLP family and hello to a new one at Langston University, where she is now serving as Executive Director of Enrollment Management. Congratulations, Josita. We'll miss you!

Sherry Hudson recently retired as the Director of Financial Aid after 35 years with Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Thank you, Sherri, for your contributions and hard work.

Angie Carver was recently named Director of Financial Aid at ATI. Congratulations, Angie!


Event Calendar

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2010-11 State System Academic Calendar


Weekly
Nelnet's Webinar Wednesday

Aug. 17-19
Direct Loan Webinar Training Suite

Sept. 6
Labor Day
OGSLP Closed

Sept. 14-16
Direct Loan Webinar Training Suite




OGSLP Names Executive Director

Rick Edington

We're pleased to share that Rick Edington, who has served as OGSLP's Interim Executive Director, assumed the permanent position effective July 1.

>> Read more about Rick's role as
our Executive Director



Facts, Fellowship & the Feud: OGSLP's Annual Conference

Financial Aid Feud

One hundred financial aid professionals were surveyed and the top six answers are on the board. The question was, “What scandalous strategies would financial aid professionals use to win the Financial Feud game at OGSLP’s annual conference?”

>> Survey says …



UCanGo2 Can Help U, 2

High School Kit

It’s back-to-school time again and UCanGo2 is here to help you! We have a wide variety of publications and resources to help you put college planning information into the hands of students.

>> Read about the UCanGo2 tools



Help Students Connect to NSLDS

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It's more important than ever for students to know who their servicers and lenders are and monitor the status of their loan(s). We're offering plug-and-play information you can use to educate students about NSLDS as a loan management tool.


>> Read about our customizable NSLDS text



Double-Check Your July 1, 2010 Changes

Many changes to Title IV regulations became effective July 1, 2010. Now is a good time to make sure you haven't missed anything.

>> Check out our list of July 1 loan-related changes



WebWatch: New Loan Repayment Program

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Did you know our Loan Discharge and Forgiveness webpage is a one-stop-shop for program information and forms, including new options like the CLAARP?


>> Read about discharge and forgiveness information on our site



Swiss Army Knife

Making Work "Work": Resources for Busy Professionals

Get Feedback from Your Employees

>> Read tips for getting honest feedback