Industry News

ED Announces Deceased Veteran Dependent Matching

Bankruptcy and Title IV Eligibility

ED Launches TPD Web Site

HEOA Net Price Calculator

VA Launches GI Web Site

Who's Who at OGSLP

Scholarship Opportunities


People News

After 38 years of service to the State Regents as Director of the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant program, Shiela Joyner will retire at the end of December.
>> Read more about Shiela

Tina Stevens, Loan Coordinator in Student Financial Services at Oklahoma City University, has been named the November 2009 Employee of the Month. Tina's innovation in this position has been integral in helping students and families better navigate the financial aid process. Congratulations, Tina!

OGSLP would like to welcome back Leticia Barrios (Loan Services) and Julie Gentry (Accounting). We're glad to have you back on the team!


Event Calendar

Contact OGSLP if there's an event you’d like us to highlight.

2009-10 State System Academic Calendar


December 7-11
2009 SWASFAA Conference
Albuquerque, NM


December 15
Deadline to submit corrections to the Fiscal Operations Report and the Application to Participate (FISAP) data


December 25
Holiday Break
OGSLP closed


January 1
New Year's Day
OGSLP closed


Happy Holidays from your friends at OGSLP

Better Together in 2009

It's no secret that times are tough. Many Oklahoma students and families are finding it necessary to make sacrifices and it's difficult to imagine a time when the need for assistance and sound advice was more important than it is today. This holiday season, OGSLP is celebrating the opportunities we have to make higher education more accessible and help students achieve their goals. Thanks to your partnership and support, we were able to assist Oklahoma students and families in a variety of ways.

>> Read more about how we were better together in 2009



New FFEL Purchased Loans Report Available from ED

In electronic announcements posted in August and September, ED provided information about the transition to additional servicer support for purchased loans.

>> Read details about the new status report



UCanGo2 February College Countdown

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We know February is typically the month students begin working on the FAFSA, which makes it the perfect time to talk to students, parents and counselors about preparing financially for college. Partner with us to host a College Countdown event!


>> Read more about our College Countdown




Exit Counseling Made Easier

Student loan borrowers are making a list and checking it twice before they graduate, transfer to another school or drop below half-time enrollment. Ensuring borrowers complete the exit counseling process is a top priority for financial aid officers.

>> Read more about simplifying exit counseling



OKMM Receives National Recognition

Oklahoma Money Matters’ Money Talks podcasts were recently featured in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s nationally-recognized Financial Literacy Update. These bi-monthly announcements promote “best practices” financial education events, programs and resources across the country. Check out OKMM’s Money Talks podcasts and other financial literacy resources at OklahomaMoneyMatters.org.



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Making Work "Work": Resources for Busy Professionals

Want to be a more effective manager? Encourage open dialogue.

>> Read more about effective management