September 10, 2009
There's Something (Special) About Mary
Mary Mowdy, OGSLP's Executive Director, will retire on Sept. 30 after 14 years with the agency and three decades of service in higher education and financial aid.
>> Read more about Mary's retirement
OGSLP Unveils Redesigned Publication
OGSLP's flagship publication, Are You Looking for Money?, has a fresh new look! The publication, designed for high school students and their parents, provides information about Federal Stafford and Federal PLUS loans, the application process, loan limits, interest rates and repayment.
>> Read more about Are You Looking for Money?
Encyclo-Media Participants Preview UCanGo2 Toolkit
Counselors attending the State Department of Education's Encyclo-Media Conference later this month will be among the first to receive a sneak peek at OGSLP's new toolkit for high school counselors.
Cohort Analysis: Identify Borrower Characteristics and Trends
Looking to learn more about your school's defaulted borrower population? OGSLP offers a cohort analysis service as part of our ongoing default prevention efforts.
>> Read more about our default prevention services
September is College Savings Month
If you're a parent, you understand that saving for college can be difficult, especially with competing priorities in your monthly budget.
>> Read more about College Savings Month
Draft 2010-11 FAFSA Released
On Sept. 4, the Department of Education released a draft of the 2010-11 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A summary of FAFSA changes is also available.
Comments, ideas and suggestions about the FAFSA will be accepted through Nov. 4, 2009. To submit a comment electronically, e-mail FAFSA.Comments@ed.gov.
Making Work "Work": Resources for Busy Professionals
Praise is welcome anywhere, right?
>> Read tips for effectively praising your staff