September 9, 2010

Military Service Grant Processing

On Oct. 8 and 9, the Department of Education (ED) will implement COD system functionality to support the processing of Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants. They also outlined the interim process a school may use to request funds for 2010-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants before the system is updated. Preliminary information about processing these grants is available on the COD website.

ED also provided information and guidance on the statutory provisions for increased Title IV assistance for a student whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after Sept. 11, 2001. Schools can refer to the following announcements for guidance:

• Nov. 6, 2009 – Implementation of increased Title IV assistance to children of certain deceased members of the U.S. Military
• May 13, 2010 – Updated implementation of increased Title IV assistance to children of certain deceased members of the U.S. Military

Questions about system information matches can be directed to CPS/SAIG Technical Support at 800.330.5947 or CPSSAIG@ed.gov. If you have questions about the interim funding process, contact the COD School Relations Center at 800.4747.7268 or CODSupport@acs-inc.com.