Shoptalk is published by Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TG). Unless specifically noted, the policies and procedures outlined in Shoptalk apply only to loans made under TG's guarantee and not to loans underwritten by other guarantors.

Shoptalk 103: March 2000

Saying "No" to Drugs
Not enough students are saying "No" to drugs. ED recently announced that up to 20 percent of students left the drug conviction question blank on their FAFSAs.

Closed School Corner
The Department of Education (ED) reports school closures.

TG Mails Revised School Fact Sheets
TG releases updated SFS, providing students and families with timely and accurate information about postsecondary education.

New Regulations for
Changes in School Ownership
Schools will no longer automatically lose eligibility to participate in Title IV programs after a change in ownership.

Poverty Guidelines Update
HHS recently updated federal poverty guidelines, used to help qualify a borrower's eligibility for an Economic Hardship Deferment.

MPN Reminder
The '98 Higher Education Act mandates that all Stafford loan applicants must use the MPN beginning July 1, 2000.

Get Ready to "Innovate. Educate. Celebrate!"
Remember to make time for the exciting TG Annual Conference in Austin, to be held April 10-12!

Common Manual Updates
Information on revisions to the Common Manual.

Consolidation Conundrums
What should you do when a borrower has concurrent Consolidation loans?

Return of Title IV Funds
Follow our eight-step program on how to understand and implement the new requirements.

ED Implements New Special Allowance Codes
ED announces lenders must use new SAP codes on Form 799.

Questions about the articles in Shoptalk should be addressed to:
Customer Services
Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation
P.O. Box 83100, Round Rock, TX 78683-3100
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Contributors to this month's edition:
Ric Davila
Valerie Gonzalez
Brent Hay
Joan Ivy
Laura Lavergne
Kyle Smith
Heather Vaughan

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