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Federal Updates

Current special allowance rates: Quarter ending December 31, 2004
Special allowance rates for the quarter December 31, 2004, are now available.

TG Updates

Online registration now available for TG lender and servicer training
As highlighted in Shoptalk Online issue 286, TG is offering TG Lender and Servicer Training on Friday, January 28, 2005. The all-day training and support event is specifically geared to student loan lending and servicing professionals, and will include practical sessions on industry and professional development topics that will help you meet the rising expectations of your student borrowers.

Common Manual

Common Manual Updates
Information on recent updates to the Common Manual.

Training brief explains how to find answers quickly
A new training brief from the Common Manual Policy Committee demonstrates how easy it can be to find the answers you are looking for in the Common Manual.

Legislative Update

The January 3, 2005 issue of TG's Legislative Report includes updates on legislation affecting higher education and student financial aid that will be under consideration by the 79th Texas Legislature, which convenes today; information on the filing of the concluding report of TG's review by the Texas Sunset Commission; and a congressional update that includes a final FY 2005 budget issued by the Department of Education. Keep up with the latest developments by reading the full report on TG Online at www.tgslc.org/lege_report/index.cfm.
Tip of the Week

Helping your students to find a job is a great way to ensure successful student loan repayment. Have students and recent graduates check out www.JobGusher.com, TG's job search site designed for first-time job seekers and students looking for internships, part-time jobs, or seasonal work.









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Contributors to this edition: Kristin Boyer, Andres Cordero, Jennifer Evrard, Kelly Kaelin, Sandy Keller, Art Martinez, and Susan Martinez. Edited by TG Communications and Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Designed by TG Communications.

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