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Federal Updates
Industry provides Q&A on new teacher loan forgiveness provisions
Now that ED has released revised teacher loan forgiveness forms (see Shoptalk Online Edition 294) that implement the provisions of the Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act of 2004 (Act), you may start to receive questions from borrowers about the new teacher loan forgiveness qualifications. If you're not thoroughly familiar with the provisions of the Act, you may need resources to help you obtain the answers you and your borrowers need.
TG Updates
Updated TG Conference agenda now available
The 2005 TG Conference, Breakthrough! Higher expectations in higher education is quickly approaching. TG team members are putting the finishing touches on the informative and up-to-the-minute training sessions that will be presented at this year's premier financial aid conference.
TG announces availability of TG PLUS Credit Connection™
This week TG announces the release of its latest solution, TG PLUS Credit Connection™ (PCC). Offered through TG Loans By Web™ (LBW), this enhancement streamlines the process of managing PLUS loans by supplying lenders with the information needed to render a credit decision. In addition, this solution simultaneously updates schools with an electronic notification of credit approval or denial, creating significant efficiencies in the entire process.
TG introduces IDA™ — your Integrated Default Assistant
This week, TG introduces the latest tool to help you effectively manage your TG cohort default rate — TG's new Integrated Default Assistant, or IDA™ for short.
2005 FAFSA videoconference clips available online
Did you miss the 2005 broadcast of the FAFSA videoconference in February? Would you like to be able to share the valuable information on how to complete the FAFSA that was presented in the videoconference with your students and parents?
Don't forget to attend TG's free RT4 telephone conference
TG's telephone conference on the return of Title IV funds, "RT4 Basics and Beyond," will be held on Thursday, March 17, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (CT).
Common Manual
Common Manual Updates
Information on recent updates to the Common Manual.
Legislative Update
The March 3 issue of TG's Legislative Report includes a statement TASFAA issued to the Texas Legislature in response to their initial recommendations for funding the state's student financial aid programs. In addition to communicating the statement to the entire legislative membership, the statement is being personally delivered to select members and staff. TASFAA's statement titled Improving Student Financial Aid in Texas: Stretching Limited Resources is available in its entirety on TG Online at www.tgslc.org/lege_report/index.cfm.
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