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TG Updates

TG names Tamy Garofano as new regional account executive
Tamy Garofano has joined TG as a regional account executive in the mid-Atlantic area. Garofano will serve TG’s school customers in South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Delaware.

TG amends participation in industry initiative
Through its annual planning process, TG examines its participation in various industry initiatives. As a result of this year's process, we have decided to discontinue participation in the Meteor project effective September 22.

Using AIE: TG aids students in their job searches
TG's public-service website Adventures In Education (AIE™) helps students and families prepare and pay for college as well as explore career options. One of the more popular features of the site is the "Get Hired" area, which is used by students to prepare for job interviews and spruce up their resumes.

Reporting Back: 1995
Moving forward, looking back. TG's annual report for 1995 reveals a corporation commemorating the anniversary of the HEA, recommitting to its ideals of customer service, and moving rapidly toward greater technological innovation.

Trends and Issues

Question of the week
What loan types are included in a cohort default rate calculation?

Making the most of your conference attendance — Part 2 in a series
The fall conference season is only a few short weeks away, and many of you are preparing to attend your state and regional associations' meetings to spend time with colleagues and brush up on the latest industry trends and developments. In this second installment of a three-part series, Shoptalk Online focuses on tips to help you maximize your time at your event.

Tip of the Week

The 2007 TG Financial Aid Leadership Symposium is geared toward mid-level managers in the financial aid industry. To learn more about the symposium and how to apply, visit TG Online at www.tgslc.org/training/leaders/index.cfm.

This, That, and the Other...

TG offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday.

Enjoy your weekend!











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Contributors to this edition: Chuck Bradford, Kristin Boyer, JD Hancock, Kelly Kaelin, Art Martinez, Susan Martinez, and Michael McSpadden. Edited by TG Communications and Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Designed by TG Communications.

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