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Federal Updates
Closed school corner
The Department of Education announces two new closures.
Reauthorization clears another hurdle
After a holiday break and several weeks of intense negotiations on an economic stimulus package, Congress has finally turned its attention back to the HEA. Last Thursday, the House voted 354-58 to approve HR 4137, also known as the "College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007."
Neg Reg heads toward the finish line
This year's Neg Reg has proceeded at a quick clip — since our last update, the TEACH grant team has concluded negotiations and the student loans team has completed the second of three rounds of discussion.
TG Updates
TG and THECB host third year of financial aid telethons
For the third time in the last few years, TG and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) are combining their efforts to produce a series of telethons on financial aid. Their objective is simple but far-ranging: Reach out to students and families interested in college, but facing financial obstacles, by televising a special call-in program — the College Access and Affordability Telethon — in targeted viewing areas in Texas.
TG's annual Symposium leaves participants inspired, energized
It's rare to find a well-rounded leadership workshop, polished in content and presentation; it's rarer still to find one that tailors its topics to the needs of financial aid professionals. TG offers just such an opportunity with its annual Financial Aid Leadership Symposium, a professional development experience crafted to help financial aid professionals advance in the profession.
Change to TG's forms distribution process and help with disclosures for APPS borrowers
TG is gearing up for 2008-09 processing, and, as part of that effort, reviewing all current processes and services. This article announces two upcoming changes, one to TG's Preprint service and one to TG's Application and Printing Service (APPS).
Product spotlight: Guide to Effective Practices in Student Success (EPSS) database
In May of last year, TG and the Educational Policy Institute (EPI) released a new Web-based tool to provide postsecondary institutions with access to varied strategies for improving student success. Recently, TG and the EPI produced a companion booklet to the database, describing its objectives and providing a categorical analysis of the various featured programs.
Trends and Issues
Mapping Your Future™ to unveil Web site redesign
Mapping Your Future is putting the finishing touches on a complete Web site redesign, which will include major changes to the site, how processes work, and how to link to Mapping Your Future.
Question of the week
Can a school require an application other than the FAFSA for federal student aid?
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