Shoptalk 526

October 20, 2009 - Edition 526

Fall 2009 TG Users Group Meeting replaced with webinars
To better accommodate schedules and provide information more conveniently, TG will offer a webinar in lieu of the Fall TG User Group (TUG) Board meeting. The webinar will cover many of the agenda items set for the TUG meeting; it will also be held twice — at two different times on Thursday, November 5.

Latest TG Connection explores how financial aid offices help students in a changing economy
A challenging market has prompted some students to rethink their college plans.

TG to host Florida Community College Forum
With a changing economy and shifting financial aid landscape, the 2-year college community finds itself facing new challenges. The Center for Financial Aid Policy in Community Colleges works to raise awareness among state and national policymakers about effective financial aid policies and practices for community colleges and their students. The Center will hold a forum for Florida community colleges on November 5 at the Florida State College at Jacksonville.

ED issues new loan purchase programs guidance
On October 14, 2009, ED released ECASLA Electronic Announcement (E-ANN) #73, regarding the second amended and restated Put Agreement.

Revisiting a classic Dear Colleague Letter on default prevention
TG encourages all schools to more proactively assist their students in successfully repaying their loan obligations. Revisiting ED's Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) GEN-05-14 may be a solid first step in that process.

Tell us what you think of Shoptalk's new look
TG wants to know your thoughts on the restyled Shoptalk. Please contact us with your comments and feedback.

Smart Solutions
TG's weekly e-newsletter, AIEmail, offers information on college planning and preparation for high school students and their parents. Consider the newsletter for any outreach work you do with high school students.

Many colleges and universities offer financial literacy coursework or seminars to their students. More high schools and middle schools are doing the same, integrating money management concepts into their math and social studies lesson plans. Schools in more than 35 states embed instruction in personal financial skills into coursework. Several states now require that students take financial literacy classes in order to graduate from high school. Learn more about the growing attention to financial literacy skills on college and high school campuses.

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Contributors to this edition: Rob Davenport, Sarah Faszholz, Cindy Marrs, Art Martinez, Matt Smith, and Vickie Tanner. Edited by TG Communications and Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Designed by TG Communications.

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