June 29, 2010 - Edition 560 TG
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TG Report

TG awards $5.6 million in competitive grants to advance college access and student retention
This is the sixth consecutive year TG has awarded the competitive grants through its Public Benefit Grant Program, the company's philanthropic initiative.

TG publishes summer 2010 edition of Enrollment Management Journal
This issue of the Enrollment Management Journal offers articles on topics ranging from the college choice process for Texas Hispanics to the effects of outreach efforts on retention among underrepresented students.

TG's Ohio financial literacy symposium earns high marks from attendees
Ohio State treats financial literacy as one aspect of an individual's "wellness," that is, overall physical and psychological health. Presenters from the Ohio State University, Tally Hart, senior advisor of Economic Access Initiative, and Kate Trombitas, assistant director of the Student Wellness Center, offered a case study of their school's effort.

TG closed in observance of July 4th holiday
TG will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the July 4th holiday. TG will resume normal hours of business on Tuesday, July 6.

Industry Update

ED releases 2010-11 Application and Verification Guide
On June 21, ED published the first volume of the 2010-11 Federal Student Aid Handbook (FSA Handbook), the Application and Verification Guide (AVG). TG has posted a bookmarked version of the AVG through its website.

Policy Report

Happy Birthday, IBR! A unique repayment plan turns one
IBR was created to support borrowers having difficulty meeting their payments. A year after implementation, the repayment plan remains an important and useful option for borrowers, and TG provides resources to help spread the word.

Latest postings on IFAP address diverse issues, including the conclusion of FFELP lending
ED assembles Title IV federal student aid guidance, resources, and information on its Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP) website. This article spotlights recent postings.

Smart Solutions
Plan a debt management session as part of your orientation activities for incoming students. Call TG's default aversion consultants at (800) 252-9743 for ideas, handouts, and training resources.
News Briefs

Believe it or not, the recession has a silver lining. College enrollment is booming in all sectors of higher education, including 4-year and 2-year institutions. In a recent study, the Pew Research Center takes a close look at enrollment demographics and reports that much of the surge comes by way of minority enrollment. Almost three-quarters of the increase for 2007-08 came from minority freshman enrollment growth. Hispanic enrollment comprised the largest portion of this growth, increasing by 15 percent. Read the complete study online.