Industry News

Military Service Grant Processing


Proposed Regulations: Gainful Employment


Title IV Aid for Disaster Victims


Who's Who at OGSLP


Common Manual Update


Scholarship & Other Aid Opportunities


People News

Tina Stevens, formerly of Oklahoma City University's financial aid office, recently accepted a position at ATI. Congratulations, Tina!


Event Calendar

Contact OGSLP if there's an event you’d like us to highlight.

2010-11 State System Academic Calendar


Weekly
Nelnet's Webinar Wednesday


Sept. 14-16
Direct Loan Webinar Training Suite


Oct. 1
Completed FISAP Due


Nov. 1-5
ED Title IV Training
Dallas, TX


Nov. 11
Veteran's Day
OGSLP Open


New Financial Literacy Tool: OKMM's One-Stop-Shop

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Looking for a budgeting tool for college freshmen? Trying to find a good mortgage calculator? On the hunt for money-related activities you can do with your children or grandchildren?


>> Read about OKMM's new clearinghouse that has it all!



Free Tools for Campus Recruiting

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As a campus professional, you know the importance of helping high school students become familiar with the atmosphere at your institution. If you're looking for ways to strengthen your existing efforts, UCanGo2 can help!

>> Read more about UCanGo2 tools that support campus recruiting



Cohort Default Rates Release

The FY 2008 Official Cohort Default Rates will be released on Sept. 13 by the Department of Education.

>> Read more about the Cohort Default Rates Release



DL School Guide Released

The Department of Education’s (ED) Direct Loans School Guide is updated to reflect regulatory requirements and electronic processes in place for the 2008–2009 award year. The guide covers a variety of topics, including borrower eligibility, MPNs and eMPNs, and DL awards and payments. You can get the DL School Guide from ED’s website or from our DL Transition page, along with many more useful DL resources.



New NSLDS Tools and Enhancements

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ED announced report enhancements to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).


>> Read about new NSLDS features



OGSLP Remains in the Industry Mix

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It’s no secret that big changes are happening in our industry. To stay at the forefront, OGSLP staff are engaged with a number of organizations and industry boards.

>> Check out our staff industry involvement



WebWatch: Online Calculators

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How much will my monthly student loan payment be? How much can I afford to borrow?

>> Get answers to these and other 'how much?' questions



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Making Work "Work": Resources for Busy Professionals

Exercise Your Brain for Inspiration

>> Read tips for turning on your creativity