1. OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
News to Know
September 2004
OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Florida Department of Education
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2. OSFA Training Workshops
The OSFA Training Department has been diligently working on organizing our Fall Training Workshops. In this month’s News to Know, we have included the Workshop agendas and locations. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details regarding registration and site locations!
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3. OSFA Training FFELP Workshop Agenda
FFELP Workshop topics include:
Return to Title IV Funds
Student Eligibility and Loan Certification
Aggregate loan calculations
Professional Judgement
Open Q & A Forum
All topics will have examples and include hands on training!
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4. OSFA Training State Program Workshop Agenda
State Program Workshop topics include:
Navigating SSFAD and utilizing SSFAD tools and links
Bright Futures Initial Eligibility and Renewal Requirements
FSAG Initial Eligibility and Renewal Requirements
Other State Program Initial Eligibility and Renewal Requirements
SSFAD Disbursement Reporting, Grade and Hour demo, Reconciliation Overview
Open Q & A Forum
All topics will have examples and include hands on training!
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5. OSFA Training Clock Hours Workshop Agenda
All FFELP and State Program topics will be included in this one day workshop geared to clock hour institutions.
All topics will have examples and include hands on training!
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6. OSFA Training Workshop Locations
10/4-Ft. Lauderdale (FFELP)
10/5-Ft. Lauderdale (State Programs)
10/6-Miami (FFELP)
10/7-Miami (State Programs)
10/8-Miami (Clock Hour Programs)
10/11-Tampa (FFELP)
10/12-Tampa (Clock Hour Programs)
10/13-Tampa (State Programs)
10/19-Jacksonville (FFELP)
10/20-Jacksonville (State Programs)
10/21-Panama City (FFELP)
10/22-Panama City (State Programs)
10/25-Orlando (FFELP)
10/26-Orlando (State Programs)
10/27-Orlando (Clock Hour Programs)
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7. State Board of Education Appoints New Commissioner
The State Board of Education today appointed Chief of Staff John Winn to head Florida's K-20 Department of Education. Commissioner Jim Horne, who announced his resignation and stepped down August 31, Winn assumed the role of Commissioner effective September 1, "John Winn has built a solid reputation and earned the respect of the education community, policy makers, and department staff," said Board Chairman Phil Handy. "He brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to student learning that will serve the people of Florida well.” The Commissioner reports directly to the State Board of Education. Responsibilities include serving as the chief executive of Florida's K-20 education system and providing guidance and direction for more than 2,000 employees of the Department of Education.
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8. OSFA July NSLDS Reporting
OSFA's monthly submission for August 2004 was transmitted to NSLDS on 8/25/04.
Updates to NSLDS from August’s submission appeared on NSLDS on 8/26/04.
Data contained in August’s submission reflects data extracted from our system on 8/23/04.
OSFA’s SMRY screen has been "refreshed" and now displays the current NSLDS loan statuses.
The September NSLDS submission will be processed by NSLDS on 9/22/04.
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9. Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP)
October 1 is the deadline for submitting the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP). For more information on the FISAP, please visit:
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10. Integrated Common Manual
The August 2004 Integrated Common Manual is available on the NCHELP website. Bookmark this on your favorites today!
cm0804.pdf
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11. Mapping Your Future Debt/Salary Wizard
Mapping Your Future (MYF) enhanced its debt/salary wizard (mapping-your-future.org/apps/debtwizard/), allowing borrowers to determine how much salary is needed to support student loan repayment and how much they can borrow based on future expected earnings, without limiting them to specific interest rates. The enhanced wizard allows borrowers to enter any interest rate and includes a link to the current interest rate chart. The debt/salary wizard is one of MYF's financial literacy and default prevention tools. To access other calculators and information, click on Financial Fitness Tools on the site menu on the MYF home page (mapping-your-future.org) or go directly to mapping-your-future.org/features/dmtensteps.htm.
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12. Mapping Your Future Spanish Stafford Entrance Counseling
Mapping Your Future is pleased to announce that they have begun the Pilot Phase of the Spanish Stafford Entrance Counseling. In Florida, Miami Dade College (Kendall Campus), Miami Dade College (InterAmerican Campus), Miami Dade (North Campus), and Carlos Albizu University have agreed to pilot the program for the Fall semester. MYF has room for additional pilot sites. If your institution is interested in piloting the program, please contact Armando Salas-Amaro at Armando.Salas-
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13. Official Cohort Default Rates
FY 2002 official cohort default rates were released on September 13 to all eligible schools. Delivery was made to domestic schools enrolled in the eCDR process via the SAIG destination point designated by the school. Each eCDR package contained (1) a cover letter (message class SHDRLROP), (2) a reader-friendly loan record detail report (message class SHCDRROP), and (3) an extract- type loan record detail report (message class SHCDREOP). Domestic schools not enrolled in eCDR must download their cohort default rates and accompanying Loan Record Detail Reports.
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14.
LearnStudentAid, NASFAA’s on line learning community, went live on September 1, Enrollment is now open for classes beginning October 1 and later. Please visit: and check out "How to Enroll" to complete the enrollment process. If you need assistance, contact LearnStudentAid Technical Support Specialist Chris McInnis at
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15.
FAFSA.COM is one of several websites that charge a fee for assisting a student in filing their FAFSA application. The Florida Department of Education is in no way affiliated with this website, or any others, that charge students to complete the application. The Florida Department of Education actively promotes and encourages all students’ to pursue free application avenues ONLY.
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16. Question of the Day
Is a college student, who is a minor, eligible to borrow funds in the Stafford Loan Program?
Answer: Yes, provided they have received a high school diploma or GED and meet standard borrower requirements. (Reference Statute )
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17. Important Dates October 2004 - FREE OSFA Training Sessions
For more information on these upcoming events, check out the calendar on
Important Dates
October FREE OSFA Training Sessions
October FASFAA Regional Workshops
11/1-11/4, Electronic Access Conference
11/ /12, FASFAA Fall Conference
2/13 - 2/16, SASFAA Annual Conference
6/8 -6/10, FASFAA Spring Conference
7/3 - 7/6, NASFAA Annual Conference
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18. Mission Statement
The Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA), serves as a guarantor for the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), and the administrator of Florida’s scholarship and grant programs. The OSFA Mission is to facilitate higher education access and services by providing exemplary customer attention, comprehensive financial aid information, and convenient and efficient products.
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19. Outreach Team Contact Information
Ernest Smith, Director of Market Development
Jacqueline Hill, Default Prevention Manager and Outreach Representative
Karen Hurrell, Senior Outreach Representative
Lori Auxier, Outreach Representative
Stephanie Durdley, Outreach Representative
Armando Salas-Amaro, Outreach Representative
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20. Regional Outreach Representative Contact Information
Customer Service is our #1 Priority! Call us today!
Lori Auxier, OSFA Outreach Representative
3715 Kirkwood Circle
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
(office)
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