|
| U.S. Department of Education |
|
| Name of Organization |
Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP) |
| Information Medium |
IFAP provides information on the web, sent via e-mail through member
services and requested paper publications. |
| Nature of Information |
IFAP is a site for FSA professionals, lenders, institutions and guarantee
agencies. The IFAP online library contains technical publications, regulations
and policy guidance on the administration of the FSA programs. Member Service
provides a weekly subscription e-mail service that summarizes all IFAP
postings for the previous week and includes hyperlinks to the documents
for easy reference. The Search Tool permits you to enter a topic and receive
a list of publications containing information on your subject.
|
| Cost |
Free - Member Services with Password |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://ifap.ed.gov/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
Office of Student Financial Assistance Programs (OSFAP) |
| Information Medium |
OSFAP provides resources on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
The 1998 Reauthorization of the Higher Education Programs
established a Performance Based Organization to administer the FSA programs.
This web page will keep you informed on changes to the programs and within
the U.S. Department of Education. The Federal Student Aid Information Center
helps students complete the application and provides the public with free
information about the FSA programs. The Direct Loan website offers a variety
of interactive tools for students, including a repayment calculator and
direct access to loan account information. |
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated periodically |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
U.S. Department of Education |
| Information Medium |
My.ED.gov provides resources on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
My.ED.gov provides current news, resources for students
and financial aid professionals, FSA policy and educational resources.
|
| Cost |
Free - Member Services with Password |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.my.ed.gov |
|
| Name of Organization |
U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General
(OIG) |
| Information Medium |
My.ED.gov/OIG provides resources on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
To promote the efficiency, effectiveness and integrity
of the U.S. Department of Education's programs and operations, the OIG
conducts independent and objective audits, investigations, inspections
and other activities. Information in reference to these actions are noted
on their web site.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated periodically |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OIG/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
U.S. Department of Education School Channel |
| Information Medium |
Provides links and resources on the web |
| Nature of Information |
School Channels provides links to sites regarding training,
a FSA reference library, access to student data, publication, FSA News,
and related web sites.
|
| Cost |
Free - User Name and Password required. |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://sfa4schools.sfa.ed.gov/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) |
| Information Medium |
OPE provides resources on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
Includes comprehensive information about federal student
aid, including the FAFSA and the Federal (Title IV) School Code Search
page. There's also information on HOPE Scholarships and other education
tax credits and provisions, as well as links to other higher education
resources for students. Also, provides a reference guide to programs administered
by OPE. Provides links to colleges and universities, two-year community
colleges, minority-serving institutions and trade and technical schools.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/ |
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|
Government/Legislative |
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| Name of Organization |
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
(ACSFA) |
| Information Medium |
ACSFA's website provides resources on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
ACSFA is an independent committee created by Congress
to advise and counsel Congress and the Secretary of Education on student
aid policy. Their web site provides information on Title IV modernization,
simplification of law and regulations, distance education, and early information
and needs assessment for high school students.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Monthly |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.ed.gov/offices/AC/ACSFA/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
United States Government Printing Office (GPO) |
| Information Medium |
GPO website provides resources on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
The GPO website provides an online bookstore and library
services to include CFRs, Federal Registers published since 1994, Congressional
Records and Bills, and U.S. Code. |
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.access.gpo/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
Occupational Outlook Handbook (Dictionary of Occupational |
| Information Medium |
This website provides resources on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
The Career Guide to Industries provides information
on available careers by industry, including the nature of the industry,
working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and
advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, and lists of organizations
that can provide additional information. This site provides the Occupation
Resource Codes used for completion of the institution's Program Participation
Agreement.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/oco1001.htm |
|
| Name of Organization |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions |
| Information Medium |
This website provides resources on the web |
| Nature of Information |
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
writes and revises Title IV of the Higher Education Act and other education-related
legislation. The Committee's website includes information on issues before
the Committee, Committee hearings and mark-ups and legislation pending
before and passed by the Committee. There are also links to Committee member
websites and the Committee's press office.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated Monthly |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://labor.senate.gov/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
General Accounting Office Home Page (GAO) |
| Information Medium |
GAO website provides resources on the web and e-mail
alerts |
| Nature of Information |
The GAO is the investigative arm of Congress. This
office evaluates federal programs and activities including, but not limited
to, the Title IV programs. It provides Congress with financial audits,
program reviews and evaluations, analyses, legal opinions, and investigative
reports, which are posted on this web site.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.gao.gov |
|
| Name of Organization |
Thomas Legislative Information on the Internet |
| Information Medium |
Thomas provides resources on the web |
| Nature of Information |
The Thomas database provides Federal legislative information
to the Internet public and includes the activities of the 107th Congress
and historical documents from the Library of Congress. |
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://thomas.loc.gov/ |
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| Associations of SFA Administrators |
|
| Name of Organization |
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
(NASFAA) |
| Information Medium |
NASFAA provides resources on the web, through e-mail
and paper |
| Nature of Information |
NASFAA provides financial aid professionals with continual
legislative news, regulatory updates, and association news from a number
of sources. The website also provides management and counseling tools,
training, a forms bank, and other useful resources.
|
| Cost |
Annual Membership Dues and Password |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.nasfaa.org/Home.asp |
|
| Name of Organization |
Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
(WASFAA) |
| Information Medium |
WASFAA provides resources on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
WASFAA provides financial aid professionals, lenders,
and guaranty agencies with updated news, training sessions, and links to
additional websites.
|
| Cost |
Annual Membership Dues and Password |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.wasfaa.org/wasfaa/main.html |
|
| Name of Organization |
Arizona Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
(AASFAA) |
| Information Medium |
AASFAA provides resources on the web and a listserve. |
| Nature of Information |
AASFAA provides financial aid professionals, lenders,
and guaranty agencies with information regarding the organization, training
and conference updates, and membership data.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.aasfaa.org/ |
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| College Associations and Publications |
|
| Name of Organization |
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) |
| Information Medium |
ACPE provides resources on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
ACPE supports and assists Arizona's citizens and educational
institutions in education awareness and in preparing students for postsecondary
achievement through effective policy analysis, communication and financial
aid program administration. Included at this website are links to the Arizona
College & Career Guide, Financial Aid Resource Links and Private Postsecondary
Student Financial Assistance Program (PFAP).
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.acpe.asu.edu/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
Career College Association (CCA) |
| Information Medium |
CCA provides resources on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
CCA is a voluntary membership organization of private,
postsecondary schools, institutes, colleges and universities that provide
career-specific educational programs. Their website provides legislative
and regulatory updates, and conference and scholarship information.
|
| Cost |
Annual Membership Dues and Password |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.career.org/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
The Chronicle of Higher Education |
| Information Medium |
The Chronicle provides publication on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
The Chronicle is the number one news source for college
and university faculty members and administrators. This publication provides
articles on information technology, distance education, teaching, publishing,
government and politics, science and students.
|
| Cost |
Subscription Cost of $75.00 Annually or $40.50 Semi-annually |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://chronicle.com/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
Student Aid News |
| Information Medium |
Newsletter available in hard copy only |
| Nature of Information |
The newsletter focuses on congressional and U.S. Department
of Education actions affecting the Title IV student financial aid programs. |
| Cost |
$319 Annually |
| Online and/or Paper |
Hard copy |
| Frequency of Updates |
Weekly |
| Website/Physical Address |
Aspen Publications. P.O. Box 1453, Alexandria, Va.
22313-2053 Phone # (800) 638-8437) |
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| Guarantee Agencies and Loan Program Associations |
|
| Name of Organization |
National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs
(NCHELP) |
| Information Medium |
NCHELP provides resources on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
NCHELP represents a nationwide network of guaranty
agencies, secondary markets, lenders, loan services and schools involved
in the administration of the Federal Family Education Loan Program. Their
website provides e-library, Hill Happenings, and NCHELP Initiatives.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.nchelp.org/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
National Student Loan Program (NSLP) |
| Information Medium |
NSLP provides resources on the web and through e-mail |
| Nature of Information |
NSLP provides resources for students, lenders, and
schools. Students and schools may access an educational planning system,
a loan inquiry system, and entrance and exit counseling. In addition, Newsbriefs
includes information about application processing, default prevention tips,
timely student loan program changes, industry news and advance notice on
upcoming events, conferences and training.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.nslp.org/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
EdFund |
| Information Medium |
EdFund provides resources on the web and through e-mail |
| Nature of Information |
EdFund provides daily updates on new topics and notifies
subscribers of all newly published notices from the U.S. Department of
Education. Students may acquire information about College Planning and
Financial Aid information. Schools and lenders will find additional reference
information to FA programs, loan management, forms, and publications.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.edfund.org/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
SallieMae |
| Information Medium |
SallieMae provides resource information on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
SallieMae provides funds for educational loans, primarily
federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Education
Loan Program. Their website provides a quick access link, scholarship search,
and school and borrowers information.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.salliemae.com/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
USAGroup |
| Information Medium |
USA Group provides resource information on the web |
| Nature of Information |
USA Group provides resource information, federal updates,
and a link to the Sallie Mae website as well as other resources websites.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.usagroup.com/ |
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| Resources for FA Professionals and Students |
|
| Name of Organization |
FinAid |
| Information Medium |
Provides resources on the web |
| Nature of Information |
FinAid provides financial aid professionals and students
with information in reference to loans, scholarships, the financial aid
process, college testing and admissions, and a FinAid Newsletter, which
presents financial aid tips and advise.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.finaid.org/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
FAA ACCESS Online |
| Information Medium |
Provides information on the web |
| Nature of Information |
FAA ACCESS Online provides FA Professionals with the
ability to view students' SAR data, check the status of batches, and view
student's year-to- date ISIR records. |
| Cost |
Free-required personal ID and PIN numbers |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/FAA/faa.htm |
|
| Name of Organization |
e-GRANTS |
| Information Medium |
Portal website for electronic grants. |
| Nature of Information |
e-GRANTS provides access to all of the Department's
web-based grant systems. The website provides grant performance reports,
newsletters, and additional links.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated periodically |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://e-grants.ed.gov/egHome.asp |
|
| Name of Organization |
Federal Pell Grant on the Web |
| Information Medium |
Provides record information on the web |
| Nature of Information |
Financial Aid Professionals and Servicers may use this
website to verify batch statuses, submit data requests, check account balances,
enter institution records or enter post-deadline data records via the Internet.
|
| Cost |
Free - Requires TG# and Password |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.pellgrantonline.ed.gov |
|
| Name of Organization |
Direct Loan Origination Online |
| Information Medium |
Provides information on the web |
| Nature of Information |
Direct Loan Origination Online provides recent updates,
announcements, technical information, system overview and additional links
regarding the Director Loan Program
|
| Cost |
Free - Requires a Login ID |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://lo-online.ed.gov/unsecure/index.shtml |
|
| Name of Organization |
Direct Loan Servicing Online |
| Information Medium |
Provides information on the web |
| Nature of Information |
Direct Loan Servicing Online provides information for
student in reference to the Direct Loan Program. Students may access their
account information, ask questions and download forms. |
| Cost |
Free - Certain Resource Items Require a PIN Number |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
Direct Consolidation Loans |
| Information Medium |
Provides information on the web |
| Nature of Information |
Direct Consolidation Loans provides information on
the consolidation process, the school's role in consolidation, the benefits
to the borrower, how consolidation affects a borrowers loan limits, and
how the consolidation affects a school's default ratio.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://loan consolidation.ed.gov/school/school.shtml |
|
| Name of Organization |
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) |
| Information Medium |
A restricted website to view student's loan history. |
| Nature of Information |
NSLDS provides information in reference to loans and
grants awarded to students under the Title IV Program. The website permits
FA administrators to view disbursements, repayments, delinquency and closure
of FSA funds.
|
| Cost |
Free-Requires a User ID and Password |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.nsldsfap.ed.gov/secure/logon.asp |
|
| Name of Organization |
PIN Registration |
| Information Medium |
Provides information on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
PIN Registration provides information about the PIN
system and how to obtain a PIN number. In addition, this website provides
Financial Aid information to students and a copy of the Student Guide.
|
| Cost |
Free - requires a PIN Number for Access to Some Areas |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.pin.ed.gov/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
Selective Service System |
| Information Medium |
Provides information on the web |
| Nature of Information |
The Selective Service System website provides the ability
to register, registration information, news, publications and forms.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.sss.gov/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
Regs & Publications (Veterans) |
| Information Medium |
Provides information on the web |
| Nature of Information |
This site provides updated information in reference
to VA regulations, policy, forms, and other links about the Veterans Association.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/Regs.htm |
|
| Name of Organization |
The INS Online (Immigration and Naturalization Service) |
| Information Medium |
INS Online provides information on the web |
| Nature of Information |
INS Online provides immigration forms, information
on INS laws and regulations, and other governmental links. |
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Daily |
| Website/Physical Address |
http:/www.ins.gov/graphics/index.htm |
|
| Name of Organization |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
| Information Medium |
IRS provides information on the web |
| Nature of Information |
The IRS provides tax information, forms and the ability
to use the e-file options of the tax system. |
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.irs.gov/ |
|
| Name of Organization |
FSA Technical Support |
| Information Medium |
Technical Resource information on the web. |
| Nature of Information |
FSA Technical Support is a customer service website,
which contains general descriptions of FSA's systems, as well as frequently
asked questions and tips. Also, provides information on how to subscribe
to and use the e-mail listserv for technical inquiries.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Online |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated periodically |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/sfatech/ |
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| Training |
|
| Name of Organization |
FSA University |
| Information Medium |
FSA University provides training information on the
web |
| Nature of Information |
FSA University provides current and upcoming training
by ED, as well as, links for online registration and downloads of training
materials, including FSA COACH. Also contains FSA workshop dates and registration
information.
|
| Cost |
Free |
| Online and/or Paper |
Both |
| Frequency of Updates |
Updated on a regular basis |
| Website/Physical Address |
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/sfau/ |
