Washington Report

Compromise Budget Resolution Clears Congress, Provides Vehicle for Student Loan Changes
The U.S. Congress has approved a fiscal 2010 budget resolution that could provide a vehicle for making significant changes in federal student loan programs. Read more.

USA Funds Update

USA Funds University Trainer Shares Seven Steps to Better Public Speaking
Whether you’re addressing students and parents at orientation or counseling, or sharing information with colleagues, public speaking can be a nerve-racking experience. USA Funds^® University notes seven steps that can help ease your fears and make your presentations shine. Read more.

Spring Workshop Webcast Series Begins May 19
USA Funds University’s spring workshop webcast series will keep you informed about changes in federal policy and offer tips for resolving conflicting information. Beginning May 19, the series will offer participants valuable information from the spring in-person workshops, in an online format. Learn more.

Tech Talk

Meteor Network Can Help Students Manage Loans
In today’s world of increased split servicing of education loans, USA Funds reminds schools that a tool it supports can help students keep track of their loans. Read more.

Operations Bulletin

April 2009 Integrated Common Manual Available
The April 2009 Integrated Common Manual is available on the USA Funds Web site. View and print the Integrated Common Manual, including the summary of changes approved April 16, 2009, by the Common Manual Governing Board. You will need Adobe Reader to access the documents.

USA Funds Adds to List of Acceptable Social Security Number Documentation
USA Funds is expanding the list of source documents that lenders and schools may use to correct a borrower’s Social Security number in their records. Learn more.

USA Funds Advises Lenders of Address Change
Due to a change in the guarantor account maintenance process, effective immediately, lenders submitting paper documents requesting post-guarantee loan or demographic changes should mail them to a new address. Learn more.