Access to Education

USA Funds-Supported Report Focuses on College-Access Issues of Working Poor
The Institute for Higher Education Policy has prepared a report that highlights the struggles of the nation’s working poor in their pursuit of postsecondary education. Supported by USA Funds^®, College Access for the Working Poor: Overcoming Burdens to Succeed in Higher Education also outlines policy options that can benefit this group. Read the announcement, and download the report from the USA Funds Web site. You will need Adobe Reader to access the announcement and report.

USA Funds Update

Checklists From USA Funds University Help in Evaluating Entrance Counseling
To help schools in evaluating the entrance counseling that they offer their students, USA Funds University’s online course “Federal Family Education Loan Program Counseling” offers checklists of requirements and suggestions. Read more.

Debt-Management Perspectives

Teach Students How to Develop and Maintain Good Credit
Financial-aid administrators helping their students develop good money-management skills can share facts about credit reports to show the importance of establishing good credit ratings. The USA Funds Life Skills^® financial-literacy curriculum offers information that financial-aid administrators can provide students regarding developing and maintaining good credit. Learn more.

Operations Bulletin

Special-Allowance Rates Announced for Quarter Ending June 30, 2007
The U.S. Department of Education has published Special-Allowance Rates for the quarter ending June 30, 2007.

Policy Frequently Asked Question: Valid MPN Signature Dates
USA Funds’ policy experts provide guidance regarding the date that a school or lender should report as the “signature date” for Master Promissory Notes. Read more.