USA Funds Update

College Students, Parents May Reduce Taxes Based on College Expenses
USA Funds^® offers information to share with students and families about deductions or credits for which they may qualify when they file their federal income tax returns. Read more.

Washington Report

Economic Stimulus Bill Includes Student Aid Increase
An $825 billion economic stimulus package unveiled by U.S. House Democrats would provide significant increases in financial aid to college students. Read more.

Operations Bulletin

Federal Agencies Offer Details of New FFELP Liquidity Programs
The U.S. departments of education and treasury have published details of programs designed to ensure funds are available through the Federal Family Education Loan Program through the 2009-2010 academic year. Learn more.

Special Allowance Rates Announced for Quarter Ending Dec. 31, 2008
The U.S. Department of Education has published Special Allowance Rates for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2008. You will need Adobe Reader to view and print the latest rates.

Debt-Management Perspectives

USA Funds Can Help Your Students Budget for Life After College
Before your students graduate and head out into the working world, consider equipping them with budgeting tools from USA Funds that they can use to start their careers on solid ground. Learn more.

Tech Talk

USA Funds Connection How-To: Managing Content on the Home Page
Customization options allow users to personalize the USA Funds Connection^® Web portal. The Content Editor Web part provides users the option to display personalized text, images and hyperlinks on the USA Funds Connection home page. Read more.