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News To Know F l o r i d a D e p a r t m e n t o f E d u c a t i o n
September
2010
The Office of Student Financial Assistance is pleased to announce the upcoming 2011-12 National Training for Counselors & Mentors (NT4CM).
Launched in the fall of 2007, National Training for Counselors and Mentors (NT4CM) provides free training and support for counselors and mentors who assist students and their families in preparing financially for college. Professional trainers provide comprehensive up-to-date information regarding federal and state student aid programs, scholarship searches, and financial aid fraud. Participants learn how to access free resources such as fact sheets, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations to help them educate their students about the financial challenges associated with pur-suing a postsecondary education. After the initial training, participants will continue to receive ongoing information and support. NT4CM is available for any individual who advises students and their families on how to fund education beyond high school. Registration in open for the following confirmed locations: Fort Pierce, Miami, Naples, Ocala, Orlando, Panama City, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach, and Weston. Please visit our training website to register.* *Jacksonville date and location to be announced.
2011-12 National Training for Counselors & Mentors (NT4CM)
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.
Inside this issue: NT4CM JRJ Student Loan Repayment Pro-gram OSFA & NyFF Websites
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State Scholarship & Grant Programs
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Rapid Guide to Youth Services
OSFA Outreach Teams Phone Numbers
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Loan Servicing
information
Florida Wins Race
to the Top
OSFA Philosophy
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Navigating Your Financial Future (NyFF)
The John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program (JRJ)
The Florida Office of the Attorney General, in conjunction with the Office of Student Financial As-
sistance (OSFA), will begin administering the JRJ Student Loan Repayment Program later this
year. Student loan debt is consistently cited as the overwhelming reason why attorneys decline or
leave positions as prosecutors and public defenders. The JRJ provides loan repayment assis-
tance for state and federal public defenders and state prosecutors who agree to remain employed
as public defenders and prosecutors for at least three years.
For additional information on this program, please visit the Florida Office of the Attorney General‘s
website or OSFA‘s website.
Note: The Florida Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs, anticipates the fed-
eral monies for this program will reach Florida in December 2010. Application information for
qualified beneficiaries in Florida is being developed at this time. Notification will be extended to all
applicable groups once information is available.
OSFA & NyFF Websites
OSFA also encourages you to check out our websites www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org and
www.navigatingyourfuture.org. Each website has helpful information for students, parents,
schools, and guidance counselors. At www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org viewers can learn
about state scholarship and grant programs and their eligibility requirements. Students will gain
insight into pursuing a postsecondary education by visiting www.navigatingyourfuture.org.
your dream, your plan, your future
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Visit
Our
State
Programs ... Calendar!
State Scholarship & Grant Programs
September— October Calendar
Grade and Hours Report deadline is Septem-ber 30 for current summer term Bright Fu-tures re-evaluation of renewal eligibility.
Term 1 Disbursement Eligibility Report (DER) is due to OSFA 30 days after the last day of drop/add.
November Calendar
Bright Futures Academic Top Scholars
awardees are notified of initial eligibility.
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Rapid Guide to Youth Services
Rapid Guide recently launched another book in their series of best selling guide books. Their new Rapid Guide to Youth Services is a great tool that provides at-risk youth with helpful information for getting on track for success. Learn more at www.rapidguide.net or call 972-535-4169. Rapid Guide to Youth Services‘ special features include:
Easy-to-read and handy guide
Tips and referrals for personal issues, continuing education, and finding a job
Customized program logos, colors, and services
Access to programs and services in the community
Rapid Guide to Youth Services may be beneficial for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) participants as well as those involved in other youth programs.
Scholarship of the Day
Free ―Scholarship of the Day‖ – Because scholarships are becoming more difficult to find, follow this handy ‗scholarship of the day‘ posting that provides a quick overview of one specific scholarship each day. Students/parents may access this service by clicking on www.scholarships.financialaidtips.com, or by tracking the link each day on Facebook. The scholar-ships featured are unique and many are less competitive than scholarships found on other sites.
Important Announcements
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Important Announcements
Loan Servicing Information - New NSLDS
Delinquent Borrower Report
In a March 26, 2010 Electronic Announcement posted on the Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP) Website, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) informed schools that they were developing a National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) report that would provide delinquency information reported to the NSLDS by the four federal loan servicers—FedLoan Servicing (PHEAA), Great Lakes Educa-tional Loan Services, Inc., Nelnet, and Sallie Mae. This new ―Delinquent Borrower Report‖ (DELQ01) and a Delinquent Borrowers Web page for online access to the data are now available on the NSLDS Profes-sional Access Website. The enhancements to the NSLDS Professional Access Website consolidate information for borrowers with loans reported as delinquent in payments to one of the four federal loan servicers listed above. The delinquent information is in relation to borrowers‘ Fed-eral Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) loans purchased by ED (commonly referred to as FFELP Purchased Loans) and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans (Direct Loans), serviced by these servicers as well. Note: The new functionality does not currently include borrowers‘ delinquent loans held by guaranty agen-cies or serviced by the Direct Loan Servicing Center.
Florida Wins Race to the Top!
Florida has been named a winner in Phase 2 of the Federal Race to the Top competition and will receive the full $700 million requested to implement bold, in-novative strategies proposed in the application. Con-gratulations to all who worked so hard to make this opportunity possible for the benefit of our Florida stu-dents.
OSFA’s Outreach Team
New Contact information
Lori Auxier Director of Outreach Services 561-292-6002, office/fax [email protected]
Robin Blank Outreach Representative Greater Palm Beach/Broward 561-357-4837, office/fax [email protected]
Pedro ―Pete‖ Hernandez Outreach Representative Northeast Florida 850-245-1821, office 850-488-3612, fax [email protected]
Gerri McCormick Outreach Representative Greater Orlando 407-207-4944, office/fax [email protected]
Reyonna Parrish Outreach Representative Northwest Florida 850-410-6830, office 850-488-3612, fax [email protected]
Stephanie Rosh Outreach Representative Greater Tampa 727-738-6498, office/fax [email protected]
Lori Auxier Outreach Representative South Florida 561-292-6002, office/fax [email protected]
Jan Smith Manager of Outreach Services 850-245-1822, office 850-488-3612, fax [email protected]
Contact OSFA
Tallahassee, FL Toll-free State Programs: 1-888-827-2004 E-mail: [email protected] Toll-free Federal Loans: 1-800-366-3475 Locally: 1-850-410-5200 E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
The News to Know is now available on the Policy, Regulations, and Guidance page of our Web site. Previous editions may be viewed on our Archives page.
Click here to contact an OSFA Outreach
Representative about your institution’s needs.
The OSFA Philosophy The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) has the ability to offer its partners and cus-
tomers something few public agencies can, the ability to shape OSFA programs and services
based on their specific needs and concerns. OSFA provides financial aid workshops, publica-
tions, better services for participants, and helps fund scholarship and grant programs. If a par-
ticipant has a problem or suggestion, the OSFA management team listens and makes every ef-
fort to implement a solution that meets their needs. Public dollars deserve the kind of account-
ability OSFA provides in financing education.
