DCLPublicationDate: 9/1/94 DCLID: GEN-94-36 AwardYear: 1995-1996 Summary: This letter announces a workshop, "Electronics: The Wave of the Future," to be held on November 14-17 in Anaheim, California. ACTION LETTER #4 September 1994 GEN-94-36 Application Processing System SUMMARY: This letter announces a workshop, "Electronics: The Wave of the Future," to be held on November 14-17 in Anaheim, California. Dear Colleague: The Department of Education cordially invites you to attend a workshop entitled "Electronics: The Wave of the Future," at the Anaheim Hotel in Anaheim, California. This four-day workshop will offer participants an opportunity to learn about and provide comments on the Department's electronic products/processes. Some of the major topics of discussion will include: - Electronic Data Exchange (EDE) Basics - What's New for 1995-96 - EDE/Direct Loan Software Updates - How to Implement EDE/Direct Loans in a Mainframe Environment and at a Small Institution - In-depth Sessions on Direct Loan Software - Pell Payment Reporting Options - Application and Renewal Application Processing Update - Default Reduction Assistance Program - Using EDE at State Agencies - Using Query Management in EDExpress - EDE PC/LAN Configuration Issues - Training on EDE/Direct Loan Mainframe Specifications In addition, participants will have the opportunity to attend a three- hour video conference entitled "Getting Started with EDE." This video conference will be sponsored by the Department of Education and will include: - EDE and GES Basics - Entering and Transmitting FAFSA Data - Retrieving ESAR Information from GES and CPS The video conference will begin at 9:00 am on Monday, November 14, at the hotel. The concurrent sessions will begin promptly at 2:00 pm. The registration desk will be open Sunday, November 13 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm and again on Monday beginning at 8:00 am. If you do not plan to attend the video conference on Monday, please come early anyway. Registration, the PC Lab and the information desk will be open starting at 8:00 am. On Monday, November 14 through Wednesday, November 16, the sessions will start at 9:00 am and end at 5:00 pm, and on Thursday, November 17, the sessions will begin at 9:00 am and end at 12:00 noon. A discount has been arranged with Delta Airlines for travel to Los Angeles International Airport or John Wayne/Orange County Airport. To take advantage of Delta's service, follow these steps: 1. Call, or have your travel agent call, 1-800-241-6760 from 8:00 am - 11:00 pm Eastern Time - Daily. 2. Refer to File Number: J1394 when making reservations. Upon arrival at the airport, please proceed to the Ground Transportation Area. We have selected Super Shuttle to provide transportation to the Anaheim Marriott Hotel. From the Los Angeles International Airport to the Anaheim Marriott Hotel it is $13.00 per person each way and from John Wayne/Orange County Airport to the hotel it is $10.00 per person each way. Make your own hotel reservations by calling "Connections" directly at (404)842-0000 or 1(800)262-9974. A block of rooms has been reserved for November 13-17 at a special rate of $90.00 plus 13% sales tax (same rate for single or double). When making your reservations, please specify that you will be attending the Department of Education workshop. A registration form is enclosed and should be completed and returned by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1994. There are no registration fees for this workshop. We encourage your IMMEDIATE response since the workshop attendance is limited to the first 1200 respondents. Please FAX your form to the attention of LINDA CHAMPAIGN #(404)880-0404. Confirmation of registration will be sent. We hope you will join us in this exciting and informative workshop on electronic initiatives. Sincerely, Leo Kornfeld Deputy Assistant Secretary for Student Financial Assistance Programs Enclosure |