| DCLPublicationDate: 7/1/97 DCLID: GEN-97-8 AwardYear: 1997-1998 Summary: This letter announces a conference for Third Party Servicers sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education on October 9-10, 1997, in Washington, DC. NOTE TO SCHOOLS: If you are using a Third Party Servicer, please forward this letter to them. Action Letter #8 July 1997 GEN-97-8 SUMMARY: This letter announces a conference for Third Party Servicers sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education on October 9-10, 1997, in Washington, DC. NOTE TO SCHOOLS: If you are using a Third Party Servicer, please forward this letter to them. Dear Colleague: The U. S. Department of Education (ED) cordially invites you to attend a conference for Third Party Servicers on October 9-10, 1997, in Washington, DC. The conference is geared toward vendors who develop software and/or provide services to support the electronic delivery of student financial aid. The conference will offe2 participants an opportunity to learn more about and provide comments on the Department's systems and specifications. We hope the sessions will provide you with timely information necessary &or development of your systems. The sessions and presentations include: - What's New for 1998-99 - How To Use the Technical Specs - Walk Thru of EDE Technical Specs - Walk Thru of Direct Loan Technical Specs - Customer Service Issues - Future ED Initiatives & Strategies - NSLDS Overview & Update - Direct Loan Multiple Servicers/Central Database Update - Building Stronger Relationships: Partnering for Mutual Benefit The conference will be held at the Washington Sheraton Hotel and will begin at 8:30 am on OCTOBER 9 and end at 12:30 pm on OCTOBER 10. There is no registration fee for this conference. To reserve lodging, contact: WASHINGTON SHERATON 2660 Woodley Road at Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 328-2000 $124 (inclusive of tax) Name of Room Block: U.S. Dept. Of Education Reservation & Attendance Cutoff Date: SEPTEMBER 26, 1997 Please complete the enclosed registration form and fax it back as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding the registration process, please call Deb Banks at Walcoff & Associates (703) 267-3581. If you have questions regarding s%ssion content and/or the agenda, please contact Title IV WAN Customer Service at (800) 615-1189. We hope you will join us for this informative and exciting conference as we focus our efforts on working together for improved service to institutions and students. Sincerely, Elizabeth M. Hicks Deputy Assistant Secretary Student Financial Assistance Programs Attachment |