| DCLPublicationDate: 7/1/98 DCLID: GEN-98-13 AwardYear: 1998-1999 Summary: This letter announces a conference for Third Party Servicers sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education August 27-28 in Arlington, VA. Action Letter #6 July 1998 GEN-98-13 SUMMARY: This letter announces a conference for Third Party Servicers sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education August 27-28 in Arlington, VA. Dear Colleague: The U.S. Department of Education (ED) cordially invites you to attend a conference for Third Party Servicers. This conference will be held August 27-28, 1998 in Arlington, VA. This conference will offer participants an opportunity to learn more about and provide comments on the Department's electronic Title IV application systems. We hope this conference will provide you with timely information necessary for development of your systems. The sessions and presentations include: * What's New for 1999-2000 * CPS & Title IV WAN * Direct Loan Origination * NSLDS * Direct Loan Servicing & Central Database * EDE & Direct Loan Technical Specification Change & Update * Pell Overview & Change (RFMS) * Year 2000 Testing Issues * Building Stronger Relationships/Partnering for Mutual Benefit * Future ED Initiatives & Strategies The conference will begin at 8:30 am on August 27 and end at noon on August 28. There is no registration fee for this conference. The conference will be held at the Arlington Hilton & Towers. Additional information on this conference can be found on the Internet at: http://edeworkshop.walcoff.com To reserve lodging: Arlington Hilton & Towers 950 N. Stafford Street Arlington, VA Sleeping Room Rate: $137.19 single or double (inclusive of tax) Name of Room Block: U.S. Department of Education Reservation Cutoff Date: August 1, 1998 For reservations call (703) 812-5111 Page 2 The hotel is conveniently located in Northern Virginia near Route 66. Please call the hotel for specific driving directions from your departure point. Please complete the enclosed registration form and fax it back as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding the registration process, please call Adrian Martinez at Walcoff & Associates (703) 218-1442 or email: amartine@walcoff.com. If you have questions regarding session content and/or the agenda, please contact Title IV 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, Diane E. Rogers Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Student Financial Assistance Programs Attachment |