| DCLPublicationDate: 10/1/99 DCLID: ANN-99-12 AwardYear: Summary: SFA Satellite Videoconference - December 2, 1999 October, 1999 ANN-99-12 SUMMARY: SFA Satellite Videoconference - December 2, 1999 Dear Partner: The second in our series of satellite videoconferences this fall is "Reauthorization: New Requirements, New Opportunities." Our new SFA Universitywill sponsor this live, free of charge program on December 2, 1999 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. We will examine and explain significant changes to the administration of the Title IV student assistance programs resulting from the last year's reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the final regulations that have just been published supporting the reauthorization. Discussion will focus on those requirements that most directly affect our school partners: The Higher Education Amendments of 1998 - HR 6 -- Public Law 105-244 The Negotiated Rulemaking Process The New SFA Ombudsman Office Perkins Loans FFELP and Direct Loans Pell and Campus Based Consumerism Institutional Eligibility Student Eligibility Return of the Title IV Aid (Refunds) You will have a toll-free number to call-in or FAX your questions to our subject-matter experts during this live videoconference. You may also wish to record this videoconference for later use. The December 2 videoconference will be broadcast on the following satellites: KU Band Satellite: SBS 6, Transponder 4 Orbital Position: 74 Degrees West Downlink Frequency: 11798 Audio: 6.2 and 6.8 C Band Satellite: Galaxy 6, Transponder 21 Orbital Position: 99 Degrees West Downlink Frequency: 4120 Audio: 6.2 and 6.8 For complete information, including how to register for this videoconference, simply click on the active Internet URL at the bottom of this announcement. This URL is the official registration and information site for the upcoming videoconference. You may also wish to bookmark this site so you can refer back to it for program and transmission updates. Approximately one or two days before the live broadcast we will post the final program (PDF) handouts with the actual discussion points on this URL. Click on the "Broadcast Materials" header to first locate, then download these materials for reference and note taking during the live program. If your school cannot access our videoconference, you can still participate by visiting a host site in your area. Use the on-line registration link to get information about nearby host sites and to register for one. If you cannot participate in the videoconference, you may borrow a videotaped copy approximately two weeks after the live program. Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) to borrow a tape. We are looking forward to sharing this information with you on December 2nd! Sincerely, Anne H. Teresa, Acting Director SFA University Student Financial Assistance Click Here for More Information and to Register for "Reauthorization: New Requirements, New Opportunities": http://www.edvideo.walcoff.com/ |