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Federal Policy Update: Budget and Program Changes for Fiscal Years 2003 and 2004

This update provides information on the discretionary budget, changes to Pell Grants, FSEOG, FWS, Perkins, LEAP, and Child Care Loan Forgiveness programs, student loans, FAFSA-IRS data match, loan-related issues, program changes, policy guidance, and more.

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Federal Policy Update: Budget and Program Changes for Fiscal Years 2003 and 2004

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  1. Federal Policy Update

  2. Budget - Fiscal Year 2003 • Discretionary Budget • Across-the-Board 0.65% Reduction • Pell Grant Maximum - $4,050 • FSEOG – 5% increase • FWS, Perkins, LEAP and Child Care Loan Forgiveness – “Level Funded” • Student Loans • No Policy Changes • Report on Two Pell Grants in One Academic Year

  3. Pell Payment Schedule(DCL P-03-01) • H. Res. 2, the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 • Maximum Award of $4,050 • Expanded Reach of the “Tuition Sensitivity” Rule

  4. Budget - Fiscal Year 2004 • Discretionary Budget • Pell Grants - $1.9 Billion Increase to Address Prior Year “Underfunding” • FSEOG and FWS – “Level Funded” • Perkins, LEAP and Child Care Loan Forgiveness – Not Funded • Student Loans • Expand Teacher Loan Forgiveness

  5. FAFSA - IRS Data Match • Reflected in President’s Management Agenda • 1998 HEA Amendments Inadequate • Administration Forwarded to Congress Amended Internal Revenue Code • Proposal Would Not Allow Release of Tax Return Data to Schools • Ongoing Internal ED Discussions on Implementation

  6. November 1, 2002Final Rule - Loans

  7. School Related Issues • All Programs – Loan Counseling • Perkins: • Optional Assessment of Late Charges • Write-offs • Litigation • Provided Copies of Notes to Borrowers

  8. Borrower Issues • All Programs: • Rehabilitation of Defaulted Loans • FFEL and Direct Loans: • Unemployment Deferments • Economic Hardship Deferments • Forbearances • Discharged Consolidation Loans

  9. November 1, 2002Final Rule - Programs

  10. Program Issues • One-Day Rule Replaces 12-Hour Rule • Non-Term Programs - Revised Definition of Payment Period • Incentive Compensation Safe Harbors • De Minimus Overpayment Amount • Return of Title IV Aid: • Required to Take Attendance • Leave of Absence

  11. Program Issues(Continued) • Late Disbursements • Eliminate ATB Test Expiration • Packaging Flexibility in GEAR-UP • FWS Employment at For-Profit Schools • Timely Payment of Refunds

  12. Policy Guidance

  13. Home Schooled Students(DCL GEN-02-11) • Student Eligible If Completed a Secondary Home School Program • Institution Eligible If Only Admit Those Beyond the Age of Compulsory Attendance • Conflict: Younger Home Schooled Student Is Aid Eligible BUT School Could Lose Its Program Eligibility

  14. Home Schooled StudentsModified Interpretation • Student Is NOT Subject to the “Age of Compulsory Attendance” Provision if the State Where the Institution Is Located Would Not Consider the Student In Violation of Truancy Laws • No Impact On Institution’s Admissions Policy

  15. PLUS Master Prom Note • FFEL and Direct Loans • Phase-in for 2003-04 • See DCL GEN-03-03 • All Schools Will Be Eligible for the Multi-Year Functionality of Both Student and PLUS MPNs (See DCL GEN-02-10)

  16. Fellowships and Assistantships • Income or Resource/EFA? 2 Tests: • Is the Award Employment? • No – Resource/EFA • Yes – Go to Second Test • Is the Award Need-Based? • No – Not a Resource/EFA • Yes – Must Be Considered a Resource/EFA • “Employment” If the Institution Considers the Payment Employment Based on State and Federal Rules

  17. Electronics • Can Schools and Others Conduct Title IV Business Electronically Under Current Regulations? • Yes • Except If a Regulatory Requirement Specifically States That a Notification, Certification, Authorization, or Signature Must Be In a Paper Format

  18. Electronics • Must Ensure That Processes Comply With All Laws, Including E-SIGN, With Respect To • Consent • Disclosure • Testing • Consult Legal Counsel

  19. Electronics • Expect Guidance On the Use of Electronics In Title IV Program Administration, Including • Using “Shared Secrets” (e.g. PINs) • Sending Electronic Notices • Obtaining Electronic Authorizations • Using Electronics In Verification

  20. Reauthorization • Access and Success • Affordability • Accountability and Quality • Supporting No Child Left Behind

  21. Jeff AndradePhone: (202) 502-7950Email: Jeff.Andrade@ED.GOV Dan Madzelan Phone: (202) 502-7816 Email: Dan.Madzelan@ED.GOV Comments, Questions, Feedback, and Contact Information

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