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Since 1981, COHEAO has served as a partnership of colleges, universities, and organizations dedicated to promoting the Federal Campus-Based loan programs and other student financial services. Committed to the preservation and improvement of the Federal Perkins Loan and Health and Human Services Loan Programs, COHEAO advocates for their continuance as well as for increased annual appropriation levels. Driven by the demand for information in the areas of student financial services, compliance, federal legislative and regulatory issues, COHEAO keeps its membership apprised with informative and timely updates through newsletters, webinars, and annual conferences.
Task Forces & Committees
COHEAO has multiple task forces and committees that meet on a regular basis that are open to all members. The organization also convenes ad hoc working groups to address specific issues. Learn More
Keeping You Connected
COHEAO keeps you connected to Washington by helping you access and communicate with relevant Congressional & Administration officials and by keeping you informed on the legislative, regulatory, and industry landscape. Learn More.
Conferences & Training
COHEAO hosts two major conferences each year featuring informative programs, networking opportunities, and discussion with Members of Congress, Key officials, and other leaders in student financial services. Learn More.
November 26, 2013 Prepared by: Wes Huffman (whuffman@wpllc.net) In recent weeks, the COHEAO Washington, DC staff and members of the Board of Directors have heard reports and speculation the Perkins Loan Program is set to sunset in 2014. This would run counter to the guidance put forward by the Department of Education in a February…
Prepared by: Wes Huffman (whuffman@wpllc.net) November 20, 2013 Today, the Department of Education published a notice in the Federal Register seeking nominees to serve on an upcoming negotiated rulemaking panel on “program integrity and improvement” in the Title IV programs. Nominations are due by December 20. The negotiations are scheduled to take place from February-April…
November 6, 2013 Prepared by: Wes Huffman (whuffman@wpllc.net) Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on regulations pertaining to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The ANPR is 114 pages long and includes some 160 questions. “Updating the legal framework to protect today’s consumers and to allow…