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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
Prepared by: Wes Huffman (whuffman@wpllc.net) Today, the House of Representatives took up H.R. 1911, the “Smarter Solutions for Students Act,” which would convert Stafford (both Subsidized and Unsubsidized) and PLUS loans to a variable rate with a cap tied to the 10-Year Treasury rate. The bill passed by a margin of 221-198, largely on party…
In-Depth Summary of House Education and Workforce Markup of Federal Student Loan Interest Rate Legislation
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Prepared by: Wes Huffman (whuffman@wpllc.net) The House Education and the Workforce Committee met yesterday to markup two pieces of legislation, H.R. 1911, the “Smarter Solutions for Students Act,” and, H.R. 1949, the “Improving Postsecondary Education Data for Students (IPEDS) Act.” Summary H.R. 1911, which would convert Stafford and PLUS loans to a variable rate tied…
Tracking Federal Student Loan Proposals
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With the doubling of interest rates on Subsidized Stafford Loans set to occur on July 1, multiple bills have been introduced in the House and Senate to address the situation. Between the White House, the House, and the Senate, there are multiple proposals from both parties to tie the interest rate on Stafford and PLUS…