For more than 35 years, COHEAO has served as the industry’s premier partnership of colleges, universities and organizations dedicated to promoting the Federal campus-based loan programs and addressing the most pressing issues in student financial services today. Driven by the demand for information and collaboration on the Perkins Loan Program, Student Financial Wellness and Student Financial Services, COHEAO provides opportunities for networking and professional development through its conferences, webinars and task forces, focusing on compliance, legislative and regulatory issues.
By advocating for the preservation and improvement of the campus-based programs, our membership is dedicated to providing greater access to students with need in achieving their goal of a higher education!
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The Future of Perkins Loans
Attention COHEAO Members and Perkins Loan Advocates: Perkins Loan Recipients NEED YOUR HELP! Sign the Save Perkins Petition and let your voice be heard! Without Congressional action, the Perkins Loan Program could be discontinued, and all of the benefits of this low-cost, effective loan program will be lost. Learn More.
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
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.
As you are aware, the Federal Perkins Loan Program is scheduled to expire September 30, 2017. As was the case in 2015, there is another opportunity for Congress to pass an extension so that the future of Perkins can be considered during the HEA reauthorization. Two years ago, our success resulted from the hard work…
September 15, 2017 Written by Greg Marak (gmarak@wpllc.net) This week, S. 1808 was introduced to extend the Perkins Loan Program for two years. The bill is identical to the House bill, according to its sponsors. It was introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Rob Portman (R-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Susan Collins (R-ME). Cosponsoring the bill…
September 11, 2017 Written by Greg Marak (gmarak@wpllc.net) The Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid announced that it will delay the collection of Excess Liquid Capital (ELC) from the Perkins Loan Revolving Fund until after the eCampus-Based system has converted to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) platform in 2018. The announcement indicates…