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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.
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…
COHEAO Survey Contest Winners Announced
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Prepared by: Wes Huffman (whuffman@wpllc.net) COHEAO would like to thank all of our members and guests who recently completed our email survey regarding conference and webinar programming and content. Survey respondents were entered into a drawing for one free year of COHEAO training webinars, with a COHEAO member and non-member chosen at random as winners…
The President’s FY 2014 Budget
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April 10, 2013 Prepared by: Wes Huffman (whuffman@wpllc.net) Today, the President released his budget for Fiscal Year 2014. In terms of student loans and higher education, the proposal was very much like last year’s, including a call for eliminating traditional Perkins Loans and replacing them with a direct loan called Unsubsidized Perkins. Notably, the budget…