Congress is currently considering replacing the current Perkins Loan Program with the Direct Perkins Loan Program. This change would eliminate the inschool interest subsidy, the forgiveness programs unique to Perkins, and the on-campus administration of the program.

However, the process is still ongoing, and you can still shape the debate. Below is information on the proposal, COHEAO’s position, and how to participate in this incredibly important legislative process.

This will be a dynamic situation throughout the rest of 2010. As always, check www.coheao.org and the COHEAO Facebook page for updates.

2010 Advocacy Materials Alternative Perkins Loan Reform Proposal • Summary • Legislative Language Advocacy Materials • The Effectiveness of Campus Based Loan Management • 2010 Talking Points • School Letter 2010 • Student Letter 2010 COHEAO in the News • Inside ARM, "Student Loan Bill Could Drastically Change Education ARM Industry" Click here and enter your zip code to find contact information for your legislators. Please feel free to modify the materials provided above for your personal use. If you have any questions on contacting Congress, please feel free to contact Wes Huffman (whuffman@wpllc.net)

Information on the Proposed Changes to Perkins • Summary of the Perkins related provisions in H.R. 3221, the “Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act” (SAFRA), prepared by COHEAO • A comparison of terms and conditions in the current and proposed Perkins Programs, including loan forgiveness

General Advocacy Information • How to Contact Congress • Sample Meeting Request Letter • The COHEAO Advocacy Handbook