Online Resources for the Student Financial Aid Community
Association Web Sites
Association of Texas Lenders for Education (ATLE)
A statewide association composed of schools, lenders, secondary markets, guarantors, servicers and others who fund guaranteed student loans primarily through the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) to students from Texas or attending Texas institutions.
American Council on Education
A national higher education association providing leadership and advocacy on important postsecondary education issues.
College Board
A national nonprofit membership association whose mission is to prepare, inspire, and connect students to college and opportunity.
Council for Opportunity in Education
A nonprofit organization dedicated to furthering the expansion of educational opportunities throughout the United States.
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
A national professional association representing the student financial aid interests of institutions of postsecondary education.
National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs, Inc. (NCHELP)
A national association representing guarantors, secondary markets, lenders, loan servicers, collection agencies, schools and other organizations involved in administering the Federal Family Education Loan Program.
Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA)
A statewide association promoting effective student financial aid programs for Texas, facilitating communication among members, sponsoring activities in the financial aid field, and promoting professional development and competency.
Texas NAACP
The Texas State Conference of branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and its activities.
Southwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SWASFAA)
An organization dedicated to promoting the professional preparation, effectiveness, recognition and association of student financial aid administrators within the five state region of the southwest, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Government Web Sites
Federal Register
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for final rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
Closing the Gaps by 2015
A statewide plan directed at closing educational gaps within Texas, as well as between Texas and other states.
TexasOnline
The official compilation of Texas government electronic resources, both at the state and local levels, and an index of Texas governmental or taxing authority Web sites and services.
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
State agency with responsibility for maintaining education assessment and accountability, supporting public and charter schools, and providing equitable and adequate student access.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
State agency charged with providing leadership and coordination for the Texas higher education system.
Texas Legislature Online
Texas legislative information provided by the Texas Legislative Council.
Thomas
U.S. legislative information on the internet.
U.S. Department of Education (ED)
Federal agency charged with ensuring equal access to education and promoting educational excellence.
Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP)
ED site for financial aid professionals, banks, lenders, institutions and guarantee agencies. The IFAP online library contains announcements, guidance letters, and other materials regarding the administration of the Federal Student Aid programs.
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