03/10/08 - Loan RFI Documents Now Available Templates from the Loan RFI Best Practices Workshop, given at the College of Holy Cross, on February 11, 2008 by the Government Relations Committee are now available. Click on the link and scroll down to "Current Resources" in the "Committee Links" section.
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03/06/08 - Tony Erwin talks loan issues on WBUR MASFAA President, Tony Erwin spoke with Bob Oakes of WBUR’s Morning Edition today on the topic of student loans and the current credit markets. With the tightening credit markets affecting the loan industry Tony responds to questions on the impact to students and parents in the coming year. Click on the link below to hear Tony’s interview.
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03/05/08 - MEFA Executive Director, Thomas Graf on WBUR On Wednesday, Bob Oakes spoke with MEFA’s Executive Director Thomas Graf on the tightening credit market’s and MEFA’s ability to secure credit for student loans. Click on the link below to hear Thomas Graf’s interview. (more...)
12/20/07 - 2007-2008 MASFAA Election Results We are pleased to share the results of MASFAA’s recent election. These talented individuals will take office on July 1, 2008:
President-Elect
Gail Holt, Mt. Holyoke College
Treasurer
Jill Desjean, Tufts University School of Medicine
Executive Council Member at Large
Susan Beard, Wheaton College
Christine McGuire, Boston University
Michael Silvernail, Harvard JFK School of Government College
The by-law change proposing a new category of membership for retirees was passed by a "yes" vote of 95.4% of those voting.
12/20/07 - MASFAA Elections Results Congratulations to all of our elected officers and Council members! President: Gail Holt, Mt. Holyoke College
Treasurer: Jill Desjean, Tufts University School of Medicine
Executive Council: Susan Beard, Wheaton College; Christine McGuire, Boston University; Michael Silvernail, Harvard JFK School of Government.
The by-law change proposing a new category of membership for retirees was passed by a "yes" vote of 95.4% of those voting.
12/14/07 - Conference Newsletter The Conference edition of the MASFAA Newsletter is now available for viewing. Happy reading! (more...)
12/06/07 - 2007 MASFAA Conference Presentations Now Available for Download We have begun posting conference presentations from the 2007 MASFAA conference. Please continue to check back as we have not yet received all presentations. (more...)
12/06/07 - One Day Remaining to Vote The polls will close at 5 p.m. tomorrow, so vote now before it’s too late! (more...)
11/19/07 - Conference Evaluation Available If you attended the Annual Conference and did not complete an evaluation, you can complete it now online. You will need your MASFAA username and password. All responses are anonymous. (more...)
11/13/07 - Annual Award Recipients Announced President Tony Erwin announced the Annual MASFAA Awards at the Conference. Janice Dorian was awarded the Charles "Jack" Sheehan Award, Carla Berg and Leah Barry were awarded the MASFAA Presidential Award and Catherine Nelson was awarded the Charles E. Jones Award.
11/07/07 - Financial Aid 101 on Fox News This week Fox News is featuring a 5 day news piece titled, "College Week." Today featured a segment on Financial Aid 101. Click the link titled "more" to see the interview with Cathy Kedski of Bridgewater State College. (more...)
11/07/07 - The Election Polls are Officially Open Voting has officially begun. Please take a few minutes to cast your vote for our 2008-2009 officers. (more...)
10/31/07 - Registration for the MASFAA Conference is now CLOSED. You may still register at the conference for an additional fee.
10/12/07 - Fall Newsletter The Fall edition of the MASFAA Newsletter is now available for viewing. Happy reading!
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09/24/07 - Registration for the MASFAA Conference is now OPEN! The Conference will be held from November 7-9 at the Boston Marriott Newton. Room reservations can be made online through the link provided. The Conference Committee has put together a program of speakers, sessions and events that will truly empower us all to be educated, engaged and effective financial aid professionals. (more...)
09/11/07 - Nominations for MASFAA Fall 2007 Awards Every year, your President-Elect writes to you at about this point in time, asking for nominations for the awards announced at the Fall Conference. This year is no exception. It has been a difficult year for the profession, as our integrity and ethics have been questioned by public officials and the media. Now is the time put that behind us and acknowledge some outstanding colleagues in an outstanding profession. (more...)
09/07/07 - President's Welcome (more...)
09/04/07 - Check out the amazing people who will be speaking at the MASFAA conference! (more...)
09/04/07 - Just the Facts! The MASFAA Executive Council and Just the FACTS Planning Committee are pleased to announce the details of the 2007-08 Just the FACTS! Training. Building on the success of prior years, MASFAA is pleased to once again offer comprehensive, fundamental and inexpensive training to our newest members. Registration will close on September 17th. (more...)
06/25/07 - Summer 2007 Newsletter is now available (exclusively online) There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to bring you to the Newsletter webpage. (more...)
06/06/07 - It is that time of the year again...time to renew your MASFAA membership! (more...)
03/07/07 - Spring 2007 Newsletter is now available (exclusively online) There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to bring you to the Newsletter webpage. (more...)
01/04/07 - Conference 2006 Newsletter is now available (exclusively online) There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to bring you to the Newsletter web page. (more...)
12/11/06 - MASFAA 2007 Election Results We are pleased to share the results of MASFAA’s recent election. These talented individuals will take office on July 1, 2007:
President-Elect
Kathryn Osmond, Wellesley College
Secretary
Shawn Bennett, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Executive Council Member at Large
David Janey, Boston University
Jason Shumaker, MIT
Susan Sullivan, Bunker Hill Community College
Associate Executive Council Member at Large
Joseph Lahoud, American Student Assistance
Congratulations to everyone and thanks to all who ran this year. Thanks also to the members of this year’s Nomination Committee: Kathy Austin, Harvard Graduate School of Public Health; Dadizi Baker Cummings, American Student Assistance; Tony Erwin, Northeastern University; Iris Godes, Quinsigamond Community College.
11/15/06 - Voting Voting has officially begun. Please take a few minutes to to cast your vote for our 2007-2008 officers. Voting will officially close at 5:00 pm on December 1st. Before voting, feel free to review each candidate's credentials on the voting page.
Results will be posted in early December.
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11/10/06 - MASFAA Elections For the first time, we will be opening the polls at our annual Conference next week. Voting will run through December 1st. For those of you who will be at the conference, you will have the opportunity to vote on site. If you would prefer, and for those of you unable to attend this year's conference, on line voting will continue for two weeks following the conference.
We have candidates from all segments of our organization running this year: both Active members and Associate members. This means that everyone can vote this year.
You will need your MASFAA user ID and password to vote. Please be sure to bring this information (or memorize itļ) to the conference. Your User ID is your email address. If you do not remember your password, please visit
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11/09/06 - Fall 2006 Newsletter is now available (exclusively online) There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to bring you to the Newsletter web page. (more...)
11/02/06 - MASFAA has established a new Archive Committee The purpose of the Committee is to collect, research and organize the historical documents of the Association. To fulfill these goals, we are requesting your help. If you have any pictures from past MASFAA events could you please send them to Shawn Morrissey either electronically or by mail (Shawn Morrissey, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Framingham State College, 100 State St., Framingham MA, 01701). If you have any newsletters before 1995 or older conference programs please forward those to me as well.
09/20/06 - Just the FACTS Training is back! MASFAA is pleased to offer the Just the FACTS basic training series for new aid officers again this fall. The training is offered free of charge to MASFAA members. New aid officers (those with 2 years of experience or less) are encouraged to attend this informativeon series. The training consists of five full day sessions, offered one day per week over a five week period starting in October. Registration for the Eastern site is now closed, however space is still available at our western training site, Springfield College.The registration deadline for the west has been extended to is September 29th. For further details click on more link.
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07/27/06 - Summer 2006 Newsletter is now available (exclusively online) There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to bring you to the Newsletter web page. There are now two versions to choose (High Res and Low Res) depending on your internet connection. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the newsletter. (more...)
06/05/06 - It is that time of the year again...time to renew your MASFAA membership! The website is ready to accept your 2006-2007 membership updates and dues. Dues are still just $50 a year. Please continue to be part of this dynamic group by renewing your membership on-line starting Monday, June 5th. Click on more to link directly to membership page.
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06/01/06 - Kill some trees - print the directory! The membership database is now available in PDF format. The PDF is generated from the current directory, so it is always up-to-date. (more...)
05/05/06 - March / April 2006 Newsletter is now available (exclusively online) There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to bring you to the Newsletter web page. There are now two versions to choose (High Res and Low Res) depending on your internet connection. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the newsletter. (more...)
04/28/06 - MASFAA 2006 Election Results Congratulations to the winners of the 2006 MASFAA Election and thank you to all the members who voted.
President-Elect: Tony Erwin, Stonehill College
Treasurer: Pam McCafferty, Fitchburg State College
Executive Council Members at Large:
Ina Frye, BU School of Social Work
Elayne Peloquin, MGH Institute of Health Professions
Nick Zinser, Northeastern University
These positions become effective July 1, 2006.
03/09/06 - January / February 2006 Newsletter is now available (exclusively online) There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to bring you to the Newsletter web page. There are now two versions to choose (High Res and Low Res) depending on your internet connection. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the newsletter. (more...)
03/07/06 - MASFAA Elections - Vote Now! Members,
Please take a moment to review the candidates and submit your vote for President-Elect, Treasurer, and three Executive Members-at-Large at www.masfaa.org/evoter.
You will need your MASFAA login and password. If you cannot locate it, there is a link for you on the voting page.
The ballot will be available to you from March 8 through March 22.
I urge you to take the time to vote in this election. The candidates you elect will be your membership voice for the duration of their term and your participation is vital to the Association.
Thank you,
Sherry Andersen
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02/25/06 - New Legislations Updates On Friday February 24, 2006, The Government Relations committee presented on new legislation, in particular, new legislation that effects, Need Analysis, Grants, and Loans. Please visit the Government Relations page to view these presentations. (more...)
02/01/06 - FSA Student D.C. Internship Info & MASFAA Scholarship Applications Available! Now is your chance to mentor your students, encourage their entrance into the career field of financial aid administration and provide them with an opportunity for a terrific summer internship experience with Federal Student Aid in Washington D.C. Download the Application Packet for the FSA Student Internship Program and MASFAA Scholarship for FSA Interns today!
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12/19/05 - November / December 2005 Newsletter is now available (exclusively online) There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to access the on-line copy. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the newsletter. (more...)
11/15/05 - Higher Education Act Update The Higher Education Act (HEA) has passed in the Senate, as part of that chamber's FY06 budget reconciliation package. The House version of the HEA has passed committee but has not yet been considered on the floor. No schedule has been set to consider the HEA in the House. Given that the House may not act on reconciliation either, it is unclear whether the HEA will be reauthorized this year at all. Reauthorization is already a year overdue, and was originally scheduled to be completed in 2004. If it is not completed, the 1998 reauthorization will be extended for another year.
11/15/05 - House Drops Budget Proposal For Now On Monday, November 14, House leadership announced that they did not have the votes to proceed with the fiscal year 2006 budget proposal that would cut billions of dollars from the student loan programs, among other domestic programs like Medicaid and food stamps. The leadership vows to try again, possibly some time this week or next week.
11/07/05 - Complete the MASFAA Conference Evaluation! If you didn't get a chance to complete the conference evaluation please take a couple minutes to download the evaluation and fax it to number indicated on the form. Download by clicking on "more" (more...)
11/01/05 - September / October 2005 Newsletter is now available (exclusively online) The September/ October MASFAA Newsletter is available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to access the on-line copy. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the newsletter.
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10/27/05 - Newly Redesigned 06/07 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet Available to students in late November at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
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10/26/05 - MASFAA Conference 2005 On-Line Registration is now CLOSED
10/25/05 - Last day to Register for MASFAA Conference 2005 October 26! Registration for Conference will close at 5pm on Wednesday 10/26/05
10/21/05 - Nominations for MASFAA Executive Council - CLOSED November 18, 2005
10/18/05 - Check out the recently posted detailed MASFAA Conference Agenda! (more...)
10/17/05 - Don't forget to register for the MASFAA Conference! If you are planning on reserving a room at the conference hotel, Sheraton Ferncroft Resort, please call them at 978-777-2500. Be sure to mention that you are attending the MASFAA conference to get the $119 nightly rate. (more...)
10/16/05 - MASFAA Graduate Symposium 2005 brought to you by the MASFAA Graduate and Professional Concerns Committee (GPCC) will be held on December 1, 2005 8:30 am - 3:30 pm at Boston University School of Management. This seminar is designed to address the needs of the graduate and professional aid community. This year’s topics include presentations on Identity Theft, Debt Management/Life Skills, Ins & Outs of NSLDS and a panel discussion on Reauthorization and Consolidation. Please contact Julie Menendez at 617-268-3977 or Cheryl Constantine at 617-353-3160 with questions. RSVP to Beth Flaherty at bflahert@mail.lesley.edu by November 22. It's free to MASFAA members.
09/12/05 - MASFAA Just The FACTS! 2005-06 now accepting registrations Registration is now open for the 2005-06 training series for new financial aid administrators. Please sign up by October 1, 2005 in order to secure your spot. More information may be found by clicking on the link labelled "more". (more...)
09/09/05 - HEA Reauthorization Bill Introduced in Senate by Senators Enzi and Kennedy NASFAA reports Legislation reauthorizing the Higher Education Act (HEA) was introduced Sept. 6 by Sen. Michael Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA), that panel’s Ranking Minority Member. S. 1614, The Higher Education Amendments of 2005, is scheduled for a HELP Committee markup today, September 8. (more...)
08/29/05 - Constitution Day Guide On Behalf of the Government Relations Committee, please see the attached files for information regarding the new federal requirement regarding Constitutional Day. The most comprehensive piece was designed by The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) that has compiled a Constitution Day Implementation Guide to help institutions that receive federal funds comply with legislation that requires them to hold an educational program on the United States Constitution each September 17.
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06/13/05 - May / June 2005 Newsletter is now available (exclusively online) There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to access the on-line copy. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the newsletter. (more...)
06/08/05 - Conference Session Proposals It's time to start submitting session proposals for the 2005 MASFAA Conference. Deadline for submission is one month away, so get moving! Please follow this link for more info (more...)
05/20/05 - College Savings Times Survey Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. It will help the Early Awareness Committee make the "College Savings Times" the best that it can be. Thanks! (more...)
05/07/05 - Another year, a new Journey (more...)
04/06/05 - March / April 2005 Newsletter is now available (exclusively online) There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to access the on-line copy. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the newsletter. (more...)
04/05/05 - 2005 Election Results Congratulations to the 2005 MASFAA Election Winners.
And the winners are...
Sherri Culp, President
Michele Kosboth, Secretary
Executive Council Members-at-Large
Shawn Bennett
Carla Berg
Karen Derouin
Executive Council Associate Member-at-Large
Lori Seuch
Thank you to everyone who ran for office and a special thanks to those who voted. Best wishes to the new MASFAA leaders.
03/07/05 - MASFAA Elections Have Begun! Regular members (those actively adminstering aid in Massachusetts) will be electing candidates for President-Elect, Secretary and three Executive Members-At-Large. Associate members (those not actively adminstering aid in Massachusetts) will be electing an Associate Member-At-Large. To view the slate of candidates and begin your on-line voting session, click here (more...)
02/21/05 - January / February issue of the Newsletter online There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to access the on-line copy. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the newsletter. (more...)
01/25/05 - Congress shows concern about Federal Pell Grants This is in the form of a Sense of the Senate, thus, non-binding. But, it is the beginning of Sen. Collins' efforts on Pell grants. Does not mean that it will ever come to fruition but, at least there is concern.
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01/18/05 - President Bush Would Pay for Pell Grant Proposals by Making Student-Loan Program More 'Efficient' (more...)
12/08/04 - November / December issue of the Newsletter available. There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to access the on-line copy. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the newsletter. (more...)
12/08/04 - Eastern, MA site for the Just the FACTS! Training is now full. A wait-list is being compiled for this site or you can register to attend our Western, MA location. For more information, click on the link here ----> (more...)
12/07/04 - Colleges Would Be Required to Teach the Constitution Under Provision Tucked Into Spending Bill (more...)
11/23/04 - Thousands of Students Could Lose Pell Grants (more...)
11/12/04 - Register now for the Just the FACTS! Training Series If you are a new or neophyte financial aid administrator, don't miss your chance to register for MASFAA's 2005 Just the FACTS! Workshop series. Our Eastern MA site is now full. We will be taking names for a wait list or would be happy to register you for our Western, MA location. If you are logged into the web page, you can register online. If not, you can download a copy of the registration form. For more information, click on the link here ----> (more...)
11/09/04 - Nominate a colleague for a MASFAA Office The MASFAA Nominations Committee is seeking a robust and diverse slate of candidates for this year's elections in March. Please refer to the Leadership Brochure that was mailed to all MASFAA members. You may nominate yourself or a colleague by completing the nomination form linked below. The deadline for nominations is December 10th, 2004. (more...)
10/15/04 - September/October 2004 MASFAA Newsletter There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter available online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to access the on-line copy. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the newsletter. (more...)
09/20/04 - The Carnival is heading to town! Find out how to get involved. MASFAA’s Early Awareness and Outreach Committee promotes early college planning initiatives at the middle school and high school levels. The committee is excited to be hosting the second annual Carnival of Learning on Tuesday, November 16th from 3-6pm. The Carnival gives inner city students a chance to learn about the benefits of higher education in a fun, interactive and creative atmosphere. Approximately 75 seventh and eighth grade students will be invited to attend and make the connection between higher education and careers. Carnival activities include career activity centers, a motivational speaker, and games, all of them related in some way to the importance of education. Each student is also given a backpack filled with educational resources donated by Massachusetts colleges and lenders. (more...)
09/06/04 - Bush's Proposals Would Favor Community Colleges and the For-Profit Sector (more...)
08/26/04 - Easy Spirit Freedom Walk for Scholarship America Scholarship America (previously Citizens Scholarship Foundation) has teamed up with Easy Spirit for the Easy Spirit Freedom Walk for Scholarship America. This year, they are inviting colleges and universities to participate. Your financial aid office team or school team can walk together to raise pledges for scholarships for students at your school! You may even want to create a competition between your school and another, or one department on your campus and another. (more...)
08/26/04 - Sign up for the Ambassador Program The Ambassador Program is an initiative from the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA) sponsored by the Public Relations committee.
Under the Ambassador Program, new MASFAA members will have the opportunity to be paired with a seasoned MASFAA member for the purpose of introduction to MASFAA, its benefits, opportunities, as well as other members. Seasoned members may volunteer to serve as an Ambassador to new members.
Click here for more information.
07/16/04 - The graceful decline of higher education In statehouses all over America this spring, politicians once again wrestled with the vexing problem of how to fund higher education. (more...)
06/01/04 - New issue of the Newsletter -- May/June 2004 issue There is a new issue of the MASFAA Newsletter avaliable online exclusively. Please click on the following link (titled "more...") to access the on-line copy. Remember you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the newsletter. (more...)
05/26/04 - Winners and Losers if Congress Changes Formula to Allocate Campus-Based Aid
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05/26/04 - Student Loan Interest Rates Hit New Low! Stafford loan repayment rates will fall from 3.42% (in 2003-2004) to 3.37%.
Stafford in-school and grace period rates will fall from 2.82% to 2.77%.
PLUS loan rates will fall from 4.22% to 4.17%.
Consolidation loan repayment rates will fall from 3.5% to 3.38%.
Consolidation loan in-school and grace period rates remain at 2.88%. (more...)
05/07/04 - President Bush's proposals for FWS allocation of funds and community service (more...)
04/15/04 - Kerry Proposes Big Increase in National-Service Sen. John F. Kerry proposed on Wednesday an overhaul of the federal government's guaranteed-student-loan program, a step that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said would put an end to the "windfall" that lenders now receive and would pay for his plan to expand the AmeriCorps national-service program to help students afford college (more...)
04/08/04 - Admissions Preferences for the Poor Are Urged by Prominent Higher-Education Rese Selective colleges should consider giving preferences to low-income applicants to help level the playing field in admissions, William G. Bowen, a prominent higher-education researcher and former university president, urged in a speech on Wednesday.
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03/31/04 - THE ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN !! President Elect: Cathy Kedski
Treasurer: Shawn Morrissey
Executive Council: Ken Ferreira, Brian Hodge, Betsy Scola
By-law changes #1 and #2 were both accepted
Thanks to all who voted!
03/15/04 - 2004 ELECTIONS!! Voting for the 2004 MASFAA Elections will run March 15 through March 26, 2004. Full members can vote for President (elect), Treasurer, 3 members to the Executive Council as well as 2 changes to the by-laws. Click the link below (more...) for on-line voting. Please note that you must have a Username and Password to vote. If you do not have one or forgot it, click the LOGIN/LOGOUT link on the left-hand toolbar. (more...)
02/13/04 - 2004 Eastern Region Round Up Check out pictures in the photo album on the left!
01/29/04 - 2004 Western Region Round Up Check out pictures in the Photo Albums on the left!
01/12/04 - Newsletter Committee is looking for your response to our membership survey The MASFAA Newsletter Committee is currently conducting polls for the next editions of our newsletter. All we need from you is a simple "yes" or "no" answer to two questions. We hope to publish the results of these polls in the upcoming issues of the newsletter. This issue's polls can be found online at the following web address:
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12/16/03 - WELCOME! Welcome to the new and improved MASFAA website. We hope the changes that have been implemented help you more easily navigate through the website.
In addition to the easier method of navigating through this site, we have added a number of features. Under MEMBERSHIP, you can now add or delete yourself from the List Server (initially, all members will be added to the List Server automatically).
Under the Login/Logout link you'll now be able to make changes to your profile, such as change of name, institution, etc.
As we have made some major changes to the way this website looks and works, there may be a few glitches as we get underway. If you experience any problems, please feel free to e-mail us (click support@masfaa.org below).
We welcome your comments and enjoy!!
10/29/03 - FFELP Rates Stafford Loan rates for 2003-2004 are 2.82% (in school, grace & deferment) and 3.42% (in repayment). The PLUS loan rate for 2003-2004 is 4.22%. (more...)
10/05/03 - Conference 2003 The conference registration deadline has already passed, but it is not too late to register. You can still register online but will incur a $25 late fee. Hope to see you at the conference in Springfield.
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