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ACA International announced the 2021 Award Winners at their annual convention. Congratulations to the 18 members who have made significant contributions to the accounts receivable management (ARM ) industry.
Pam Murphy, ConServe, Vice President of Compliance & Privacy Officer was recognized and received the Fred Kirschner Instruction Achievement Award for completing 75 seminars. The Fred Kirschner Instructor Achievement Award is presented to ACA Certified Instructors who have reached milestones in their volunteer teaching careers with ACA. Named for former ACA Certified Instructor and Past President Fred Kirschner, these awards are given to instructors who have taught 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 or more ACA seminars. Click her to read the announcement
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced in a press release; Reg F will go into effect on November 30, 2021. Click here to read the CFPB press release
ConServe is proud member of Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO) and demonstrate support for this organization's 2021 Scholarship program. In 2021 COHEAO awarded six $1,000 scholarships to students of member instituions. Click here to review the press-release
About COHEAO
For more than 40 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, their membership is dedicated to providing greater access to students with need in achieving their goal of a higher education!
Training magazine, an advocate for training and workforce development for businesses, shares valuable information and resources, including development programs. Check out an article they shared regarding Putting Organizations Back Together Again.
ConServe earned a spot on Training magazine's annual Top 100 (fka: Top 125) seven (7) consecutive years: a listing of organizations with the most successful learning and development programs in the world.
Click here to see the 2021 Rankings
Federal Student Aid shared that there will be a phased approach to implementation of the FAFSA Simplification Act. The FAFSA Simplification Act represents a significant overhaul of federal student aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, need analysis, and many policies and procedures for schools that participate in the Title IV programs. Read the announcement
Federal Student Aid shares Fiscal Operations Report for 2020–21 and Application to Participate for 2022–23 (FISAP) has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Read the announcement
Federal Student Aid FSA Partner Connect provides improved experiences for customers in accessing data pertinent to schools and organizations, information contained in the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Handbook, and guidance published and maintained in the Knowledge Center. Click here to read the announcement
Training magazine, an advocate for training and workforce development for businesses, shares valuable information and resources, including development programs. Check out an article they shared regarding How to Make a Powerful First Impression. To read Training magazine news and articles
ConServe earned a spot on Training magazine's annual Top 100 (fka: Top 125) seven (7) consecutive years: a listing of organizations with the most successful learning and development programs in the world. Click here to see the 2021 Rankings
Training Magazine Network Shares: Communicating Remotely Without Micromanaging or "Death by Meeting"
Training magazine, an advocate for training and workforce development for businesses, shares valuable information and resources, including development programs. Check out an article they shared regarding Communicating Remotely Without Micromanaging or "Death by Meeting". To read Training magazine news and articles
Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO) shared "Spark Note" regarding Information Guide on Assignment of Perkins Student Loans. Click here to visit the COHEAO "Spark Notes"
Federal Student Aid will not require to borrowers to complete the Annual Student Loan Acknowledgement prior to disbursement for the 2021-22 Award year. Click here to read the announcement
Federal Student Aid continues to make improvements on the Next Gen FSA inititaive to update studentaid.gov. To read the electronic announcement
Training magazine, an advocate for training and workforce development for businesses, shares valuable information and resources, including development programs. Check out an article they shared regarding 7 Employee Motivation Techniques. To read Training magazine news and articles
Federal Student Aid has shared information with institutions of higher education (IHEs) and their third-party servicers about protecting student information as instances of data nad ifnormation beaches continue to rise. Click here to read the electronic announcement
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issues and lists all Final Rules and Interim Final Rules related to consumer financial products. Click here to read the final rules
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) shares webinars and training courses to help credit unions suceed on their Learning Management Service portal. Click here to read the news
Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO) shared a "Spark Note" regarding the Perkins Access, Retention, and Completion (ARC) Act, a bill to establish a new Perkins loan program. Click here to vist the COHEAO "Spark Notes"
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) refreshed its public website, consumerfinance.gov. This website will feature additional user functionality and new interactive enforcement database to help the public track the Bureau's enforcement actions. Click here for more information regarding this new interactive website
The U.S. Department of Education reminds schools of the general disbursement reporting, excess cash, and reconciliation requirements for all Title IV programs. Read the announcement
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and The Federal Reserve Board announced the dollar thresholds in Regulation Z (Truth in Lending) and Regulation M (Consumer Leasing) that will apply for determining exempt consumer credit and lease transactions in 2021. Click here to read the announcement
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued the final rule to modernize the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA.) Click here for more information on the Final rules
As a result of The Department of Education revising the eZ-Audit reporting system, NACUBO has shared a guide that addresses eZ-Audit and Financial Responsibility regulation that took effect on July 1, 2020. To read this article
The Office of Postsecondary Education maintains and shares a website containing frequently asked questions (FAQs) that pertain to the COVID-19 pandemic and the CARES Act.. Click here to access these resources
Federal Student Aid has shared that the 2021-2022 FAFSA® Form and myStudentAid Mobile app are avaiable. The application will be available until June 30, 2022. Click here to read the electronic announcement
The Department of Education (the Department) provided the 2017 official cohort default rate (CDR) notification packages to all eligible domestic and foreign schools. Click here to read the Electronic Announcement
Federal Student Aid has shared and identified multiple ransomware attacks that could have a "crippling" impacts on education institutions. Read the announcement
Federal Student Aid has released Volume 4 – Processing Aid and Managing FSA Funds of the 2020-2021 Federal Student Aid Handbook. Click here to access Volume 4 - 2020-2021 Federal Student Aid Handbook
U.S. Department of Education is working to improve Federal Student Loan Servicing. Read the blog
Training magazine, an advocate for training and workforce development for businesses, shares valuable information and resources, including development programs. Check out an article they shared regarding 5 Tips to Boost Health and Well-Being While Working from Home. To read Training magazine news and articles
Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO) shared a "Spark Note" from The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding administrative forebearance for the health professions student loan and Nurse Faculty Loan programs during the COVID-19 pandemic through September 30, 2020. Click here to vist the COHEAO "Spark Notes"
