From mheid at ocap.org Fri Aug 3 08:28:40 2012 From: mheid at ocap.org (Heid, Mary) Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2012 13:28:40 +0000 Subject: [Defaultprevention] "Hot" off the press ---- no pun intended:) Message-ID: Which students borrow too much, why borrowers default and what can be done? Find answers in the links below. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_162-57484972/college-students-who-borrow-too-much-13-facts/ http://www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org/blogs/wp-content/www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org/uploads/File/student-loan-default-trap-report.pdf Have a great weekend! Mary Heid Director for Policy, Compliance, and Training Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP) a division of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education formerly known as the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program 405.234.4489 (office direct) 800-522-8506 (TDD/TRS) 405.234.4582 (fax) Don't forget to like us on Facebook! The information, links, articles, and comments exchanged on this listserv are provided by a wide variety of participants and sources representing many different points of view. Information shared by members through the listserv is meant to spur discussion and promote awareness of topics of interest; it is not meant to promote any particular viewpoint and does not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the Oklahoma College Assistance Program or Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wsparks at ocap.org Mon Aug 6 14:56:46 2012 From: wsparks at ocap.org (Sparks, Wayne) Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:56:46 +0000 Subject: [Defaultprevention] Rehabilitation Letter template for DPST Message-ID: <3EB5D0BA21374843AE786EEB9C16A6AA0C588D41@Muzio.lan.ogslp.org> Borrowers who rehabilitate their defaulted loans before the end of the cohort year are removed from the numerator in your school's cohort calculation. I have attached a Word document with suggested rehabilitation letter text that is ready to be loaded into the Default Prevention School Tool (DPST). Also attached are instructions on how to load the letter text into DPST and how to generate the letter in a batch for sending to defaulted students in your cohort portfolio. Should you have any questions regarding this process or how rehabilitation may affect your cohort default rate, please contact Wayne Sparks or Chris Grillo. Wayne Sparks, Default Prevention Manager Email: wsparks at ocap.org Phone: 405.234.4358 Chris Grillo, Data Analyst Email: cgrillo at ocap.org Phone: 405.234.4255 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DPST Rehab letter.doc Type: application/msword Size: 28672 bytes Desc: DPST Rehab letter.doc URL: From wsparks at ocap.org Mon Aug 6 15:49:11 2012 From: wsparks at ocap.org (Sparks, Wayne) Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 20:49:11 +0000 Subject: [Defaultprevention] Default Prevention School Tool Training via Webinar! Message-ID: <3EB5D0BA21374843AE786EEB9C16A6AA0C589D94@Muzio.lan.ogslp.org> OCAP Providing Default Prevention School Tool (DPST) training via Webinar! Our Default Prevention team just released the new version of the DPST (1.5c1). The DPST is the perfect option for maximizing resources to combat student delinquencies. It helps alleviate the creation of bulky paper files and assists in implementing a successful default prevention plan. Remember, the DPST is provided for free to our educational partner institutions. To get the new version of the DPST before the training dates listed below, contact Jaime Shelton at 405.234.4281 or jshelton at ocap.org. During the webinar, you will receive comprehensive training on all the features available within DPST. You and your peers can ask each other questions and compare notes on the different ways to use DPST in your default prevention efforts. Who should attend: Schools receiving DPST installation for the first time and DPST veterans. The DPST Version 1.5c1 features: [Description: Description: DPST screen shot] * Target accounts at various delinquency levels * Workable account queue * Comprehensive note retention * Strong emphasis on cohort accounts * Reporting tools that export to Excel * Customized school letter generation * Expanded selection criteria for batch letter mailing, including batch emails * Enhanced SSN and name search capability that includes address and phone search * Detailed reporting functionality by cohort year and days delinquent * Unlimited storage of phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses * Imports OCAP's delinquency file and DE's Delinquency List Click here to register for the webinars, which will be held on: * September 6th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. * September 11th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. You will receive an email in about a week confirming your registration and providing instructions for accessing the webinar. When you receive that email, please go to the FIRST-TIME USERS section and test to ensure you can access the webinar. If you have any problems, contact your IT department or call Chris Grillo at 405.234.4255 or cgrillo at ocap.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 27077 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From wsparks at ocap.org Thu Aug 16 11:32:39 2012 From: wsparks at ocap.org (Sparks, Wayne) Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:32:39 +0000 Subject: [Defaultprevention] FW: Default Prevention School Tool Training via Webinar! In-Reply-To: <3EB5D0BA21374843AE786EEB9C16A6AA0EE624C3@Bellini.lan.ogslp.org> References: <270C00B7661C8241BB901A9B6171B7930F7E97C5@Bellini.lan.ogslp.org> <3EB5D0BA21374843AE786EEB9C16A6AA0EE624C3@Bellini.lan.ogslp.org> Message-ID: <3EB5D0BA21374843AE786EEB9C16A6AA0EE62850@Bellini.lan.ogslp.org> Hello - If you haven't yet, please register for the upcoming Default Prevention School Tool (DPST) training webinar. If you would like an install or upgrade prior to the webinar, I'm happy to help! We have a couple of options for your convenience: OCAP can come to your campus and do the install or upgrade or You can download the necessary files from O-SAFE, along with an installation guide and manual, then follow the guide in order to install or upgrade with the assistance of your IT department or you can call OCAP, and we can assist you over the phone. We know that right now is a very busy time, so we want to do whichever option is easiest and more convenient for you and your staff. Please contact me to get your install or upgrade completed. Thank you, Jaime Shelton Policy and Compliance Specialist III Policy, Compliance, and Training Oklahoma College Assistance Program(OCAP) A division of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education formerly known as the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program Email: jshelton at ocap.org Phone: (405)234-4281 Fax: (405)234-4586 www.ocap.org www.UCanGo2.org www.OklahomaMoneyMatters.org Note: This communication and attachments, if any, are intended solely for the use of the addressee hereof. In addition, this information and attachments, if any, may contain information that is confidential, privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law, including, but not limited to the Privacy Act of 1974. If you are not the intended recipient of this information, you are prohibited from reading, disclosing, reproducing, distributing, disseminating, or otherwise using this information. If you have received this message in error, please promptly notify the sender and immediately, delete this communication from your system. OCAP Providing Default Prevention School Tool (DPST) training via Webinar! Our Default Prevention team just released the new version of the DPST (1.5c1). The DPST is the perfect option for maximizing resources to combat student delinquencies. It helps alleviate the creation of bulky paper files and assists in implementing a successful default prevention plan. Remember, the DPST is provided for free to our educational partner institutions. To get the new version of the DPST before the training dates listed below, contact Jaime Shelton at 405.234.4281 or jshelton at ocap.org. During the webinar, you will receive comprehensive training on all the features available within DPST. You and your peers can ask each other questions and compare notes on the different ways to use DPST in your default prevention efforts. Who should attend: Schools receiving DPST installation for the first time and DPST veterans. The DPST Version 1.5c1 features: [Description: Description: Description: DPST screen shot] * Target accounts at various delinquency levels * Workable account queue * Comprehensive note retention * Strong emphasis on cohort accounts * Reporting tools that export to Excel * Customized school letter generation * Expanded selection criteria for batch letter mailing, including batch emails * Enhanced SSN and name search capability that includes address and phone search * Detailed reporting functionality by cohort year and days delinquent * Unlimited storage of phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses * Imports OCAP's delinquency file and DE's Delinquency List Click here to register for the webinars, which will be held on: * September 6th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. * September 11th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. You will receive an email in about a week confirming your registration and providing instructions for accessing the webinar. When you receive that email, please go to the FIRST-TIME USERS section and test to ensure you can access the webinar. If you have any problems, contact your IT department or call Chris Grillo at 405.234.4255 or cgrillo at ocap.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 27077 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From mheid at ocap.org Wed Aug 22 13:46:18 2012 From: mheid at ocap.org (Heid, Mary) Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:46:18 +0000 Subject: [Defaultprevention] New Report - making loans work Message-ID: There is lots of good information in this report including ideas you may want to consider on your campus. Making Loans Work How Community Colleges Support Responsible Student Borrowing This report was commissioned by the Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) and the California Community Colleges Student Financial Aid Administrators Association (CCCSFAAA), and was researched and written by Pamela Burdman, an independent consultant specializing in college readiness and success. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ Mary Heid Director for Policy, Compliance, and Training Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP) a division of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education formerly known as the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program 405.234.4489 (office direct) 800-522-8506 (TDD/TRS) 405.234.4582 (fax) Don't forget to like us on Facebook! The information, links, articles, and comments exchanged on this listserv are provided by a wide variety of participants and sources representing many different points of view. 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He will speak on the college access efforts made on the national level and how they complement our own efforts. We also have external experts from across Oklahoma joining us to bring you informative sessions on helping students succeed, both in college and after college. Our topics include: * Default prevention best practices from financial aid experts * Tips on constructing a default management plan * Helping homeless and unaccompanied youth in the financial aid office * Awarding Oklahoma's Promise in the financial aid office * Working with students in the foster care system * Financial tips for college students transitioning to the workplace * Financial literacy for at-risk families * Helping tribal students identify and take advantage of their resources - a panel approach * Oklahoma's Complete College America initiative * And more! Registration for this jam-packed, one-day event will begin next week so keep an eye on your inbox. Space is limited, so you'll want to register ASAP to get your spot. Visit our website [link: http://www.ocap.org/Partners/conference.shtml] for more information on the conference and other college access and financial literacy events going on during the week. Mary Heid Director for Policy, Compliance, and Training Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP) a division of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education formerly known as the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program 405.234.4489 (office direct) 800-522-8506 (TDD/TRS) 405.234.4582 (fax) www.ocap.org www.UCanGo2.org [cid:image005.jpg at 01CC6247.6483C8A0] www.OklahomaMoneyMatters.org [cid:image006.jpg at 01CC6247.6483C8A0] Note: This communication and attachments, if any, are intended solely for the use of the addressee hereof. 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