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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">In order to preserve the right to participate in ED's 2009-2010 liquidity programs (Participation Purchase or Loan Purchase Commitment), lenders are required to submit a new Notice of Intent to Participate form. This requirement applies to all interested lenders, regardless of past participation in the programs. To ensure that all 2009-2010 loans are eligible for inclusion, lenders should submit their notice of intent<B> </B></FONT><B><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">prior to May 1, 2009.</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> A Notice of Intent to Participate received after May 1, 2009 limits eligible loans to only those where the first disbursement date was made on/after the date ED receives the notice. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Further details and submission instructions are available via the link below: </FONT>
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<P><A HREF="http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/ffelp/library/EA56.doc"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/ffelp/library/EA56.doc</FONT></U></A>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">We will continue to keep you updated regarding these important liquidity programs. Please let me know if you have any questions. </FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Rick</FONT></B>
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<P><FONT FACE="Arial">Rick Edington</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Arial">Director for School/Lender Services, Default Prevention & Outreach</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Arial">Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Arial">A division of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Arial">P.O. Box 3000</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Arial">Oklahoma City, OK 73101-3000</FONT>
<BR><FONT FACE="Arial">405-234-4333 fax: 405-234-4551</FONT>
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