From vicki-hendrickson at utulsa.edu Wed Jan 2 08:33:50 2008 From: vicki-hendrickson at utulsa.edu (Hendrickson, Vicki) Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:33:50 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] Gerald Craig's new contact information Message-ID: <5E0BB54BEC5EBA44B373175A080E6401070AE496@ophelia.ad.utulsa.edu> OASFAA, Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a safe New Year. As many of you already know, our dear friend Gerald Craig has retired. He has asked me to forward his new e-mail and cell phone number to the list serve. At the time he e-mailed me, he had been retired for 24 hours and loved every minute of it! At least it gives the rest of us something to dream about. Have a great week!! Vicki E-mail----- geracra8 at aol.com Cell phone-- 870-530-4543 From johnny.manela at wachovia.com Wed Jan 2 12:05:09 2008 From: johnny.manela at wachovia.com (johnny.manela at wachovia.com) Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 13:05:09 -0500 Subject: [Oasfaa] Happy New Year!! Message-ID: I will be out of the office starting 01/01/2008 and will not return until 01/07/2008. Happy New Year! Thanks for your email. I will be out of the office until Monday, January 7th. Please contact our Regional Office at 1-800-347-7667 for immediate assistance. From pmcconahay at ou.edu Wed Jan 2 15:46:53 2008 From: pmcconahay at ou.edu (Mc Conahay, Pamela K.) Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:46:53 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] Fiesta Bowl Correct Kick-off Time is 7:00 CT Message-ID: <107E70C9762E1C4FB5DE8DFA19C0282A6C0F994F08@XMAIL5.sooner.net.ou.edu> Contrary to my TV Guide which says the Fiesta Bowl begins at 8:15 p.m., kick-off is at 7:00 on Fox (the regular Fox network, not Fox Sports Net). I figure Bob Stoops knows better than TV Guide. For those of you who, like me, don't understand why there was a Sugar Bowl played yesterday in New Orleans between Georgia & Hawaii AND there is a separate BCS National Championship game scheduled for Jan 7 in New Orleans between LSU and Ohio State, here is Dave Barry's assessment of the BCS from his 2007 Year in Review: In sports, a wildly unpredictable season of college football, marked by a slew of upsets, ends with the Bowl Championship Series computer awarding the final No. 1 ranking to Bryn Mawr. The Owls will play the BCS computer's No. 2 ranked team, Vassar, for the 2007 national championship in the Sugar Bowl, scheduled to be played, because of TV-marketing requirements, next July. Pam McConahay Associate Director, University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Services 1000 Asp Ave, Room 216, Norman, OK 73019-4078 (405) 325-4617, Fax (405) 325-7608 pmcconahay at ou.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Bryce Fair Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Scholarships & Grants Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Phone: (405) 225-9162 Fax: (405) 225-9230 E-mail: bfair at osrhe.edu Mailing Address: P.O. Box 108850 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850 Street Address: 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 -----Original Message----- From: Johnson, Dr. Glen Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 4:40 PM To: Presidents Cc: Council on Instruction; Council on Student Affairs; Business Officers Subject: Undocumented persons - eligibility for enrollment OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Memo To: Presidents cc: Council on Student Affairs, Council on Instruction, Business Officers From: Chancellor Glen D. Johnson Date: January 2, 2008 Subject: Undocumented persons - eligibility for enrollment, resident tuition and financial aid under HB1804 and SB820 During its 2007 session, the Legislature passed, and the Governor subsequently approved, two items of legislation which pertain to the issue of immigration. Both of these items, HB1804 and SB820, are now in effect, and both include provisions which must be implemented by The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. HB1804 includes provisions regarding eligibility for enrollment, resident tuition and financial aid other than Oklahoma's Promise (OHLAP), while SB820 includes provisions regarding eligibility for Oklahoma's Promise. Please also note that, at their October 25, 2007 meeting, the State Regents amended their policy regarding eligibility for enrollment, resident tuition and financial aid (OSRHE Policy 3.18.6) so as to conform with HB1804. The attached memo is intended to provide guidance to those persons at your institution who will be directly involved in implementing the provisions of HB1804, SB820 and the new State Regents policy. It is suggested that those persons read the memo as soon as possible, and then keep it handy to be referred to and used as a checklist when analyzing the eligibility of any particular student. HB1804 and SB820 raise complicated issues. The OSRHE staff and I realize that you and your staff may have questions after the memo is reviewed. Please contact the appropriate OSRHE staff person listed on page 7 of the memo regarding any questions. If necessary, the memo will be updated in the future to address those questions. Thank you for your assistance with this important matter. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:43:13 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] Marcia Carter Message-ID: I just wanted to let everyone know what's going on with Marcia at this time. She has an embolism in her lung and she is being transported to the Oklahoma Heart Hospital. Please keep Marcia in your prayers. I'll keep everyone posted. Sandy Thetford Senior Counselor 580-559-5529 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20080110/9b12dc46/attachment.html From sthetfrd at ecok.edu Thu Jan 10 16:53:24 2008 From: sthetfrd at ecok.edu (Thetford, Sandra K.) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:53:24 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] The Heart Hospital Message-ID: The Oklahoma Heart Hospital is at 4050 W. Memorial Road in Oklahoma City. Sandy Thetford Financial Aid Counselor, M-Z 580-559-5529 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He explained to her that she had a saddle embolism (according to her nurse this is the Mother of all Embolisms) that went through her pulmonary arteries and split sending a clot into each lung. Her doctor says this would have killed most people. Thankfully, Marcia is not most people! They are planning on doing surgery -maybe tomorrow - to put in a filter so that if this ever happens again, it won't kill her. She will be in the hospital at least another 4 days. Sandy Thetford Senior Counselor 580-559-5529 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20080111/808efb86/attachment.html From sthetfrd at ecok.edu Mon Jan 14 08:59:21 2008 From: sthetfrd at ecok.edu (Thetford, Sandra K.) Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:59:21 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] Marcia Carter Update Message-ID: I just checked in with Marcia this morning and she's not out of the woods yet. She had an ultrasound done this morning and the doctors found a blood clot in her right calf. They are calling in a Radiologist to determine if it's a clot that has been there a while or if it's a new one that could possibly break off and head for her lungs. They have not decided not to do the filter at this time. There is too much danger of the filter getting clogged and it cannot be removed or replaced. Please keep Marcia in your prayers and I'll keep you updated as I learn anything new. Sandy Thetford Senior Counselor 580-559-5529 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20080114/de4cbde8/attachment.html From sthetfrd at ecok.edu Tue Jan 15 16:58:09 2008 From: sthetfrd at ecok.edu (Thetford, Sandra K.) Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:58:09 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] Good News! Message-ID: Marcia just checked out of the hospital and she is on her way home now. If all goes well and they get her blood level regulated, she will be able to return to work next Tuesday. Sandy Thetford Senior Counselor 580-559-5529 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20080115/7a77249b/attachment.html From pmcconahay at ou.edu Wed Jan 16 08:30:53 2008 From: pmcconahay at ou.edu (Mc Conahay, Pamela K.) Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:30:53 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] Sad News Message-ID: <107E70C9762E1C4FB5DE8DFA19C0282A6FD0B3AD8D@XMAIL5.sooner.net.ou.edu> Larry Hollingsworth's father, Roy Hollingsworth Jr, passed away on Sunday, January 13. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. this morning at Alameda Church of Christ, 801 E. Alameda, Norman. The obituary is viewable online at http://www.normantranscript.com/obituaries/local_story_015002349 and condolences can be posted online at http://www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.htm Pam McConahay Associate Director, University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Services 1000 Asp Ave, Room 216, Norman, OK 73019-4078 (405) 325-4617, Fax (405) 325-7608 pmcconahay at ou.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20080116/22d7595b/attachment.html From pgandy at ogslp.org Wed Jan 16 09:13:24 2008 From: pgandy at ogslp.org (Gandy, Penny) Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:13:24 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] Financial Aid Position Available--East Central University--Oklahoma Message-ID: <297AF473E6053445A2007FAB9E8BCACF502D23@elgar.lan.ogslp.org> Posted on behalf of Marcia Carter, Financial Aid Director, East Central University. 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From bfair at osrhe.edu Fri Jan 18 15:18:30 2008 From: bfair at osrhe.edu (Fair, Bryce) Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:18:30 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] press release on bill related to Oklahoma's Promise Message-ID: <3B3640988539EC47A50B689936AF65C1153704@postman2.osrhe.edu> FYI - This item has gotten some media coverage so you may get some questions about it. Yesterday, Sen. Kenneth Corn (D-Howe, near Poteau) held a press conference and issued the following press release about a bill he is introducing for the coming 2008 legislative session. The bill proposes to create a new "Secondary Century Promise" program and also proposes to increase the initial family income limit for Oklahoma's Promise from $50,000 to $80,000. You can find the press release online, along with a press conference photo and audio clip, at http://www.oksenate.gov/news/press_releases/press_releases_2008/pr20080117a.html You can find the text of the bill (SB 2020) at http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB2020_int.rtf ==================================================================== Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division State Capitol Oklahoma City, OK 73105 405-521-5774 For Immediate Release: January 17, 2008 Sen. Corn Files Bill Creating Oklahoma's 'Second Century Promise' State Sen. Kenneth Corn has filed legislation to create Oklahoma's "Second Century Promise." The program will target students who currently do not qualify for Oklahoma's Promise scholarship program, formerly known as OHLAP. "There are three words I use to describe Second Century Promise-hope, change and opportunity," said Corn, D-Poteau. "This is a fundamental change in how we develop an educated work force. It will provide hope to kids who may not feel college is an option because of the cost, and it's an opportunity for Oklahoma to leapfrog our surrounding states by increasing the number of college graduates. This will help attract high paying jobs, grow our economy and ultimately improve the quality of life for our entire state." Since first unveiling the concept last year, Corn has met with people in all areas of higher education, common education, legislators from both parties as well as business and community leaders who have each given input to help fine-tune the proposal. "The initial feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive and we received some very constructive suggestions about how to improve the plan. That process has resulted in the creation of Senate bill 2020, Oklahoma's Second Century Promise, which I believe is the most important piece of legislation we will consider in the 2008 session." SB 2020 includes several key provisions, including: * Raising the family income limit for Oklahoma's Promise from $50,000 to $80,000. * All students would be required to enroll in Oklahoma's Promise, unless parents opt out. * The program will be phased in to include students who have not enrolled in Oklahoma's Promise by providing a two-year scholarship to any student who graduates from high school beginning with the 2008-09 school year through 2012-13. During that time period, any student meeting family income requirements and graduating with a minimum 2.0 grade point average, or any home-school or GED student scoring at least a 19 on the ACT, will be eligible for tuition and fees at a two-year college or career-tech. They would also have the option to attend a four-year institution, and would receive a scholarship equal to the average tuition and fees charged at two-year institutions. * The program will not cover any remedial courses. "Beginning in 2014, high school students who do not achieve the required 2.5 GPA to qualify for the Oklahoma Promise four-year scholarship would still be eligible for a two-year scholarship if their GPA is at least 2.0," Corn explained. "Furthermore, if they keep their GPA above 2.5 in their first two years of college, they'll be eligible for Oklahoma Promise scholarships for the final two years. It's what I call a second chance provision, but they must have enrolled in the program and completed all other requirements." Corn said his own experiences as a child strengthened his determination to ensure all Oklahoma students have the opportunity to attend college. "When I was in the sixth-grade, I entered an essay contest for a full college scholarship. I won, but I had to keep my grades up through junior high and high school to keep it. My parents didn't have the resources to send me to college, but the scholarship changed everything. Because I had that chance, I worked hard in school and it has made all the difference in my life," Corn said. "I want every child in Oklahoma to have that kind of hope and that opportunity." Corn said if approved by the legislature and Gov. Brad Henry, his legislation would take effect during the 2009-2010 school year. For more information contact: Senator Corn's Office - (405) 521-5576 ========================================================================= Bryce Fair Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Scholarships & Grants Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Phone: (405) 225-9162 Fax: (405) 225-9230 E-mail: bfair at osrhe.edu Mailing Address: P.O. Box 108850 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850 Street Address: 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Many of you have heard him at OSAFAA and/or SWASFAA Conferences, and we want to provide our support staff with the same wonderful experience. I guarantee you that anyone who attends this training will walk away motivated! The training is free, it will be in OKC and lunch will be provided. How's that for a deal? Now, would you please take a second and reply to me and let me know how many support staff you think you might send to this training opportunity? I don't need names right now and I'll not hold you to your count, but it's been a while since we've had support staff training. I just don't know what to expect in terms of numbers. So, if you don't mind, please shoot me an estimate and we'll go from there. Many thanks, Larry -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you would like to nominate anyone for either of these awards, please email me your nomination. The board will decide on the recipients at the next board meeting. Thanks, Andrew Hammontree Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships Francis Tuttle Technology Center 405.717.4336 From mdmccoin at stgregorys.edu Thu Jan 24 13:26:51 2008 From: mdmccoin at stgregorys.edu (Matt D. McCoin) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:26:51 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] Kamm Lecture Announcement Message-ID: The following is a flier for the Kamm Lecture at OSU this spring. This extends beyond the realm of financial aid, but as administrators in higher education, you may be interested in attending this lecture. Thanks. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20080124/b1ca1e59/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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SPRING 2008 OASFAA CONFERENCE WHAT: OASFAA Spring 2008 Conference WHEN: April 2nd - 4th 2008 WHERE: Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Conference Center 5750 Will Rogers Road, Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110 HOTEL DEADLINE: Sunday, March 2nd 2008 405-455-1800, 800-325-3535 AGENDA: To be announced THEME: "Financial Aid Fiesta - It's more than just a party" REGISTRATION: Conference Registration Deadline March 21st, 2008 You are able to reserve your hotel room at the link listed above and you will automatically be given the group rate. The Sheraton set up a custom hotel registration page for our conference. If you choose to call the "800" number to reserve your room rather than use the web site, please be sure to tell them you are with the Oklahoma Association of Financial Aid Administrators to get the group rate. There is not a special code to recite as there was with the Fall conference. One thing that will be different this Spring is that Thursday night will be dinner and entertainment on your own. We will provide suggested activities and dinning establishments to experience in the local area as well as Bricktown and what to do will be up to you. We are still finalizing the agenda and will get that information to you as soon as it comes available. If you have any questions please let me know and I will due my best to assist you. Thanks and have a great day, David Barron OASFAA Conference Chair Manager of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences david.barron at okstate.edu 918.561.1228 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20080125/cfc4ed90/attachment.html From mcarter at ecok.edu Mon Jan 28 15:10:06 2008 From: mcarter at ecok.edu (Carter, Marcia J.) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:10:06 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] Sad News Message-ID: Sherry Foster Hudson's niece, Danna, passed away about 6:00 last night. As many of you know, she fought a very long and hard battle with cancer. I know that many of you have been praying for her and felt you would want to know. Please continue to keep the family in your prayers as they go through this very difficult time. Marcia Marcia Carter Director of Financial Aid East Central University 1100 East 14th Street Ada, OK 74820 580-559-5242 mcarter at ecok.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20080128/68ca3c57/attachment.html From mcarter at ecok.edu Tue Jan 29 09:39:25 2008 From: mcarter at ecok.edu (Carter, Marcia J.) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:39:25 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] Thank You Message-ID: Thank you for all the prayers and concern during my hospital stay. You are truly wonderful friends and I deeply appreciate all the email, visits, cards, calls, flowers and genuine caring. It was a very difficult few days and both my family and I are so grateful for all the prayers sent up on my behalf. I am back at work and getting stronger everyday. The doctors are still working on getting my blood levels where they should be and once that happens, I should start to feel better. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you in April at OASFAA. Again, thank you. I am so blessed to have such caring friends. Marcia Marcia Carter Director of Financial Aid East Central University 1100 East 14th Street Ada, OK 74820 580-559-5242 mcarter at ecok.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20080129/15e87622/attachment.html From bfair at osrhe.edu Tue Jan 29 09:58:16 2008 From: bfair at osrhe.edu (Fair, Bryce) Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:58:16 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] bills introduced for 2008 Oklahoma legislative session Message-ID: <3B3640988539EC47A50B689936AF65C1153723@postman2.osrhe.edu> Following are some bills related to financial aid that have been introduced for the 2008 Oklahoma legislative session. The first critical deadlines are February 21 for Senate bills to pass out of Senate committees and February 28 for House bills to pass out of House committees. Many of these bills will probably not survive the initial committee process. Bills that are not passed out of committee by these deadlines are generally considered dead for the session. We will try to keep you apprised of the bills that move forward. Bills related to Oklahoma's Promise * HB 2228 - would require homeschool students in Oklahoma's Promise to also pass the end-of-instruction tests that public school students must take in high school - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB2228_int.rtf * HB 2446 - would exempt any student that had been adopted (from DHS custody, tribal custody, or other court-ordered custody) from being subject to the program income limits - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB2446_int.rtf * HB 3102 - would prohibit the OKPromise award from being used for remedial courses - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB3102_int.rtf * HB 3295 - would allow students in the 11th or 12th grade, whose custodial parent or guardian did not have custody of the student during the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade, to enroll in the program - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB3295_int.rtf * SB 1187 - would increase the initial income limit from $50,000 to $75,000 - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB1187_int.rtf * SB 1931 - would allow the child of a certified teacher with at least 6 years of employment with a public school to enroll in the OKPromise program if the student's parents' income was under $100,000; would require the parent to continue teaching for the duration of award - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB1931_int.rtf * SB 1988 - would provide an exemption to the requirement that students begin using the OKPromise award within 3-years of graduating high school for students serving in the military - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB1988_int.rtf * SB 2020 - would create the Second Century Promise program which is related to, but separate from OKPromise; would increase the OKPromise initial income limit from $50,000 to $80,000 - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB2020_int.rtf ; you can find a press release about this legislation at http://www.oksenate.gov/news/press_releases/press_releases_2008/pr20080117a.html * SB 2164 - would provide for an "OHLAP Enhancement Award" to cover costs of fees & books - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB2164_int.rtf Academic Scholars Program * SB 1606 - would increase the limit on participation of nonresident students from 25% to 35% - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB1606_int.rtf * HB 3120 - would increase the limit on participation of nonresident students from 25% to 30% - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB3120_int.rtf Tuition Waivers * SB 1639 - would provide a tuition waiver at state system institutions for children of public school employees with at least a 3.0 high school GPA - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB1639_int.rtf * SB 1892 - would provide a one-year tuition waiver at state system institutions or technology center school districts for individuals that have completed the GED - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB1892_int.rtf * SB 2125 - would allow nonresident grandchildren of certain Oklahoma residents to qualify for resident tuition rates - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB2125_int.rtf * HB 2443 - would provide a waiver of tuition and fees at state system institutions for children of public school employees - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB2443_int.rtf * HB 2658 - would provide a tuition waiver at state system institutions for certain veterans and dependents of veterans serving in Operation Global War on Terror - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB2658_int.rtf * HB 2847 - would expand concurrent enrollment tuition waiver at state system institutions to include high school juniors and expands the benefit to cover course-related fees - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB2847_int.rtf * HB 2851 - would create the Oklahoma Service Initiative Act which would provide a tuition waiver at state system institutions or technology center school districts for persons doing two years of public service (something similar to the Americorps program) - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB2851_int.rtf * HB 2896 - would provide a tuition waiver at state system institutions for certain veterans and dependents of veterans serving in Operation Global War on Terror - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB2896_int.rtf * HB 2915 - would provide a tuition waiver at state system institutions for certain veterans and dependents of veterans serving in Operation Global War on Terror - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB2915_int.rtf * HB 2950 - would provide a one-year tuition waiver at state system institutions or technology center school districts for individuals that have completed the GED - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB2950_int.rtf Other Bills * SB 1687 - would establish the Oklahoma Health Care Workers and Educators Assistance Program (for nursing and allied health occupations) - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB1687_int.rtf * SB 2023 - would make changes to the "tuition guarantee" legislation passed in 2007 related to state system institutions - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08SB/SB2023_int.rtf * HB 2445 - would make changes to the 2007 law related to eligibility of undocumented immigrant students for resident tuition and state financial aid - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB2445_int.rtf * HB 2485 - related to residency status of dependent of federal employees transferred out of Oklahoma - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB2485_int.rtf * HB 3089 - related to residency status of US Dept. of State employees stationed outside the United States - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB3089_int.rtf * HB 3397 - would make changes to the "tuition guarantee" legislation passed in 2007related to state system institutions - http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/2007-08HB/HB3397_int.rtf Let me know if you have questions. Bryce Bryce Fair Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Scholarships & Grants Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Phone: (405) 225-9162 Fax: (405) 225-9230 E-mail: bfair at osrhe.edu Mailing Address: P.O. Box 108850 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850 Street Address: 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 From mschwarz at mscok.edu Wed Jan 30 10:05:02 2008 From: mschwarz at mscok.edu (Marilyn Schwarz) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:05:02 -0600 Subject: [Oasfaa] SWASFAA Conference Message-ID: Greetings! I am on the conference planning committee for SWASFAA. Please email me with any suggestions you have regarding sessions you want to see at SWASFAA. I need the information by February 8, 2008. Thanks for your input. Marilyn Schwarz Financial Aid Director Murray State College 580-371-2371, Ext. 145 mschwarz at mscok.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Internal title --- Application Analyst. * Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one year experience in financial aid, bursar/college business office, lending institution or college student services. * Department Preferences: Experience with Federal Title IV aid programs. * Required Applicant Documents: Resume, cover letter, list of references For additional information or to apply for this position go to: http://jobs.ou.edu or contact The University of Oklahoma Office of Human Resources at: 905 Asp Avenue, NEL Building, Room 205 Norman, OK 73019-6043 Phone: (405) 325-1826 http://www.hr.ou.edu/ --Kevin Esadooah Associate Director, Operations Financial Aid Services http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/E/Kevin.L.Esadooah-1/disclaimer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Responses to this Request for Information must be submitted to the University of Oklahoma Purchasing office by Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM CST. All submissions must be in a sealed enveloped and marked according to the instructions given in the Request for Information document provided. The Request for Quote document can also be found at the University of Oklahoma Purchasing Department website at www.ou.ed/purchasing/home under the heading "Solicitations". This website should be checked periodically for addendums and other information to the RFI that may arise during this period. All inquiries and requests for clarification related to this RFI should be directed, in writing, by e-mail or fax to the following: Craig Sisco, Senior Buyer University of Oklahoma Purchasing Department craig-sisco at ouhsc.edu FAX: (405) 360-0481 Please contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information. Regards, Craig Sisco, Sr. Buyer University of Oklahoma Purchasing Department Phone: (405) 325-5261 Fax: (405) 360-0481 BOOMER SOONER!! Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including attachments, contains or may contain confidential information intended only for the addressee. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, be advised that any reading, dissemination, forwarding, printing, copying or other use of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply message and delete this email message and any attachments from your system. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20080131/0964174e/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The information received will be used to evaluate the products and services offered by lenders to determine which products best meet the needs of our students and parents with regard to competitive loan offerings and customer service. Responses to this Request for Information must be submitted to the University of Oklahoma Purchasing office by Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM CST. All submissions must be in a sealed enveloped and marked according to the instructions given in the Request for Information document provided. The Request for Quote document can also be found at the University of Oklahoma Purchasing Department website at www.ou.ed/purchasing/home under the heading "Solicitations". This website should be checked periodically for addendums and other information to the RFI that may arise during this period. All inquiries and requests for clarification related to this RFI should be directed, in writing, by e-mail or fax to the following: Allen Cook, Buyer University of Oklahoma Purchasing Department allen-cook at ouhsc.edu FAX: (405) 360-0481 Please contact Allen Cook if you have any questions or need any additional information. Regards, Craig Sisco, Sr. Buyer University of Oklahoma Purchasing Department Phone: (405) 325-5261 Fax: (405) 360-0481 BOOMER SOONER!! Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including attachments, contains or may contain confidential information intended only for the addressee. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, be advised that any reading, dissemination, forwarding, printing, copying or other use of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply message and delete this email message and any attachments from your system. 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