Nelnet’s September Webinar Wednesdays: Direct Consolidation Loans, Loan Servicing, Income Based Repayment, and Consumer Information and Disclosures
Please join us as we continue our free Webinar Wednesday trainings for financial aid professionals. We are very excited to the see the numbers continue to grow as more folks find that an hour a week of training on important topics in their profession is very helpful. Remember, our topics are decided by you. Please let us know what topics you would like to see in the future.
Simply click on the links below to register. We will send you confirmation. It’s that easy!
Understanding Federal Direct Consolidation Loans (September 7)
This session is an introduction to Federal Consolidation Loans. We will discuss benefits, eligibility, the current in-school consolidation option, and how consolidation impacts a school’s default rate. We will also cover the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The session will conclude with some common FAQ’s associated with Direct Consolidation Loans.
Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 809 042 840
Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 807 076 690
The Loan Servicing Environment – Getting the Most from Nelnet As Your Servicer (Sept 14)
This session is designed to give you an overview of the federal loan servicing environment. In addition, Nelnet will highlight advantages and opportunities available to schools and their students. We will take a tour of Nelnet’s newly launched School Portal, review self-service opportunities, innovations for both the school and borrower and give you the opportunity to tell us what you are looking for from your loan servicer.
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 801 262 910
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 806 935 068
Consumer Information & Disclosures (Sept 21)
FSA eligible schools are required by law and regulation to provide certain information about a wide variety of topics to current and prospective students. This session will provide an overview of the consumer information and disclosure requirements, and point out what is “new” and “due”, as well as some resources and tools that schools may use to evaluate their school’s compliance with these rules.
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 806 593 513
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 806 634 616
Income Based Repayment – IBR (Sept 28)
IBR is one of several repayment options available to student borrowers. However, unlike other options, this repayment plan necessitates more understanding of specific requirements other constraints. This session will delve to what IBR is all about – who can qualify, how to qualify, etc. and provide you with the necessary knowledge to assist your students.
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 805 220 108
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 802 799 977
Dana Kelly, Southern Regional Director
Nelnet’s Blog for Financial Aid Officers 
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thanks for this information. and i do hope that you can come with the result of this event. i thank you once more.