IEC hosts an annual conference and other events that include discussions of important topics related to compliance with US federal laws for those institutions participating in federal loan programs. Attendees learn about issues such as the US financial audit requirements, the return of Title IV funds, best practices from student loan program experts, and hear about the latest developments in Washington as Congress considers and the US Department of Education implements changes to federal student loan programs - changes that affect IEC members.

These events are also great opportunities to learn more about the U.S. student loan programs and the goals and activities of the International Education Council. In addition, IEC staff are often invited to speak at events hosted by entities with similar interests and issues.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact IEC Executive Director Harrison Wadsworth (hwadsworth@wpllc.net) or IEC Associate Director Wes Huffman (whuffman@wpllc.net).


2011 International Education Council Workshop and Conference

On 5 June-8 June, IEC hosted a lively conference in Washington, DC. Bender, Ciccotto & Co, Global Education Management Services, and Travelex sponsored the event, with more than 100 people in attendance. The conference aimed to provide a unique opportunity for specially tailored training and information on the US Loan programs that came at a time just before the new US Department of Education foreign schools" regulations took effect. Speakers from the Department of Education and other stakeholders provided great insight to new regulations. Please click here to view the agenda. IEC staff are hard at work planning the next conference.


2010 Student Loan Workshop
"Changes to Federal Funding for US Students"
Bankside House, London School of Economics

In conjunction with Travelex and Global Education Management Systems (GEMS), the International Education Council (IEC) hosted a workshop to discuss issues pertinent to administrators of the US Student Loan Programs for American students enrolled at colleges and universities outside of the United States. The event was designed to serve as a follow up to the Direct Loan training sessions offered by the US Department of Education.

The following is a selection of program sessions, the full agenda is available online:

Regulatory Issues in the US Student Loan Programme
Harrison Wadsworth, Executive Director
International Education Council (IEC)

Coping with the transition to US Direct Lending
Tony Glad, Executive VP and Erich McElroy, Consultant
Global Education Management Services (GEMS)

Cash Management in the US Direct Loan Programme
Cath Cullen, Head of Education Solutions
Travelex Global Business Payments


2009 IEC Student Loan Workshop

The International Education Council held a workshop to discuss issues pertinent to administrators of the US Student Loan Programs for American students enrolled at

This conference featured important information on the proposed changes to the US Stafford and PLUS loan programs, the administration of the U.S. Federal Direct Loan Program, and current regulatory and legislative issues specific to non-U.S. schools accepting U.S. federal student loans.

IEC is grateful for the assistance of Educational Services Management and the London School of Economics in hosting this workshop.

2009 IEC Student Loan Workshop Agenda
Click here for presentations from the IEC 2009 Conference


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