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 us.

In conjunction with Travelex and Global Education Management Systems (GEMS), the International Education Council (IEC) will be hosting 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.

Scheduled for 12 July at the London School of Economics' Bankside House, this event will serve as a follow up to the Direct Loan training sessions offered by the US Department of Education.

The workshop will feature important information on the recent 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. 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

The workshop is scheduled from 10:00-17:00 on 12 July with a reception at Bankside House to follow. IEC members have received additional details via a formal invitation and a special discounted rate for the workshop.

IEC thanks Travelex for coordinating the registration process for this event. To register for the workshop, please click here (you will be taken to a Travelex site). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Wes Huffman.

The International Education Council held 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 USA.

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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