Archived EFC Press Releases
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August 2009
- EFC Statement on the Passing of Senator Edward Kennedy - August 26, 2009
July 2009
- EFC Statement on Introduction of H.R. 3221 - the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act - July 20, 2009
- Chairman Miller Introduces "Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009" - July 15, 2009
- President Signs H.R. 1777 - HEA Technical Corrections Bill - July 2, 2009
April 2009
- EFC Statement on Passage of Budget Conference Report - April 29, 2009
- EFC Responds to President's Remarks on Eliminating FFELP - April 24, 2009
- EFC Members Launch Save FFELP Grassroots Websites - April 16, 2009
- April is National Financial Literacy Month - April 10, 2009
- Education Department Cancels PLUS Auction - April 10, 2009
March 2009
- EFC Defense of FFELP Published in New York Times - March 13, 2009
February 2009
- EFC Opposes Mandated Shift To Federal Direct Lending - February 26, 2009
- EFC President Praises Signing Into Law Of Stimulus Package - February 17, 2009
- ED Announces Short Term Purchase Program to be Maintained Through February - February 4, 2009
January 2009
December 2008
- EFC Welcomes New Senior V.P. of Government Relations - December 19, 2008
- Obama Announces Choice for Education Secretary - December 16, 2008
November 2008
- Treasury Creates New Facility for ABS - November 25, 2008
- Education Department Announces Expansion of Loan Purchase Programs Under Its ECASLA Authority - November 20, 2008
- Education Department Announces Further Steps it Will Take Under ECASLA Authority - November 10, 2008
October 2008
- EFC Appoints New President - October 27, 2008
- President Bush Signs One Year Extension of H.R. 5715 - October 8, 2008
- President Signs Economic Rescue Legislation - October 3, 2008
- EFC Statement on the Credit Crisis and Its Impact on Student Loans - October 1, 2008
September 2008
- Senate Follows the House And Passes a One-Year Extension of H.R. 5715 - September 18, 2008
- EFC Members Awarded Grants to Help Low-Income Students Pursue Higher Education - September 18, 2008
- Despite Slight Uptick, National Cohort Default Rate Remains at Historic Lows - September 17, 2008
- EFC Launches New Online Tool to Help Students and Families Prepare for College - September 9, 2008
August 2008
- U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Benefits Offered by EFC Members - August 22, 2008
- President Bush Signs the Higher Education Opportunity Act - August 14, 2008
- Congress Passes HEA Reauthorization - August 1, 2008
July 2008
- Department of Education Posts Revised Master Agreements for Loan Purchase Programs - July 25, 2008
- Education Department Posts Master Agreements and Amended Notice of Intent to Participate - July 14, 2008
- Education Department Posts Final Federal Register Notice on H.R. 5715 - July 1, 2008
- Federal Register - Proposed Rule for FFELP, Perkins, Direct Loan - July 1, 2008
- EFC Announces Staff Promotions - July 1, 2008
June 2008
- Don't Miss the EFC Mid-Year Membership Meeting - Register Now! - June 20, 2008
May 2008
- EFC Statement on Education Department's Liquidity Proposal - May 23, 2008
- President Bush Signs H.R. 5715 - May 7, 2008
- EFC Statement on Final Passage of H.R. 5715 - The Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act - May 1, 2008
April 2008
- EFC Participates in Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill - April 29, 2008
- EFC's Financial Literacy Tip of the Week - Maintaining Good Credit - April 28, 2008
- EFC's Financial Literacy Tip of the Week - Avoiding Student Loan Default - April 21, 2008
- EFC Statement on Passage of the "Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008" - April 17, 2008
- EFC: Developing And Managing A Budget Will Pay Off For You - April 14, 2008
- EFC: Exhaust Free Sources Of Money First When It Comes To Paying For College - April 7, 2008
- EFC Announces National Financial Literacy Month Activities - April 1, 2008
March 2008
- EFC, CBA, NCHELP, and PESC Announce 5th Annual Technology and Standards Conference - March 18, 2008
- EFC Announces Board of Directors and Executive Board Election Results - March 14, 2008
- EFC Applauds FTC For Emphasizing Financial Literacy During National Consumer Protection Week - March 4, 2008
- EFC Launches Financial Literacy Homepage - March 3, 2008
February 2008
- House Passes HEA reauthorization - February 8, 2008
January 2008
- Department Announces Establishment of Negotiated Rulemaking Committees - January 2, 2008
December 2007
- EFC Welcomes V.P. of Communications and Industry Relations - December 11, 2007
October 2007
- President Signs Into Law the Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2007 - October 31, 2007
September 2007
- EFC Statement on Budget Reconciliation Conference Report - September 6, 2007
July 2007
- EFC Launches Online Job Bank - July 24, 2007
- EFC Statement on Budget Reconciliation Legislation - July 20, 2007
- EFC Statement on GAO Review of Nonprofit Student Loan Providers - July 18, 2007
- 2007 Review of Programs, Benefits & Services Offered by Nonprofit Student Loan Providers - July 9, 2007
June 2007
- EFC Statement on Senate Budget Reconciliation Legislation - June 21, 2007
- EFC Statement on House Committee Passage of Bill to Cut Student Loan Program - June 13, 2007
- EFC Releases New Analysis of Comprehensive College Access Services - June 12, 2007
May 2007
- EFC Statement on Congressional Budget - May 16, 2007
- EFC Statement on House Passage of Student Loan Sunshine Act - May 9, 2007
April 2007
- EFC & NCHELP Endorse Student Loan Business Practices - April 25, 2007
- EFC Applauds Congressional Resolution in Support of Financial Literacy Month - April 17, 2007
March 2007
- EFC Applauds Donation for Victims of Domestic Violence - March 15, 2007
- EFC Announces Board of Directors & Executive Board Election Results - March 12, 2007
February 2007
- REMINDER: Register Now for the 4th Annual Conference on Technology & Standards - February 23, 2007
- EFC Statement on Testimony Before U.S. Senate Regarding Federal Student Loans - February 16, 2007
- EFC Statement on FY 2008 Budget - February 5, 2007
January 2007
- EFC Statement on House Passage of HR 5, the College Student Relief Act of 2007 - January 17, 2007
- EFC Statement on Potential Cuts to Federal Student Loan Programs - January 10, 2007
- Register Now for the 15th Annual EFC Membership Meeting - January 2, 2007
- Announcing the 4th Annual Conference on Technology and Standards - January 2, 2007
December 2006
- Democrats Announce Plans to Pass Continuing Resolution for Remainder of FY 2007 - December 12, 2006
November 2006
- EFC Statement on 2006 Election Results - November 8, 2006
- Department of Education Issues Federal Student Aid Programs; Final Rule - November 1, 2006
October 2006
September 2006
- House Approves Bill to Extend HEA through June 30, 2007 - September 27, 2006
- Higher Education Act Extension Introduced in House; Action Expected Next Week - September 21, 2006
- Cohort Default Rates Remain at Historically Low Levels - September 13, 2006
August 2006
- Department of Education Publishes Notice of Negotiated Rulemaking - August 18, 2006
- Interim Final Regulations for Title IV Student Aid Programs Available - August 9, 2006
- EFC Launches Fully Redesigned Website, Introduces Significant New Online Resources - August 1, 2006
June 2006
- President Signs Emergency Spending Bill - Single Holder Rule Repealed - June 15, 2006
- Single Holder Rule to be Repealed in Emergency Spending Bill - June 9, 2006
May 2006
March 2006
- Higher Ed Bill Proceeding to Second Day of Debate - March 30, 2006
- HEA Reauthorization Headed to House Floor - March 29, 2006
- Update on HEA Extension & Reauthorization - March 28, 2006
- Deficit Reduction Act Guidance Issued Via Dear Colleague Letter - March 13, 2006
February 2006
- Deficit Reduction Act Signed Into Law - February 8, 2006
- EFC Statement on FY 2007 Budget - February 6, 2006
September 2005
- EFC Releases Summary of Benefits Provided by Non-Profit Secondary Markets - September 23, 2005
March 2005
July 2003
November 2002
- ED Reports Dramatic Consolidation Volume - November 27, 2002
August 2002
- Congressional Report Examines Hope & Lifelong Learning Tax Credits - August 27, 2002
July 2002
- Senator Johnson Says FFELP is an "Extraordinary Partnership" - July 25, 2002
- McKeon Says Students Get Hurt When Politics Rule the Day - July 25, 2002
- Isakson Says Barriers to College Must be Removed - July 25, 2002
- Senator Gregg Concerned About College Costs - July 25, 2002
- Boehner Sends Clear Message: No Consolidation Loan Changes Before Reauthorization - July 25, 2002
June 2002
- Key House Leaders and Senators Gregg and Johnson to Headline EFC Mid-Year Meeting - June 27, 2002
- Support for FED UP Bill Swells - June 17, 2002
- GAO To Examine Consolidation Loan Program - June 17, 2002
- CRS Issues Report On Reauthorization - June 17, 2002
November 2001
- Regula Introduces Legislation to Change Rules on Student Loan Consolidation - November 12, 2001
- Panel of Experts Talk Consolidation - Loan Limit Increase Discussed - November 12, 2001
- CRS Examines Hope Tax Credit - November 12, 2001
- Bouc Named to Advisory Committee - November 12, 2001
- Consensus Interest Rate Proposal Moves Forward - November 6, 2001
September 2001
- Fiscal Year 1999 Cohort Default Rates To Be Mailed To Schools In Two Weeks - September 10, 2001
- McKeon, Others, Push for Support of H.R. 2781 - September 10, 2001
August 2001
- McKeon, Boehner Introduce Interest Rate Fix - August 9, 2001
July 2001
- EFC'S Smith to Head to Top House Education Staff Post - July 10, 2001
- Agenda Released for EFC Mid-Year Meeting - July 3, 2001
May 2001
- EFC/NCHELP Annual Legal Issues Meeting Scheduled - May 16, 2001
- Loan Volume Projections Provided By ED - May 16, 2001
- EFC Seeks New President - May 7, 2001
February 2001
- Advisory Committee Finds Access Denied - February 23, 2001
January 2001
- New Secretary Designate Named - January 8, 2001
- Regula Gets Chair of Appropriations Education Subcommittee - January 8, 2001
- Boehner Named House Education Chairman - January 8, 2001
December 2000
- ED Discusses Plans for Digital Signatures by July 1 - December 18, 2000
November 2000
- Higher Ed Lobbyists Look to the New House Chairmen - November 7, 2000
- Chronicle Speculates On Next Education Committee Chairman - November 7, 2000
October 2000
- Rising Tuition Outpaces Inflation and Family Income - October 24, 2000
- Default Rates Drop Below 7 Percent, Lowest in History - October 12, 2000
- Congress Approves Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act - October 4, 2000
September 2000
- PBO Names New Financial Partners General Manager - September 21, 2000
- EFC Alternative Loan Conference - September 11, 2000
August 2000
- ED To Host Loan Repayment Symposium - August 21, 2000
- Democrat Platform Stresses K-12 Issues; Direct Lending Not Mentioned - August 14, 2000
- Access -- Top Priority For Advisory Committee - August 1, 2000
