Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP)
The Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP) Web site consolidates guidance, resources, and information related to the administration and processing of Title IV federal student aid into one online site for use by the entire financial aid community.
The most recent postings to the site are listed in the What's New section.
Dear Colleague Letters
- 2012-02-22 (GEN-12-04) Subject: Federal Student Loan Issues
- 2012-02-14 (ANN-12-05) Subject: Live Internet Webinar - Business Officer Training Q & A
Electronic Announcements
- 2012-02-22 (Grants) Subject: Award Year 2009-2010 Pell Grant CFL Reduction to G5 Net Drawdown Warning Message
- 2012-02-21 (General) Subject: Calculating the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant Award
Federal Registers
- 2012-02-22 Subject: William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) and Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program: Mandatory Forbearance Requests.
- 2012-02-22 Subject: William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program/Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program Deferment Request Forms
NSLDS Reference Materials
- 2012-02-14 (NSLDS Guaranty Agency (GA) Technical Updates) Subject: GA-2012-01: Special Direct Consolidation Loan NSLDS Reporting
Hot Topics
Gainful Employment
Default Prevention
Direct Loan Information
Links to information for potential and participating Direct Loan schools
Foreign Schools
Handbook

Comprehensive annual guide to regulatory and administrative requirements for the Title IV federal student aid programs
Training & Conferences

The Training area offers a vast collection of training resources.
Letters & Announcements

Policy and operational guidance for participants in the administration of Title IV federal student aid programs
IFAP Web site last updated/reviewed February 6, 2011
