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White Papers

College Affordability: Growth of an American Dilemma – April 2009

Overview: American families are finding it more difficult to pay for college. This paper discusses four main factors of that challenge. Research on how Iowa families paid for college in the fall of 2008 is also compared to a national study.

Newsletters

Research in Depth

This electronic newsletter takes a closer look at research and topics relevant to your work as a financial aid professional. Read issues of Research in Depth.

Insights

This newsletter is designed for you. Published on a regular basis, it provides you with timely, informative articles relating to Iowa Student Loan products and services. It also contains important information regarding updates and happenings in the financial aid world.

Insights Newsletter Archive

Read previously published editions of Iowa Student Loan Insights.

2011
Edition	Topics
June (PDF)	Helping Students with Responsible Borrowing and Direct Loan Servicing Private Loan Changes and Updates American State Bank, Iowa Student Loan Team Up for Local Students Help Your Students With In-Person Loan Counseling Making an Impact on Your Campus and Community
January (PDF)	New Access to Iowa Alliance Loan Register for Upcoming Training Helping Students File for Financial Aid Early Success for New Grant Programs Iowa Student Loan Employees Support Shelter
2010
Edition	Topics
October (PDF)	Iowa Student Loan Ready to Move Forward Shelly Brimeyer Joins Iowa Student Loan Staff Give Your Inbox a Break Technology Improves Borrower Experience This Flier Rates a Closer Look Get Help with Exit Interviews
June (PDF)	Iowa Alliance Loan Continues to Serve Students Credit Union Loan Programs Benefit Students Ten Reasons to Offer In-Person Federal Loan Counseling One URL Offers Private Loan Options and Information
January (PDF)	Creating the New Partnership Loan for 2010 Training Sessions Launch New Partnership Program New Title X Requirements Go Into Effect New Fliers Promote Responsible Repayment Providing 1,500 Loan Forgiveness Awards

Previous issues of Insights are available by contacting School Services.