The National Direct Student Loan Coalition (NDSLC) is comprised of schools dedicated to the continuous improvement and strengthening of the Direct Loan program and to assisting colleagues transitioning to Direct Lending.  Its members are financial aid professionals working at participating institutions. Whether you are new to the Direct Loan Program or a veteran, resources on the following pages of the website can provide you with information that will explain program processes and requirements, provide resources for improving program administration on your campus, and the latest news from software vendors and the Department of Education. Operational Guidance from the Department of Education Institutional Systems Platform Resources and Training Opportunities Training Opportunities Additional reference material and resources such as the Direct Loan School Guide and the COD Technical reference are available here. The National Direct Student Loan Coalition is available to assist transitioning schools or veteran participants.  If you have questions or suggestions send us an email or contact a member of the Direct Loan Mentor List. The NDSLC board members meet with Secretary Duncan during a recent visit to Washington. Roberta Johnson presented Senator Harkin with a plaque from the Coalition for his support of HCERA.

What's New  Special Direct Consolidation Loan Resource Page Coalition Testimony for the House Committee on Workforce and Training Hearing on Direct Loans, October 25, 2011 NDSLC Urges Joint Select Committee to Consider Measures that Won't Harm Needy Students  Direct Loan Provisions of the Budget Control Act of 2011 National Direct Student Loan Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Pell Grants for Needy Students National Direct Student Loan Coalition Supports Senator Brown's Effort to Simplify the Student Loan Repayment Process FY 2009 Draft Student Loan Cohort Default Rates Delinquency: The Untold Story of Student Loan Borrowing NDSLC Annual Report      April 2012 Newsletter Join dirloan2 -- the list serve for Direct Loan Schools MENTOR LIST   The National Direct Student Loan Coalition (NDSLC) is the only organization exclusively dedicated to representing your interests and those of direct lending institutions across the county.