The National Direct Student Loan Coalition (NDSLC) is comprised of schools dedicated to assisting colleagues transitioning to Direct Lending and to the continuous improvement and strengthening of the Direct Loan program.  Its members are financial aid professionals working at participating institutions. Many schools are in the midst of transitioning to the Direct Loan Program.  Click on the links below to access resources to assist with your transition: Operational Guidance from the Department of Education Setting Up Your Institutional Systems Platform Strategies for Campus Communications Training Opportunities The information accessible through the links above can guide you through the transition process.  If you still have questions review additional resources available here. The National Direct Student Loan Coalition is available to assist with your transition.  If you still 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 World Will Not End on July 1 -- Read Eileen O'Leary's Guest Post on Higher Ed Watch NDSLC Chair Nancy Hoover featured in the FSA Publication the Direct Loan Source Colleges Report Smooth Transitions to Direct Lending So Far New Direct Loan Servicers Come On Line Recorded Training Session for EDExpress Users on DL Module Now Available Department of Education 2010 Regional Direct Loan Training Conferences    July 2010 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.