THANK YOU 2008 WASFAA Partners!
Your continued involvement and support
allows our organization to provide opportunities for
training and professional development of
financial aid professionals in the Western Region.
Thank you for your support!

EDFUND    www.edfund.org
EDFUND, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, is one of the nation's leading providers of student loan guarantee services under the Federal Family Education Loan Program. EDFUND offers students a wide range of financial aid and debt management information while supporting schools with advanced loan processing solutions and default prevention techniques. Founded in 1997, EDFUND processed more than $9.3 billion in student loans in 2006-07 (including Consolidation loans) and manages a portfolio of outstanding loans valued at $29 billion. EDFUND is headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California with regional offices located throughout the nation.

American Student Assistance 
American Student Assistance, a private, non-profit FFELP guarantor, helps students and families successfully manage higher education debt. ASA delivers quality FFELP default prevention, guarantee, origination, and fund delivery services to students, parents, schools, and lenders nationwide. ASA guarantees more than $2 billion in student loans annually and currently manages a student loan portfolio worth more than $41 billion. Based in Boston, ASA employs more than 700 associates nationwide. Visit www.amsa.com or call 800.999.9080 for more information.

ECMC 
Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) is a nonprofit guaranty agency under the Federal Family Education Loan Program, providing services to schools and students nationwide. ECMC is recognized by schools for outstanding customer service, flexibility in processing and delivery and in customization of processes. We are committed to making sure you have the tools, knowledge, and resources you need to help students achieve their educational goals. To learn more about our services, contact a client relations representative at 888.775.3262 or visit us online at www.ecmc.org.

Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation 
Great Lakes is dedicated to changing lives for the better through higher education. We work with schools, lenders, and community organizations across the nation to help millions of students and families pay for college and build brighter futures. With our broad array of products and services for higher education institutions, Great Lakes can help build the best possible financial aid process for you and the students you serve. We encourage you to contact us at 866.464.7855 to learn more about the benefits of partnering with Great Lakes.

Discover Student Loans   
Discover Financial Services, long recognized for its award-winning customer service, industry-leading rewards, and commitment to helping customers make financial progress, brings these values to our newest program, Discover Student Loans. Our program aims to provide affordable loan options, with zero fees on Stafford and private loans, and an 8.25% interest rate on PLUS loans. Additionally, we offer an industry-leading private loan Graduation Reward – a 2% cash reward on the outstanding principal balance at graduation.

NELA   
Northwest Education Loan Association (NELA) is a not-for-profit guaranty agency that works in partnership with schools, banks and other lending institutions to help students continue their education. NELA administers the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and guarantees the loans against default. This guarantee allows commercial lenders to make loans to students, who often have no collateral or credit history.

USA Funds   
The nation's leading education loan guarantor, USA Funds® provides the most up-to-date tools to manage the loan process, the opportunity to benefit from a single point of service throughout the life of the loan and a focus on outstanding customer service. USA Funds also delivers the most comprehensive array of debt management and default prevention services, renowned training programs for financial aid professionals and a commitment to helping students prepare for, gain access to and successfully complete higher education. USA Funds is "there for you."