Membership in COHEAO is not limited to schools and commercial loan collectors. It is now open to other organizations interested in and involved directly with post secondary finance issues. These include secondary market firms and loan guarantors. Each member organization may enroll one primary member and as many associate members as it desires. Only primary members may serve on the Board of Directors, but all members have the opportunity to participate in various other COHEAO committees.

2008 COHEAO Membership Brochure

There are many benefits of becoming a member:

Networking

COHEAO offers it members a working partnership with individuals and institutions representing the full spectrum of post secondary education finance. Academic institutions, lending institutions, billing services, and collection agencies have a common goal: increasing access to post secondary education through student financial services. COHEAO provides these institutions the opportunity to share viewpoints with other segments of the education community in pursuing this goal.

Publications and Communications

COHEAO publications address the information needs of members. The Coalition publishes a monthly newsletter, The Torch, which is the industry's principal publication devoted to postsecondary finance. Through this and other communications with members, COHEAO earned the attention of government officials and the media.

COHEAO positions on financial aid matters are regularly featured in national and local publications. Past COHEAO events have been televised on C-Span. Regular e-mail alerts and the COHEAO website provide members with timely information regarding legislative activities, regulatory updates and general industry news. Our members only area, dispenses crucial information in an even more timely manner.

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