Joseph Felkl
Alaska Commission Postsecondary Education
PO Box 110505
Juneau, Alaska  99811-0505

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES DEALING WITH INSTITUTIONAL AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (the commission) proposes to change regulations in Title 20, Chapter 17 of the Alaska Administrative Code dealing with authorization of postsecondary education intuitions to operate in Alaska. The proposed changes to these regulations streamline the authorization processes, align fees with services, and provide greater oversight of institutional financial health, student consumer protection, and monitoring of changes. This project includes regulations that are being amended, repealed and readopted and repealed.

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (the commission) proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 20, Chapter 17 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with authorization of postsecondary education institutions to operate in Alaska, including the following:

click here to read the entire regulations

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education institutional standards and evaluation committee

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) institutional standards and evaluation committee (isec) will meet to review and receive public comment on proposed regulations changes to alaska administrative code (aac) title 20 chapter 17, involving institutional authorization to operate in alaska, from commission staff on thursday, august 26, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. acpe authorized institutions across alaska are invited to participate in the meeting and provide feedback on the proposed changes. the final proposed changes will be brought before the full commission to be considered for adoption at the october 20, 2021, meeting.

this meeting will be conducted via zoom/video and teleconference, and will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. items on the agenda include the election of officers, a presentation on the proposed regulation changes, and public testimony beginning at 2:20 p.m. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (888) 788-0099 (toll-free); meeting id: 957 8551 3591

the meeting agenda and materials can be accessed on the commission’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/public_notices or upon request by contacting the commission’s secretary before 4:30 p.m. on july 19, 2021 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, kordel.thompson@alaska.com, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. meeting materials should be available on or after august 18, 2021.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact mr. thompson using the information above by the close of business august 20, 2021.

notice of public meeting alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its summer quarterly meeting on thursday, july 22, 2021. the meeting is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. the meeting will originate from 109 w. international airport road in anchorage, alaska. the meeting will be conducted in person and via distance delivery. individuals seeking to participate may appear in-person, or call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (888) 788-0099 (toll-free); meeting id: 957 8551 3591

agenda items will include the regular institutional compliance activities report and associated action items, an update on institutional authorization regulations projects, management and commissioner reports, a university of alaska update, and a presentation on alaska higher education trends by acpe’s operations director kerry thomas. circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda.

time for public testimony will be listed on the agenda. the meeting agenda and materials can be accessed on the commission’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/public_notices or upon request by contacting the commission’s secretary before 4:30 p.m. on july 19, 2021 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, kordel.thompson@alaska.com, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. meeting materials should be available on or after july 15, 2021.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact mr. thompson using the information above by the close of business july 16, 2021.

notice of public meeting alaska commission on postsecondary education work session

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold a work session from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on wednesday, july 21, 2021. the work session will originate from 109 w. international airport road in anchorage, alaska. this is a work session only and public comment will not be taken. public testimony will be taken during the commission meeting the following day, july 22, 2021. persons interested in listening to the work session may call in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (888) 788-0099 (toll-free); meeting id: 957 8551 3591

the work session will be jointly facilitated by commission staff and demi michelau, ph.d., president of the western interstate commission for higher education (wiche). no public business shall be discussed outside of the work session.

for information about accessibility, please contact mr. thompson using the information above.

the meeting agenda can be accessed on the commission’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/public_notices or upon request by contacting the commission’s secretary before 4:30 p.m. on july 19, 2021 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, kordel.thompson@alaska.com, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. meeting materials should be available on or after july 14, 2021.

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education executive committee

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) executive committee will meet on friday, june 25, 2021, from 2:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. the purpose of the meeting is to continue discussions involving the agency’s strategic planning process. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery and will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting is open to the public, but public testimony is not scheduled for this meeting. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

meeting materials can be accessed on aslc’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/public_notices or upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl at (907) 465- 6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505. meeting materials should be posted and available on or after june 23, 2021.

for information about accessibility, please contact mr. felkl using the information above.

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education institutional standards and evaluation committee

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) institutional standards and evaluation committee (isec) will meet to receive a presentation on proposed regulations changes to alaska administrative code (aac) title 20 chapter 17, involving institutional authorization to operate in alaska, from commission staff on wednesday, june 23, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 10:00 a.m. acpe authorized institutions across alaska are invited to participate in the meeting and listen to the presentation by staff on the proposed changes. the proposed changes will be brought before the full commission to consider opening the public comment period at the july 22, 2021, meeting.

this meeting will be conducted via distance delivery and will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting is open to the public, but public testimony is not scheduled for this meeting. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

meeting materials can be accessed on aslc’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/public_notices or upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl at (907) 465- 6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505. meeting materials should be posted and available on or after june 16, 2021.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact mr. felkl using the information above by the close of business june 18, 2021.

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education executive committee

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) executive committee will meet on wednesday, may 26, 2021, from 2:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. the purpose of the meeting is to continue discussions involving the agency’s strategic planning process. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery and will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting is open to the public, but public testimony is not scheduled for this meeting. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

meeting materials can be accessed on aslc’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/public_notices or upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl at (907) 465- 6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505. meeting materials should be posted and available on or after may 24, 2021.

for information about accessibility, please contact mr. felkl using the information above.

meeting cancelled
subcommittee meeting – teleconference
may 13, 2021 at 1:00-1:30 p.m.

the alaska student loan corporation board ad hoc subcommittee has cancelled their meeting on thursday, may 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for more information, contact the corporation’s executive secretary, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, using the information below.

alaska student loan corporation ad hoc subcommittee – cancelled

original public notice below:

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board ad hoc subcommittee will meet on thursday, may 13, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 1:30 p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the purpose of the subcommittee meeting is for staff to provide an update on progress, and potentially a recommendation, related to the review of the corporation’s investment policy and the associated work with the alaska department of revenue. the subcommittee will take no formal action, nor oral public testimony, and may make recommendations for the board to consider at a future aslc board meeting. the public can submit any comments in writing to the corporation’s executive office by email at eed.acpe-execdirector@alaska.gov, by fax at (907) 465-3293, or by mail at po box 110505 juneau, ak 99811-0505. any member of the public wishing to provide verbal comments will have an opportunity for oral testimony at the full board meeting immediately following this subcommittee on may 13, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

this subcommittee meeting is open to the public and will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

meeting materials can be accessed on aslc’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/public_notices or upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl at (907) 465- 6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505.

for information about accessibility, please contact mr. felkl using the information above.

notice of public meeting of the alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board will meet on thursday, may 13, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. this meeting is open to the public and will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

agenda items will include election of officers, consideration of a resolution to support sb 94 & hb 114, and adoption of loan program variable interest rates for 2021-2022. the board will also hear updates on the ongoing work related to the corporation’s annual investment policy review and the ongoing consent solicitation for redeeming the 2013 refunding note that bears interest at a rate tied to the london interbank offered rate (libor). circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda.

time for public testimony will be listed on the agenda. the meeting agenda and materials can be accessed on the corporation’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/public_notices or upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl before 4:30 p.m. on may 12, 2021, at (907) 465-6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811- 0505. meeting materials should be available on or after may 7, 2021.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact mr. felkl using the information above by the close of business may 7, 2021.

alaska commission on postsecondary education joined by u.s. department of federal student aid and postsecondary institutions across the state to launch the alaska fafsa completion initiative

anchorage – the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) is pleased to announce the alaska fafsa® completion initiative in collaboration with the u.s. department of education federal student aid (fsa) and a variety of postsecondary institutions across alaska. the intent of this initiative is to increase statewide fafsa® completion levels. historically, alaska fafsa® completion rates rank among the lowest in the nation and through the work of this initiative, students, families, and schools will have enhanced access to fafsa® completion resources available throughout alaska. in light of the continuing covid-19 pandemic, at the start of 2021, alaska had the lowest fafsa® completion rate nationwide.

each year, the federal government awards $120 billion in financial aid, grants, work-studies, and student loans. by completing the fafsa, alaskan students also open up a sea of funding opportunities in-state for aid, such as the alaska performance scholarship (of up to $19,800), the alaska education grant, and institutional aid programs.

as communities, school districts, and postsecondary institutions continue to adapt and adjust to the ongoing challenges related to the covid-19 pandemic, the statewide alaska fafsa® completion initiative sheds light on much-needed resources for alaska’s students. the initiative offers a newly developed centralized website for students, families, teachers, counselors, and any other education stakeholders to identify and access statewide fafsa® completion resources in one place. the alaska fafsa completion website offers continually updated information about:

• alaska fafsa® completion campaign events (virtual)
• local fafsa® completion event (virtual or in person)
• downloadable fafsa® completion & state of alaska financial aid resources
• and more!

continue to check back at acpe.alaska.gov/alaskafafsacompletion for more information about the opportunities and resources available to help students and families complete the fafsa®.

this initiative also hosts counselor financial aid resource sessions, with an upcoming 30-minute session on april 29, 2021. additional information on these sessions can be found on the website. these 30-minute sessions will offer additional information about state and federal financial aid resources, and the variety of ways students and families can access the support they need to complete the fafsa®.

about the alaska commission on postsecondary education: funded by the alaska student loan corporation (aslc), acpe promotes access to and success in education and career training beyond high school.

the commission provides:

• education planning tools and resources
• advocacy and support for postsecondary participation in alaska
• financial aid for college and career training
• education consumer protection through institutional authorization and complaint investigation.

notice of public meeting alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its spring quarterly meeting on thursday, april 8, 2021. the meeting is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to participate should not appear in-person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

agenda items will include the regular institutional compliance activities report and associated action items, an update on institutional authorization regulations projects, management and commissioner reports, a university of alaska update, and a presentation on the commission’s alaska performance scholarship program review and recommendations report produced by mckinley research (formerly mcdowell group). the commission will also elect new officers at this meeting. circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda.

time for public testimony will be listed on the agenda. the meeting agenda and materials can be accessed on the commission’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/public_notices or upon request by contacting the commission’s secretary before 4:30 p.m. on april 5, 2021 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. meeting materials should be available on or after april 1, 2021.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact mr. felkl using the information above by the close of business april 2, 2021.

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education internal audit committee

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) internal audit committee will meet to receive an annual report from commission staff on thursday, april 8, 2021, from 2:45 p.m. to approximately 3:15 p.m. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery and will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting is open to the public, but public testimony is not scheduled for this meeting. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

the meeting agenda and materials can be accessed on the commission’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/public_notices or upon request by contacting the commission’s secretary before 4:30 p.m. on april 5, 2021 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. meeting materials should be available on or after april 1, 2021.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact mr. felkl using the information above by the close of business april 2, 2021.

notice of public meeting of the alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board will meet on thursday, march 11, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. this meeting is open to the public and will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

agenda items will include the adoption of loan program fixed interest rates for fy2021-2022. the board will also hear updates on the corporation’s annual investment policy review and redeeming of the 2013 refunding note that bears interest at a rate tied to the london interbank offered rate (libor). circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda.

time for public testimony will be listed on the agenda. the meeting agenda and materials can be accessed on the corporation’s website at https://acpe.alaska.gov/public_notices or upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl before 4:30 p.m. on march 5, 2021, at (907) 465-6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811- 0505. meeting materials should be available on or after march 3, 2021.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact mr. felkl using the information above by the close of business march 4, 2021.

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education executive committee

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) executive committee will meet on wednesday, january 20, 2021, from 2:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. this meeting is open to the public and will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

meeting materials can be accessed upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl at (907) 465-6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505.

for information about accessibility, please contact mr. felkl using the information above.

notice of public meeting of the alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board will meet on thursday, january 28, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. this meeting is open to the public and will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

agenda items will include an overview of the annual review of the corporation’s investment policy by the aslc subcommittee along with consideration and approval of staff recommendations by the full board. the board will also hear information on the topic of the 2013 refunding note that bears interest at a rate tied to london interbank offered rate (libor). circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda.

time for public testimony will be listed on the agenda. the meeting agenda and materials can be accessed upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl at (907) 465-6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505. meeting materials should be available on or after january 21, 2021.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact mr. felkl using the information above by the close of business january 22, 2021.

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education executive committee

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) executive committee will meet on wednesday, january 20, 2021, from 2:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. this meeting is open to the public and will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

meeting materials can be accessed upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl at (907) 465-6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505.

for information about accessibility, please contact mr. felkl using the information above.

notice of public meeting of the alaska student loan corporation ad hoc subcommittee

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board subcommittee will meet on thursday, january 21, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the purpose of the subcommittee meeting is to review the current aslc investment policy and goals. the subcommittee will receive an update from chief finance officer julie pierce on the investment policy review process. the subcommittee will also hear from the alaska department of revenue and the corporation’s financial advisor, hilltop securities inc. the subcommittee will take no formal action, nor oral public testimony, and may make recommendations for the board to consider at a future aslc board meeting. the public can submit any comments in writing to the corporation’s executive office by email at eed.acpe-execdirector@alaska.gov, by fax at (907) 465-3293, or by mail at po box 110505 juneau, ak 99811-0505. any member of the public wishing to provide verbal comments will have an opportunity for oral testimony at the full board meeting on january 28, 2021.

this subcommittee meeting is open to the public and will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

meeting materials can be accessed upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl at (907) 465-6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505.

for information about accessibility, please contact mr. felkl using the information above.

notice of public meeting of the alaska student loan corporation ad hoc subcommittee

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board subcommittee will meet on thursday, january 7, 2021, from 2:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the purpose of the subcommittee meeting is to review the current aslc investment policy and goals. the subcommittee will receive an update from chief finance officer julie pierce on the investment policy review process. the subcommittee will review how aslc investments are monitored for compliance and receive a written analysis on our third quarter investment performance. the subcommittee will take no formal action, nor oral public testimony, and may make recommendations for the board to consider at a future aslc board meeting. the public can submit any comments in writing to the corporation’s executive office by email at eed.acpeexecdirector@alaska.gov, by fax at (907) 465-3293, or by mail at po box 110505 juneau, ak 99811-0505. any member of the public wishing to provide verbal comments will have an opportunity for oral testimony at the full board meeting on january 28, 2021.

this subcommittee meeting is open to the public and will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

meeting materials can be accessed upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl at (907) 465-6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505.

for information about accessibility, please contact mr. felkl using the information above.

notice of public meeting alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its winter quarterly meeting on wednesday, january 13, 2021. the meeting is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to participate should not appear in-person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

agenda items will include the regular compliance activities report and associated action items, management and commissioner reports, a university of alaska update, and presentations on the commission’s 2021 higher education almanac and the agency’s complaint resolution and due diligence processes by commission staff. the commission will also hear a presentation by lee donner, regional managing director for hilltop securities inc. and financial advisor to the alaska student loan corporation. additionally, commission members will consider adoption of proposed regulations changes to alaska administrative code (aac) title 20 chapter 17, to comply with nc sara, state authorization reciprocity agreements manual 20.2, section 2.5 (d), which were approved for public comment at the october 15, 2020, commission meeting.

time for public testimony will be listed on the agenda. persons interested in obtaining a copy of the agenda or meeting materials must contact the commission’s secretary before 4:30 p.m. on january 8, 2021 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. meeting materials should be available on or after january 4, 2021.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business wednesday, january 6, 2021.

**amended** notice of public meeting of the alaska student loan corporation ad hoc subcommittee - cancelled

original public notice below: 

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board subcommittee will meet on friday, december 18, 2020, from 2:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. the subcommittee will meet for the purpose of discussing and reviewing the corporation’s investment policy. the meeting will originate from the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. 

the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to join the meeting should not appear in person, but should contact the corporation’s executive secretary as listed below. 

this meeting is open to the public. meeting access information and materials can be accessed upon request by contacting the corporation’s executive secretary joseph felkl at (907) 465-6740, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505. for information about accessibility, please contact mr. felkl using the information above. 

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education executive committee

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) executive committee will meet on wednesday, december 16, 2020, from 2:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals looking to participate should not appear in person, but should contact the commission’s executive secretary as listed below.

this meeting is open to the public. meeting access information and materials can be accessed upon request by contacting the commission’s executive secretary joseph felkl at joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, (907) 465-6740, or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505.

for information about accessibility, please contact mr. felkl using the information above.

notice of proposed changes on appeal process related to participation in the national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements (nc-sara) program in the regulations of the alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education proposes to change regulations on the appeal process related to participation in the national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements (nc-sara) program.

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) proposes to adopt regulations changes in title 20, chapter 17 of the alaska administrative code, dealing with hearing and resolving appeals from institutions that may be denied participation in the national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements (nc-sara) program, including the following:

1. 20 aac 17.018(a), denial of exemption. the proposed change would set out an appeal process if the commission denies an application for participation in nc-sara.
2. 20 aac 17.018(b), denial of exemption. the proposed change would clarify the process for requesting a hearing in response to an appeal decision.
3. 20 aac 17.018, denial of exemption. adding subsection (c) is proposed to make explicit the appellant’s status as a participant or non-participant pending any appeal process decision.

you may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to the executive director of the commission at p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505. additionally, the commission will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 465-5316 and by electronic mail at eed.acpe-execdirector@alaska.gov. comments may also be submitted through the alaska online public notice system, by accessing this notice on the system and using the comment link. the comments must be received not later than 4:30 p.m. on january 4, 2021.

you may submit written questions relevant to the proposed action to the executive director of the commission at p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or by email at eed.acpe-execdirector@alaska.gov. the questions must be received at least 10 days before the end of the public comment period. the commission will aggregate its response to substantially similar questions and make the questions and responses available on the alaska online public notice system and at www.acpe.alaska.gov.

if you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact joseph felkl at (907) 465-6718 or by email at joseph.felkl@alaska.gov no later than december 28, 2020, to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

a copy of the proposed regulation changes is available on the alaska online public notice system and by contacting joseph felkl at (907) 465-6718 or by email at joseph.felkl@alaska.gov.

after the public comment period ends, acpe will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. the language of the final regulations may be different from that of the proposed regulations. you should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.

statutory authority: as 14.48.020; as 14.48.030; as 14.48.050.

statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: as 14.48.100; as 14.48.110.

fiscal information: the proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.

download acpe notice of regulations 11-30-2020

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education executive committee

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) executive committee will meet on wednesday, november 18, 2020, from 2:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals looking to participate should not appear in person, but should contact the commission’s executive secretary as listed below.

this meeting is open to the public. meeting access information and materials can be accessed upon request by contacting the commission’s executive secretary joseph felkl at joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, (907) 465-6740, or po box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505.

for information about accessibility, please contact mr. felkl using the information above.

notice of public meeting of alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board will hold a public meeting on thursday, october 15, 2020. the meeting is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to participate should not appear in-person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

this meeting will occur jointly with a meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education. the commission meeting will begin starting at 9:00 a.m. corporation activities will begin in the afternoon and include a presentation on financial statements by chief finance officer julie pierce, cpa, and karen tarver, cpa, partner, elgee rehfeld, llc, followed by a dividend recommendation by cfo pierce. afterwards, the commission and corporation will hold a joint executive session. the matters to be discussed are limited to confidential legislative matters, involve the deliberative process privilege, private financial matters, and attorney/client privilege. circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda.

time for public testimony will be listed on the agenda. persons interested in obtaining a copy of the agenda or meeting materials must contact the commission's secretary before 4:30 p.m. on october 12, 2020 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. meeting materials should be available on or after october 2, 2020.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business thursday, october 8, 2020.

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its fall quarterly meeting on thursday, october 15, 2020. the meeting is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to participate should not appear in-person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

this meeting will be held jointly with the alaska student loan corporation board. morning agenda items are reserved for commission activities, including regular compliance activities, approval for public comment of a proposed change to regulations governing institutional authorization, management and commissioner reports, a university of alaska update, and matters related to the executive director exit survey; whereas, afternoon agenda items are reserved for corporation activities which include a presentation on financial statements by chief finance officer julie pierce, cpa, and karen tarver, cpa, partner, elgee rehfeld, llc, followed by a dividend recommendation by cfo pierce. afterwards, the commission and corporation will hold a joint executive session. the matters to be discussed are limited to confidential legislative matters, involve the deliberative process privilege, private financial matters, and attorney/client privilege. circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda.

time for public testimony will be listed on the agenda. persons interested in obtaining a copy of the agenda or meeting materials must contact the commission's secretary before 4:30 p.m. on october 12, 2020 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. meeting materials should be available on or after october 2, 2020.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business thursday, october 8, 2020.

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold a special meeting on wednesday, september 11, 2020, from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m. the meeting will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery and will be held primarily as an executive session with any action items to be addressed in the regular meeting; the subject of the executive session is limited to personnel matters. individuals seeking to listen in should not appear in-person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

the purpose of this special meeting is for the executive director screening committee to provide a recruitment recommendation to the full commission and for the commission to determine extension of a formal job offer.

public testimony will not be taken at this meeting. persons interested in obtaining a copy of the agenda must contact the commission’s secretary before 4:30 p.m. on september 8, 2020 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. the agenda and meeting materials should be available on tuesday, september 8, 2020.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business tuesday, september 8, 2020.

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education executive committee

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) executive committee will meet on wednesday, september 2, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to approximately noon. the meeting will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery and will be held as an executive session; the subject of which is limited to personnel matters.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda may contact aaron gelston, hr officer, p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740, or tdd (907) 465-3143.

amended notice of public meeting alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation board will hold a public meeting on thursday, august 27, 2020. the meeting is scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. 

the meeting will originate from the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to participate should not appear in-person, but should call-in using the information below. 

call-in number: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401#

agenda items will include election of a chair and vice chair, management reports, an update from alaska commission on postsecondary education chair les morse on commission activities, and an executive session that is closed to the public; subjects to be discussed in executive session are limited to confidential legislative matters, involve the deliberative process privilege, private financial matters, and attorney/client privilege. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

time for public testimony will be listed on the agenda. persons interested in scheduling public testimony in advance or in obtaining a copy of the agenda or meeting materials must contact the corporation’s secretary at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, call (907) 465-6740, or email at joseph.felkl@alaska.gov. the agenda and meeting materials should be available on or after monday, august 17, 2020. 

for individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the aslc executive office at p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811- 0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or tty: dial 711 or (800)770-8973 by the close of business on friday, august 21, 2020. 

 **please note the call-in information and meeting access information has changed. for additional information, please contact executive secretary joseph felkl using the information above. 

notice of public meeting alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its summer quarterly meeting at 9:00 a.m. on wednesday, july 22, 2020. the meeting will originate from the offices of the commission at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to participate should not appear in-person, but should call-in using the information below.

call-in number: 1 (866) 469-3239; access code: 133 389 4071#

the meeting will be conducted via webex and includes a conference call connection. for webex participants, please click on this link or enter the webex meeting information below to join. for conference call participants, please call-in using the information above. please note, if you are participating via webex and your computer does not have a mic, you will need to call into the conference line to be heard.

webex meeting number: 133 389 4071# access code: acpemeeting

agenda items include review of the results of acpe’s high school senior covid-19 impact survey and an interactive demo of the alaska career information system (akcis). additional items include a department of education and early development update from deputy commissioner karen melin and a university of alaska update from dr. paul layer, university of alaska vice president of academics, students & research. circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda.

persons interested in scheduling public testimony or in obtaining a copy of the agenda or meeting materials must contact the commission’s secretary before 4:30 p.m. on july 15, 2020 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. meeting materials should be available on or after july 9, 2020.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business monday, july 13, 2020.

notice of public meeting of alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation will hold a public meeting on friday, june 5, 2020. the meeting is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to approximately 12:45 p.m.

the meeting will originate from the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be conducted via distance delivery. individuals seeking to participate should not appear in-person, but should call-in using the information below.

agenda items will include a presentation on the costs to the corporation to match federal covid-19 emergency student loan benefits. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

persons interested in scheduling public testimony or in obtaining a copy of the agenda, meeting materials or webex access information for the meeting must contact the corporation’s secretary at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740. meeting materials should be available on or after may 27, 2020.

for individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the aslc executive office at p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or tty: dial 711 or (800)770-8973 by the close of business on monday, june 1, 2020.

notice of public meeting of alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation will hold a public meeting on friday, may 8, 2020. the meeting is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to approximately 1:00 p.m. scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

the meeting will originate from the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting will be entirely telephonic. individuals seeking to participate should not appear in-person, but should call-in using the information below.

agenda items will include the adoption of proposed regulation changes to the alaska administrative code and the adoption of loan program variable interest rates for fy2020-2021. circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda or other meeting materials may contact the corporation secretary via email at joseph.felkl@alaska.gov, or via u.s. mail at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. meeting materials should be available on or after april 28, 2020.

for individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the aslc executive office using the contact information above by the close of business thursday, april 30, 2020.

notice of public meeting alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its spring quarterly meeting at 10:15 a.m. on wednesday, april 8, 2020. scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

the meeting agenda includes a presentation by lori williams, ph.d., president of the national council for state authorization reciprocity agreements (nc-sara), and marianne boeke, ph.d., nc-sara associate director for policy research and state support.

the meeting will originate from an online webex meeting with a conference call connection. you may participate in the meeting two ways: webex or conference call.

for webex participants, please click on this link or enter meeting number 802 784 076 and password acpemeeting to join.

for conference call participants, please dial: 1 (800) 315-6338; access code: 67401.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduling time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the acpe executive office before 4:30 p.m. on friday, april 3, 2020 at p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business tuesday, march 31, 2020.

notice of public meeting of alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation will hold a public meeting on friday, march 20, 2020, at the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m.

agenda item will include the adoption of loan program fixed interest rates for fy2020-2021.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the corporation secretary at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, patricia.nickell-zimmerman@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

for individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the aslc executive office at p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or tty: dial 711 or (800)770-8973 by the close of business on monday, march 16, 2019.

notice of public meeting alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its winter quarterly meeting at 10:30 a.m. on thursday, january 9, 2020. scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

the meeting agenda includes presentations by:

dr. suzanne allen, md, mph, vice dean of academic, rural and regional affairs at university of washington school of medicine; dr. kathy young, md, interim director of wwami at uaa school of medical education; provost hilton hallock, alaska pacific university; and executive director bryden sweeney-taylor, outer coast.

the meeting will originate from the commission's success center conference room located in the dimond center, 800 east dimond boulevard, suite 200, anchorage, ak.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduling time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the acpe executive office before 4:30 p.m. on friday, january 3, 2020 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505; or by calling (907) 465-6673; or by email at patricia.nickell-zimmerman@alaska.gov. for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business monday, december 30, 2019.

notice of public meeting alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its fall quarterly meeting at 10:15 a.m. on tuesday, october 15, 2019.  scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

the meeting agenda includes presentations by:

• ms. louise dean, executive director, alaska workforce investment board
• ms. sondra meredith, education administrator, alaska department of education and early development

the meeting will originate from the commission's success center conference room located in the dimond center, 800 east dimond boulevard, suite 200, anchorage, ak.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduling time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the acpe executive office before 4:30 p.m. on friday, october 11, 2019 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505; or by calling (907) 465-6740; or by email at patricia.nickell-zimmerman@alaska.gov.  for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business monday, october 7, 2019.

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its summer quarterly meeting at 10:15 a.m. on tuesday, july 23, 2019. scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

the meeting agenda includes a presentation by demi michelau, ph.d., western interstate commission for higher education president.

the meeting will originate from the juneau acpe central conference room located at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduling time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the acpe executive office before 4:30 p.m. on friday, july 12, 2019 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505; or by calling (907) 465-6740; or by email at patricia.nickell-zimmerman@alaska.gov. for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business monday, july 15, 2019.

notice of public meeting of alaska commission on postsecondary education executive committee

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) executive committee meeting

the acpe executive committee will meet by teleconference on friday, september 27, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 9:00 a.m.

the meeting will be held as an executive session the subject of which is limited to personnel matters.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda may contact aaron gelston, hr officer, p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740, or tty 711 or 800-770-8973.

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its summer quarterly meeting at 10:15 a.m. on tuesday, july 23, 2019. scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

the meeting agenda includes a presentation by demi michelau, ph.d., western interstate commission for higher education president.

the meeting will originate from the juneau acpe central conference room located at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduling time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the acpe executive office before 4:30 p.m. on friday, july 12, 2019 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505; or by calling (907) 465-6740; or by email at patricia.nickell-zimmerman@alaska.gov. for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business monday, july 15, 2019.

notice of public meeting of alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board of directors meeting

the alaska student loan corporation will hold a public meeting on wednesday, july 10, 2019, at the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting is scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

the agenda includes the review of resolution no. 2019.01 – draft supplemental indenture (2013a bonds).

persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact patricia nickell-zimmerman, corporation secretary, at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or email patricia.nickell-zimmerman@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740. circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda.

for individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the aslc executive office at p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or tty: dial 711 or (800)770-8973 by the close of business on friday, july 5th, 2019.  

notice of public meeting of alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board of directors meeting

the alaska student loan corporation will hold a public meeting on thursday, may 16, 2019, at the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

the agenda includes the adoption of fy2019-2020 variable interest rates for existing variable rate education loans.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact patricia nickell-zimmerman, corporation secretary, at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or email patricia.nickell-zimmerman@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740. circumstances may cause items to be added or deleted from the agenda.

for individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the aslc executive office at p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or tty: dial 711 or (800)770-8973 by the close of business on monday, may 13, 2019.  

notice of public meeting of alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board of directors meeting

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) will hold a special meeting on thursday, march 21, 2019, at the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting is scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to approximately 4:15 p.m. via teleconference.

the purpose of this special teleconference meeting is to provide an overview of the aslc to new board members. no decisions shall be made.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact patricia nickell-zimmerman, corporation secretary, p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, patricia.nickell-zimmerman@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

for individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the aslc executive office at p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or tty: dial 711 or (800)770-8973 by the close of business, on march 19, 2019. 

notice of public meeting of the alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its spring quarterly meeting at 10:30 a.m. on wednesday, april 10, 2019. scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

the meeting agenda includes a presentation by dr. jim johnsen, president of the university of alaska, and ben cannon, the executive director of oregon higher education coordinating commission.

the meeting will originate from the commission's juneau office central conference room located at 3030 vintage boulevard, in juneau, alaska

persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduling time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the acpe executive office before 4:30 p.m. on friday, april 5, 2019 at p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740, for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business monday, april 8, 2019.

notice of public meeting of alaska student loan corporation

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board of directors meeting

the alaska student loan corporation will hold a public meeting on thursday, april 4, 2019, at the offices of the corporation at 3030 vintage boulevard, juneau, alaska. the meeting is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 1:45 p.m.

agenda items will include the following items: review of the mid-year financial statements and adoption of loan interest rates for fy2019-2020.

persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact patricia nickell-zimmerman, corporation secretary, p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, patricia.nickell-zimmerman@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

for individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the aslc executive office at p. o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or tty: dial 711 or (800)770-8973 by the close of business on monday, april 1, 2019.

notice of public meeting alaska commission on postsecondary education

the alaska student loan corporation (aslc) board of directors meeting

the alaska commission on postsecondary education (acpe) will hold its winter quarterly meeting at 11:00 a.m. on thursday, january 10, 2019. scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

the meeting agenda includes a presentation by cathy lecompte, director, alaska vocational technical center. circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

the meeting will originate from the commission's success center conference room located in the dimond center, 800 east dimond boulevard, suite 200, anchorage, alaska. persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduling time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the acpe executive office before 4:30 p.m. on friday, january 4, 2019 at p.o. box 110505, juneau, alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740. for tty dial 771 or (800) 770-8973. for individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business monday, january 7, 2019.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC) Board of Directors Meeting

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Monday November 5, 2018, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to approximately noon.

Agenda items will include the following items: review of audited financial statements, dividend, investment policy, state loan serving laws, and management updates.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Patricia Nickell-Zimmerman, Corporation Secretary, P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, patricia.nickell-zimmerman@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TTY: dial 711 or (800)770-8973 by the close of business on Thursday, November 1, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its fall quarterly meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting

The meeting agenda includes a presentation by Heidi Drygas, Commissioner for Workforce Development and Higher Education.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Success Center conference room located in the Dimond Center, 800 East Dimond Boulevard, Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TTY dial 771 or (800) 770-8973 before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2018. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Monday, October 22, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold a meeting of the Institutional Standards and Evaluation Committee at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 28, 2018.The committee will be discussing ongoing Institutional Authorization projects.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its fall quarterly meeting at 10:15 am, Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

The meeting agenda includes a presentation by Dennis Jones, President Emeritus, National Center for Higher Education Management Systems on the issues facing higher education in Alaska and what the data say.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Success Center conference room located in the Dimond Center, 800 East Dimond Boulevard, Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TTY dial 771 or (800) 770-8973 before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Monday, July 16, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold a meeting of the Institutional Standards and Evaluation Committee at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 29, 2018.The committee will be discussing ongoing Institutional Authorization projects.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Juneau Office, 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska.Persons interested in obtaining a teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Monday, March 26, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation will hold a public meeting on Friday, April 6, 2018, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m.

Agenda items will include the following items:review of the mid-year financial statements, adoption of 2018-2019 FICO bands and fixed rate education loan interest rates, and approval of borrower benefits.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Meg Buck, Corporation Secretary, P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, margaret.buck@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740.Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its spring quarterly meeting at 8:30 am, Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

The meeting agenda includes presentations by Jim Johnsen, President of the University of Alaska; and Pat Shea, Director of Academic Leadership Initiatives for the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. There will be additional presentations by Commission staff on the Alaska Performance Scholarship Outcomes report and Legislative advocacy, as well as senior management reports.

The meeting will be held in person at the Juneau Commission Office Central Conference Room located at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, in Juneau, Alaska.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2018.Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC)
Board of Directors Meeting

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Friday, January 26, 2018, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m.

Agenda items will include the following items: approval of changes to loan program regulations for AY18 following the public comment period.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Meg Buck, Corporation Secretary, P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, margaret.buck@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its winter quarterly meeting at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

The meeting agenda includes presentations by Patrick Rose, Network Board Chair; Cari-Ann Carty, Executive Director from Alaska Process Industry Careers Consortium (APICC) and Board Member and Dan Robinson, Chief Research and Analysts of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

The meeting will be held via video conference between the Commission's Success Center located in The Dimond Center, 800 East Dimond Boulevard, Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska and the Juneau Commission Office Central Conference Room located at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, in Juneau, Alaska.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2018. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

11/28/2017 – NOTICE OF PROPOSED REGULATION CHANGES OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education proposes to amend, adopt, and repeal regulations relating to the terms and conditions of the Alaska Supplemental Education Loan Program, the Alaska Education Grant Program, the Alaska Performance Scholarship Program, and the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program.

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) proposes to amend, adopt, and repeal regulations in Title 20, Chapters 15, 16, and 18 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with terms and conditions including the following:

(1)       20 AAC 15.700(a) will be amended to reflect a change in the name of the federal loan program and an amendment to clarify the Alaska Supplemental Education Loan is available to help pay allowable costs of attendance.

(2)       20 AAC 15.705(c) will be amended to allow the Alaska Student Loan Corporation to set the FICO score and other eligibility criteria for applicants or endorsers under the Alaska Supplemental Education Loan Program.

(3)       20 AAC 15.715(a) will be amended to reflect the use of the acronym for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

(4)       20 AAC 15.785 will be amended to reflect a change in the description of eligible schools that are authorized to participate in federal student aid programs under 20 U.S.C 1070-1099d.

(5)       20 AAC 15.910(a) will be amended to remove the term AlaskAdvantage from the consolidation loan program.

(6)       20 AAC 15.910(2) is amended to correct the applicable subsection.

(7)       20 AAC 15.910(e) will be amended to remove AlaskAdvantage from the title of the Alaska Education Grant Program.

(8)       20 AAC 15.922(e) will be amended to address an institution's requirement to verify a student's eligibility prior to each disbursement.

(9)       20 AAC 15.922(k) will be amended to eliminate the names of specific commission-approved electronic funds transfer (EFT) programs and replace those names with a statement that EFT methods must be approved by the ACPE.

(10)     20 AAC 15.940(j) will be amended to allow the Alaska Student Loan Corporation to set the FICO score and other criteria for cosigners

(11)     20 AAC 15.950(a) will be amended to reflect that disbursements will be made in equal amounts unless an institution designates alternate amounts, which do not exceed the total loan amount.

(12)     20 AAC 15.965(e) will be repealed and readopted to include a new subsection. The new subsection will permit the Executive Director to request and receive additional documentation of undue financial hardship resulting from the same medical condition exceeding five years in length.

(13)     20 AAC 15.990(14), setting out the definition of ASLNet, the name of the commission's previous internet financial aid packaging and delivery system will be repealed.

(14)     20 AAC 16.015(1) will be amended to accurately display the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

(15)     20 AAC 16.030(a) will be amended to reflect the use of the acronym for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR).

(16)     20 AAC 16.040 will be amended to add a new subsection requiring institutions to maintain documentation of verification of the identity of the student receiving any grant money.

(17)     20 AAC 16.215(d) will be amended to permit the executive director to consider applications from students submitting a completed FAFSA or a completed alternate application provided by the commission after June 30, but before the end of the school year.

(18)     20 AAC 16.220(c) will be amended to describe "half-time enrollment" instead of "part-time enrollment."

(19)     20 AAC 16.250 will be amended to set out allowable costs of attendance for students enrolled full-time or on-time.

(20)     20 AAC 16.250 will be amended to add a new subsection to set out allowable costs of attendance for students enrolled less than full-time.

(21)     20 AAC 15.990 will be amended by adding a new subsection to provide a definition of "vocational program" or "vocational certificate program."

(22)     20 AAC 18.025(c), regarding the non-award of education loans under AS 14.43.091-14.43.160 or AS 14.43.170-14.43.075 to that person who receives a Professional Student Exchange loan for the same period of attendance, is repealed.

You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to the Executive Director of the ACPE, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505. Additionally, the ACPE will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 465-3293 and by electronic mail at EED.ACPE-ExecDirector@Alaska.gov. Comments may also be submitted through the Alaska Online Public Notice System, by accessing this notice on the system and using the comment link. The comments must be received not later than 4:30 p.m. on December 28, 2017.

You may submit written questions relevant to the proposed action to the Executive Director of the ACPE, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or EED.ACPE-ExecDirector@Alaska.gov. The questions must be received at least 10 days before the end of the public comment period, or by December 18, 2017. The ACPE will aggregate its response to substantially similar questions and make the questions and responses available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and at www.acpe.alaska.gov.

If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Jackie Hall at (907) 465-6692 or by email at Jackie.Hall@alaska.gov not later than December 18, 2017, to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

A copy of the proposed regulation changes is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and by contacting Jackie Hall at (907) 465-6692 or by email at Jackie.Hall@alaska.gov.

A copy of material proposed for adoption by reference is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System or on our website at: http://acpe.alaska.gov/Portals/3/ExecutiveOffice/ACPE_Draft_Regulations_LoanPrograms.pdf.

After the public comment period ends, the ASLC will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulation may be different from that of the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.

Statutory authority: AS 14.42.030; AS 14.43.105; AS 14.43.120; AS 14.43.122; AS 14.43.160; AS 14.43.170; AS 14.43.171; AS 14.43.172; AS 14.43.300; AS 14.43.320; AS 14.43.405; AS 14.43.406; AS 14.43.415; AS 14.43.510; AS 14.43.630; AS 14.43.640; AS 14.43.710; AS 14.43.730; AS 14.43.740; AS 14.43.810; AS 14.43.820; AS 14.43.825; AS 14.44.035; AS 14.48.050.

Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.42.030; AS 14.43.105; AS 14.43.120; AS 14.43.122; AS 14.43.160; AS 14.43.170; AS 14.43.171; AS 14.43.172; AS 14.43.300; AS 14.43.320; AS 14.43.405; AS 14.43.406; AS 14.43.415; AS 14.43.510; AS 14.43.630; AS 14.43.640; AS 14.43.710; AS 14.43.730; AS 14.43.740; AS 14.43.810; AS 14.43.820; AS 14.43.825; AS 14.44.035; AS 14.48.050.

Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.

Date:   November 22, 2017

• Draft Regulations (PDF)
• Notice (PDF)
• Additional Notice(PDF)
• Delegation of Authority (PDF)

11/28/2017 – NOTICE OF PROPOSED REGULATION CHANGES OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation proposes to amend and repeal regulations on applicant eligibility relating to the Alaska Education Loan Refinancing Program.

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC) proposes to amend and repeal regulation in Title 20, Chapter 14 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with applicant eligibility including the following:

(1)       20 AAC 14.225(a)(2) regarding state residency requirements at the time of application will be repealed. This change would allow applicants to utilize cosigners who are not state residents.

(2)       20 AAC 14.225(a)(4) dealing with an applicant's employment or ability to document a long-term source of income will be repealed. The commission has the authority to request additional documentation to determine the applicants eligibility under 20 AAC 14.225(c).

 (3)      20 AAC 14.225(c) will be amended to include a provision for the commission to request additional documentation to determine the borrower's ability to repay the loan obligation.

You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to the Executive Officer of the ASLC, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505. Additionally, the ASLC will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 465-3293 and by electronic mail at EED.ACPE-ExecDirector@Alaska.gov. Comments may also be submitted through the Alaska Online Public Notice System, by accessing this notice on the system and using the comment link. The comments must be received not later than 4:30 p.m. on December 28, 2017.

You may submit written questions relevant to the proposed action to the Executive Officer of the ASLC, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or EED.ACPE-ExecDirector@Alaska.gov. The questions must be received at least 10 days before the end of the public comment period or by December 18, 2017. The ASLC will aggregate its response to substantially similar questions and make the questions and responses available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and at www.acpe.alaska.gov.

If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Jackie Hall at (907) 465-6692 or by email at Jackie.Hall@alaska.gov not later than December 18, 2017, to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

A copy of the proposed regulation changes is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and by contacting Jackie Hall at (907) 465-6692 or by email at Jackie.Hall@alaska.gov.

A copy of material proposed for adoption by reference is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System or on our website at:  http://acpe.alaska.gov/Portals/3/ExecutiveOffice/ASLC-DraftRegulations-RefiProgram.pdf.

After the public comment period ends, the ASLC will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulation may be different from that of the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.

Statutory authority: AS 14.42.150; AS 14.42.200; AS 14.43.122

Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.42.150; AS 14.42.200; AS 14.43.122

Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.

Date:   November 22, 2017

• Draft Regulations (PDF)
• Notice (PDF)
• Additional Notice (PDF)
• Delegation of Authority (PDF)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC)
Board of Directors Meeting

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m.

Agenda items will include the following items: review of the Year-End Financial Statements and Investment Policy, and proposed changes for AY18 Loan Programs.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Amanda Sanders, Corporation Secretary, P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, amanda.sanders@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its fall quarterly meeting at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

The meeting agenda includes presentations by Dr. Michael Johnson, Commissioner of the Department of Education and Early Development and McDowell Group.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Success Center conference room located in the Dimond Center, 800 E. Dimond Blvd., Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Monday, October 16, 2017.
 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold a meeting of the Institutional Standards and Evaluation Committee at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2017.  The committee will be discussing ongoing Institutional Authorization projects and the election of Committee Officers.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Juneau Office, 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska.  Persons interested in obtaining a teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m., Monday, September 25, 2017.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Monday, September 18, 2017.
 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its summer quarterly meeting at 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

The meeting agenda includes presentations by Dr. Bob Onders, President of Alaska Pacific University and Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins of the Outer Coast Project.

The meeting will be held via video conference between the Commission's Success Center located in The Dimond Center, 800 East Dimond Boulevard, Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska and the Juneau Commission Office Main Conference Room located at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, in Juneau, Alaska.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017.Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m.

Agenda items will include the following items:Adoption of 2017-2018 Fixed Rate and Variable Rate Education Loan interest rates and Borrower Benefits; and review of the Mid-Year Financial Statements.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Meg Buck, Corporation Secretary, P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, Margaret.buck@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740.Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its spring quarterly meeting at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 6, 2017. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

The meeting agenda includes presentations by Joe Garcia, President of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and Drs. Jane Shelby and Suzanne Allen on the WWAMI medical education partnership program through the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Washington School of Medicine.

The meeting will be held in Department of Education and Early Development Board Room located on the first floor of the Goldbelt Building at 801 West 10th Street, Juneau, Alaska.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017.Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Thursday, March 30, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its winter quarterly meeting at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 12, 2017. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

The meeting agenda includes a presentation on Lean Implementation and a draft Resolution of Support for the transfer of credits between institutions for the Commission's consideration. In addition to Senior Manager reports from ACPE's Senior Management team, the Executive Director's report will contain updates on strategic planning, loan repayment program options, and the Performance Review recently completed by the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee.

The meeting will be held via video conference between the Commission's Success Center located in The Dimond Center, 800 East Dimond Boulevard, Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska and the Juneau Commission Office Main Conference Room located at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, in Juneau, Alaska.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2017. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Thursday, January 5, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold a meeting of the Institutional Standards and Evaluation Committee at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2017.The committee will be discussing the Outer Coast project in Sitka, Alaska, the impact to Charter College of withdrawal of federal recognition of its accreditor, and institutional authorization recommendations from the Legislative Budget and Audit Performance Review of ACPE and the Alaska Student Loan Corporation.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Juneau Office, 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska. Persons interested in obtaining a teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2016.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Thursday, December 29, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m.

Agenda items will include the following items:a delegation of authority to the Executive Officer, review of financial statements, and action on the fiscal year 2016 dividend to the State of Alaska.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Meg Buck, Corporation Secretary, P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, Margaret.buck@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740.Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its fall quarterly meeting at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 27, 2016. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

The October quarterly meeting serves as the Commission's Annual Business meeting and is an opportunity for senior managers to discuss unit activities and initiatives in more detail. There will also be a presentation on education financial aid incentives to meet workforce needs, including a presentation on the challenges and successes of Alaska's SHARP health-care professions loan repayment program.

The meeting will be held via video conference between the Commission's Success Center located in The Dimond Center, 800 East Dimond Boulevard, Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska and the Juneau Commission Office Main Conference Room located at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, in Juneau, Alaska.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2016.Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Thursday, October 20, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING  OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION   

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its summer quarterly meeting at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 28, 2016. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.       

Agenda items include a recap of the recent Institutional Standards and Evaluation Committee training and meeting, the Institutional Authorization report and recommendations, and management team reports.              

The meeting will be held via video conference between the Commission's Success Center located in The Dimond Center, 800 East Dimond Boulevard, Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska and the Juneau Commission Office Main Conference Room located at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, in Juneau, Alaska.             

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.                       

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Thursday, July 21.               

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION              

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC)

Board of Directors Meeting

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m.

Agenda items will include the following items: Approval of Resolution to authorize the Interim Executive Director and Chief Finance Officer to enter into a Standby Bond Purchase Agreement and associated Reimbursement Agreement between the State of Alaska (Department of Revenue) and the Alaska Student Loan Corporation.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Meg Buck, Corporation Secretary, P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, Margaret.buck@alaska.gov, or call (907) 465-6740.Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Friday, July 15, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION 

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold an Institutional Authorization training followed by an Institutional Standards and Evaluation Committee meeting. The training begins at 9:00 a.m. and the committee meeting will immediately follow at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 30, 2016.The training is anticipated to focus on Institutional Authorization statutes, regulations, and procedures the Commission staff follows when assessing institutions for compliance and preparing recommendations for the Commission. The committee meeting will focus on the upcoming Institutional Authorization projects and the election of Committee Officers.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Juneau Office, 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska.The orientation will also be available via WebEx and teleconference for Commissioners located outside Juneau. Persons interested in obtaining a bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2016.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Thursday, June 23, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC)

Board of Directors Meeting

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Friday, May 27, 2016, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m.

Agenda items will include the following items:Approval of Refinance Loan Regulations (following public comment period); Adoption of 2016-2017 Variable Rate Education Loan interest rates; and Adoption of 2016-2017 Refinance Program Interest Rate.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the Executive Office at (907) 465-6740. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Monday, May 23, 2016.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADOPT REGULATIONS DEALING WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A NEW LOAN REFINANCING PROGRAM OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

 The Alaska Student Loan Corporation proposes to add regulations relating to a new loan program, the Alaska Education Loan Refinance Program, and the addition of a new chapter to permit related regulations to be located together within a single chapter.

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC) proposes to add a new chapter to Title 20, Chapter 14. Alaska Student Loan corporation, adopt regulations in Title 20, Chapter 14 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with the Alaska Education Loan Refinance Program, and to move certain regulations in Title 20 Chapter 15 to Title 20 Chapter 14, including the following:

(1)        20 AAC 14.200 – 20 AAC 14.215, Refinancing loan application requirements and processes, is proposed to create application requirements for the Alaska Education Loan Refinance Program.

(2)        20 AAC 14.220, Education loans eligible for refinancing, is proposed to define the types of loans eligible for inclusion in the refinancing program.

(3)        20 AAC 14.225, Applicant eligibility, is proposed to set out minimum requirements for an applicant to be determined eligible to borrow under the refinancing program.

(4)        20 AAC 14.230, Conditions and limitations of refinancing loans, is proposed to define the amount of the refinancing loan and recognize ASLC's ability to establish minimum and maximum loan amounts.

(5)        20 AAC 14.235, Interest rates and fees, is proposed to establish ASLC's ability to set interest rates and fees for the refinancing program.

(6)        20 AAC 14.240, Terms of repayment, is proposed to establish repayment term lengths and minimum monthly payment amounts for the refinancing program.

(7)        20 AAC 14.900, General Provisions, is proposed to establish general provisions applicable to 20 AAC 14.

(8)        20 AAC 15.810 to 20 AAC 15.890 is proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to permit and conform to the readoption these regulations in new chapter 20 AAC 14.

You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to the Executive Officer of the ASLC, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505. Additionally, the ASLC will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 465-3293 and by electronic mail at ACPE.ExecDirector@Alaska.gov. Comments may also be submitted through the Alaska Online Public Notice System, by accessing this notice on the system and using the comment link. The comments must be received not later than 4:30 p.m. on May 16, 2016.

You may submit written questions relevant to the proposed action to the Executive Officer of the ASLC, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or ACPE.ExecDirector@Alaska.gov. The questions must be received at least 10 days before the end of the public comment period. The ASLC will aggregate its response to substantially similar questions and make the questions and responses available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and at www.acpe.alaska.gov.

If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Meg Buck at (907) 465-6718 or by email at Margaret.Buck@Alaska.Gov not later than May 6, 2016 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

A copy of the proposed regulation changes is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and by contacting Meg Buck at (907) 465-6718 or by email at Margaret.Buck@Alaska.Gov.

A copy of material proposed for adoption by reference is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System.

After the public comment period ends, the ASLC will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulation may be different from that of the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.

Statutory authority: AS 14.42.150; AS 14.42.200; AS 14.42.205; AS 14.42.210; AS 14.42.265; AS 14.43.122; AS 14.43.640; and AS 14.43.740

Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 14.42.200; AS 14.42.205; AS 14.42.210; AS 14.42.265; AS 14.43.122; AS 14.43.640; and AS 14.43.740

Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.

Date:   April 15, 2016

Diane Barrans, Executive Officer

Student Loan Corporation

Refinance Program Notice

Refinance Program Additional Notice

Refinance Program Draft Regulations

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its spring quarterly meeting at 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

Agenda items include a presentation on the analysis of the current Institutional Authorization fees and an update on the Alaska Performance Scholarship and Alaska Education Grant programs.

The meeting will be held via video conference between the Commission's Success Center conference room located in the Dimond Center, 800 East Dimond Boulevard, Suite 200, in Anchorage, Alaska and the 'A South' Conference Room on the ninth floor of the State Office Building, 333 Willoughby Avenue, in Juneau, Alaska.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2016.Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Tuesday, March 29.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC)

Board of Directors Meeting

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Friday, April 1, 2016, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Boulevard, Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m.

Agenda items will include the following items:Adoption of 2016-2017 Fixed Rate Education Loan interest rates and Borrower Benefits; and, approval of refinance loan regulations for public notice.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office at 465-6740. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

NOTICE OF FILING AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Regulations were adopted at the October 22, 2015 Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) meeting to revise Title 20 Chapter 15 of the Alaska Administrative Code. ACPE has amended its regulations dealing with regulation of Alaska state financial aid programs, including to revise federal poverty guidelines to the most current guidelines and to make general housekeeping and conforming changes.

Although no public comments were received, the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education paid special attention to the cost to private persons of the regulatory action being taken.

A copy of the regulations as filed by the Lieutenant Governor may be obtained by contacting ACPE's Executive Office at 907-465-6740.

Regulations filed: 12/18/2015

Effective Date: 01/17/2016

Register 216, January 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its winter quarterly meeting at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, January 7, 2016. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

Included on the Commission meeting agenda are presentations that will focus on state policy and planning applications of statewide longitudinal data products. Guest speaker Dr. Domenico "Mimmo" Parisi of the Mississippi State University National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center (nSPARC) will present on the effective use of P-20W data derived from longitudinal data systems.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Success Center conference room located in the Dimond Center, 800 E. Dimond Blvd., Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Thursday, December 31, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC)

Board of Directors Meeting

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Blvd., Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m.

Agenda items will include the following items: Authorize defeasance of ASLC 2004, 2006, and 2007 Series Revenue Bonds, and review ASLC investment policies.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Rochelle Rogers, Corporation Secretary, P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Tuesday, October 27, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its fall quarterly meeting at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2015. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

Included on the Commission meeting agenda are the following items: approval of regulations for adoption relating to state education loan programs, approval of Professional Student Exchange Program Loans fields of study, and an overview of the 2015 financial aid program changes.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Success Center located in The Dimond Center, 800 E. Dimond Blvd., Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Thursday, October 15, 2015.

STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS: SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

This supplemental notice includes information on how to submit written questions during the comment period and notification that a copy of material proposed for adoption by reference is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System.

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 20 Chapter 15 of the Alaska Administrative Code dealing with regulation of the Alaska state financial aid programs (AS14.43), including the following:

• Update federal poverty guidelines (15.915); and
• General housekeeping and conforming changes

You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to the Executive Director of ACPE, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or ACPE.ExecDirector@Alaska.gov. Comments received are a public record. The comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 28, 2015. If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Rochelle Rogers at 907-465-6718 no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 14, 2015, to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

You may submit written questions relevant to the proposed action to the Executive Director of ACPE. The questions must be received at least 10 days before the end of the public comment period. ACPE will aggregate its response to substantially similar questions and make the questions and response available on the agency's web site at www.acpe.alaska.gov and Alaska's Online Public Notice System. ACPE may, but is not required to, answer written questions received after the 10-day cut-off date and before the end of the comment period.

For a copy of the proposed regulation changes contact Rochelle Rogers at ACPE, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6718, or go to Public Notice on the agency's web site at www.acpe.alaska.gov, Home, News and Public Notice, or by following this link to the agency's Public Notice page http://acpe.alaska.gov/notices.

After the public comment period ends, ACPE will either adopt these or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action on them. The language of the final regulations may be different from that of the proposed regulations. YOU SHOULD COMMENT DURING THE TIME ALLOWED IF YOUR INTERESTS COULD BE AFFECTED.

Statutory Authority: AS 14.42.030; AS 14.43.105; AS 14.43.320; and AS 14.43.630.

Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted or Made Specific: AS 14.43.640 and AS 14.43.740.

Fiscal Information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.

DATED: August 28, 2015

Diane Barrans, Executive Director
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

ACPE keeps a list of individuals and organizations interested in its regulations. Those on the list will automatically be sent a copy of all of ACPE's Notices of Proposed Regulation Changes. To be added to or removed from the list, send a request to ACPE at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505 or Rochelle.Rogers@Alaska.gov, giving your name, and either your e-mail or mailing address, as you prefer for receiving notices.

Supplemental Public Notice
Additional Notice Information
Proposed Regulations
2015 Federal Poverty Guidelines
 

STATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS: NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education proposes to change regulations relating to the Alaska state financial aid programs

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 20 Chapter 15 of the Alaska Administrative Code dealing with regulation of the Alaska state financial aid programs (AS14.43), including the following:

• Update federal poverty guidelines (15.915); and
• General housekeeping and conforming changes

You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to the Executive Director of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or ACPE.ExecDirector@Alaska.gov. Comments received are a public record. The comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 26, 2015. If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Rochelle Rogers at 907-465-6718 no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 11, 2015, to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

For a copy of the proposed regulation changes contact Rochelle Rogers at ACPE, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6718, or go to Public Notice on the agency's web site at www.acpe.alaska.gov, Home, News and Public Notice, or by following this link to the agency's Public Notice page http://acpe.alaska.gov/notices.

After the public comment period ends, the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education will either adopt these or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action on them. The language of the final regulations may be different from that of the proposed regulations. YOU SHOULD COMMENT DURING THE TIME ALLOWED IF YOUR INTERESTS COULD BE AFFECTED.

Statutory Authority: AS 14.42.030; AS 14.43.105; AS 14.43.320; and AS 14.43.630.

Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted or Made Specific: AS 14.43.640 and AS 14.43.740.

Fiscal Information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.

DATED: August 26, 2015

Diane Barrans, Executive Director
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education keeps a list of individuals and organizations interested in its regulations. Those on the list will automatically be sent a copy of all of ACPE's Notices of Proposed Regulation Changes. To be added to or removed from the list, send a request to ACPE at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505 or Rochelle.Rogers@Alaska.gov, giving your name, and either your e-mail or mailing address, as you prefer for receiving notices.

Public Notice

Additional Notice Information

Proposed Regulations

Federal Poverty Guidelines

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its summer quarterly meeting at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 23, 2015. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

Included on the Commission meeting agenda are the following items: presentation on successful strategies to increase postsecondary access and success by Arizona WICHE Commissioner and President of Rio Salado College Dr. Bustamante, and approval of proposed regulations for public comment relating to state education loan programs.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Success Center located in The Dimond Center, 800 E. Dimond Blvd., Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Thursday, July 16, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC)
Board of Director's Meeting

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Blvd., Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m.

Agenda items will include the following items: Set 2015-2016 education loan interest rates, borrower benefits and origination fees, as well as conducting an election of officers.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Rochelle Rogers, Corporation Secretary, P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Thursday, April 30, 2015.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): State Student Loan Online Application and Online Account Management (self service)

Deadline extended: Request for Information documents are now due by 4:30pm on Monday, April 13, 2015.

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is seeking information for the purpose of learning about options available to the state to design and implement new online student loan application process along with the associated online customer self-service portal for individual account management. Specifically, ACPE seeks to learn about the options for specifications, capabilities, and functionality/flexibility/scalability of loan application and customer self-service portal software, along with the associated price ranges and implementation timelines.

ACPE is particularly interested in learning about the functionality and options included in similar systems in use in other states or student lending institutions and requests 1) contact information for other states or institutions utilizing vendor-created online student loan application system, and 2) links to any product information or demonstrations available online.

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
c/o Cheryl Sams, Procurement Officer
3030 Vintage Blvd.
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 465-6698
FAX: (907) 465-5316
cheryl.sams@alaska.gov

Request for Information

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its spring quarterly meeting at 9:00 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2015. Scheduled time for oral public testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

Included on the Commission meeting agenda are the following action items: Staff from the McDowell Group will be presenting to the Commission. Heather Haugland will be presenting the findings of the recently administered Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) Survey of eligible Alaska high school graduates, and Scott Miller will review results of and recommendations relating to a recent inventory of Alaska's Access and Completion activities. Brian Rae, ACPE's Principal Researcher, will also be presenting the 2015 APS Outcomes Report.

The meeting will originate from the Chilkat room located in the Goldbelt Hotel at 51 Egan Drive, Juneau, Alaska. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for public testimony, or bridge number to participate telephonically in the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6718 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Executive Director's office at the address or telephone number above by 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its winter quarterly meeting at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, January 8, 2015. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

Included on the Commission meeting agenda are presentations that will focus on the development of Alaska's Postsecondary Access and Completion Network (the Network). Funded by the College Access and Challenge Grant program, the Network is comprised of a diverse group of leaders from across Alaska seeking to facilitate partnership, community and advocacy to increase the share of Alaska's populate with postsecondary education and training credentials. Presentations and discussion will focus on the Network's incubation process, work conducted over the past year, and current outreach efforts and next steps in Network development and expansion.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Success Center conference room located in the Dimond Center, 800 E. Dimond Blvd., Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Wednesday, December 31, 2014.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

RFP 2015-0500-2833 Alternative (Non-federal) Education Loan Collection Services

The Department of Education and Early Development, Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, is soliciting proposals for defaulted education loan collection services. The loan portfolio consists of alternative loans that have never been federally guaranteed.

The loans ACPE intends to place with a Contractor are not federal education loans subject to Title IV regulations, but are alternative loans subject to State of Alaska regulations. Loan terms, interest rates, and maximum loan amounts vary depending on the year of inception and the loan type. Loans include both fixed interest rates and variable interest rates.

A copy of the statutes and regulations governing the loan programs is available at www.ACPE.alaska.gov, in the "About Us" section.

Proposals must be received no later than 1:30 P.M., Alaska Time on January 12, 2015. Electronically submitted proposals are preferred. Oral proposals are not acceptable. An Offeror's failure to submit their proposal prior to the deadline will cause the proposal to be disqualified. Late proposals or amendments will not be opened or accepted for evaluation.

Important Notice: If you received this solicitation from the State of Alaska's "Online Public Notice" web site, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed in the attached document to receive subsequent amendments. Failure to contact the procurement officer may result in the rejection of your offer.

RFP 2015-0500-2833 Alternative (Non-federal) Education Loan Collection Services

Notes from preproposal conference

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC)

Board of Directors Meeting

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at the Corporation conference room at 3030 Vintage Blvd., Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 10:00 a.m.

Agenda items will include the following: Review 2014 financial statements, action on the fiscal year 2016 dividend to the State of Alaska, and adoption of changes to regulations relating to Alaska state financial aid programs.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Rochelle Rogers, Corporation Secretary, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its fall quarterly meeting at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

Included on the Commission meeting agenda are the following items: approval of Professional Student Exchange Loan fields of study; adoption of proposed changes in regulations relating to state education loans, education grants, and postsecondary education institutions, and to make general housekeeping and conforming changes; and a presentation on resources in support of state policy to increase higher education attainment relative to the work of the Lumina Foundation.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Success Center located in The Dimond Center, 800 E. Dimond Blvd., Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Thursday, October 16, 2014.

SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)

Executive Committee Meeting

The ACPE Executive Committee has rescheduled and will meet by teleconference on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to approximately 1:00 p.m.

The meeting will be held as an executive session the subject of which is limited to personnel matters.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda may contact Rochelle Rogers, Commission Secretary, P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740, or TTD (907) 465-3143.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE)

Executive Committee Meeting

The ACPE Executive Committee will meet by teleconference on Monday, October 6, 2014, from 3:30 p.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held as an executive session the subject of which is limited to personnel matters.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda may contact Rochelle Rogers, Commission Secretary, P.O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740, or TTD (907) 465-3143.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT

RFP NO.: 2015-0500-2693

RFP SUBJECT: 2015 Grant/Scholarship Servicing System

This is notice of the state's intent to award a contract. The offeror, identified here as the apparent successful offeror, is instructed not to proceed until a signed contract or other written notice of award is received from the State. A firm or person who proceeds prior to receiving a signed contract or other written notice of award does so without a contract and at their own risk. AS 36.30.365.

An offeror who wishes to protest this Notice of Intent must file the protest within ten calendar days following the date this notice is issued. If the tenth day falls on a weekend or holiday, the last day of the protest period is the first working day following the tenth day.

Notice of Intent to Award a Contract

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education proposes to change regulations relating to the Alaska state financial aid programs and to the authorization of postsecondary institutions operating in Alaska.

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 20 Chapters 15, 16 and 17 of the Alaska Administrative Code dealing with regulation of the Alaska state financial aid programs and postsecondary institutions (AS 14.43 and 14.48), including the following:

• Revise loan deferment eligibility (15.195);
• Set loan award maximums based on enrollment status: on-time, full-time, half-time (15.935);
• Set out allowable uses of half-time loan awards (15.935);
• Clarify that post-enrollment grace period is up to six months (15.745);
• Clarify that borrower or cosigner who previously defaulted may be eligible for a new loan based on voluntary repayment of defaulted loan (15.970);
• Consolidate and clarify regulations related to general ASEL and FEL provisions (throughout Chapter 15);
• Rename the Alaska Education Grant pursuant to SB 195 (throughout Chapter 16);
• Modify grant eligibility (16.010, 16.030);
• Revise grant applicant prioritization criteria (16.020);
• Repeal reference to federal LEAP funding (16.021);
• Clarify grant application procedure (16.030);
• Revise award amounts and computation of financial need (16.034 and 16.037);
• Establish grant disbursal conditions for a student on a leave of absence (16.040);
• Revise institutional authorization exemptions pursuant to SB 195 (17.015);
• Revise required surety bonding for postsecondary educational institutions (17.045);
• Modify the complaint investigation process (17.145);
• Miscellaneous update to incorporated references (17.225, 17.230, and 17.245); and
• General housekeeping and conforming changes

You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to the Executive Director of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or ACPE.ExecDirector@Alaska.gov. Comments received are a public record. The comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 3, 2014. If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Rochelle Rogers at 907-465-6718 no later than 4:30 p.m. September 26, 2014, to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

For a copy of the proposed regulation changes, contact Rochelle Rogers, at ACPE, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6718, or go to Public Notice on the agency's web site at www.acpe.alaska.gov, Home, News and Public Notice, or by following this link to the agency's Public Notice page http://acpe.alaska.gov/notices.

After the public comment period ends, the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education will either adopt these or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action on them. The language of the final regulations may be different from that of the proposed regulations. YOU SHOULD COMMENT DURING THE TIME ALLOWED IF YOUR INTERESTS COULD BE AFFECTED.

Statutory Authority: AS 14.42.030; AS 14.43.105; AS 14.43.171; AS 14.43.405; AS 14.43.740 and AS 14.48.050.

Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted or Made Specific: AS 14.43.172; AS 14.43.173; AS 14.43.175; AS 14.43.400; AS 14.43.415; AS 14.43.420; AS 14.43.740; AS 14.43.750; AS 14.43.830; AS 14.43.915; AS 14.48.030 and AS 14.48.100.

Fiscal Information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.

DATED: August 27, 2014

Diane Barrans, Executive Director

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education keeps a list of individuals and organizations interested in its regulations. Those on the list will automatically be sent a copy of all of ACPE's Notices of Proposed Regulation Changes. To be added to or removed from the list, send a request to ACPE at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505 or Rochelle.Rogers@Alaska.gov, giving your name, and either your e-mail or mailing address, as you prefer for receiving notices.

ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS NOTICE INFORMATION

AS 44.62.190(d)

1. Adopting agency: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

2. General subject of regulations: Changes in Title 20 Chapters 15, 16 and 17 of the Alaska Administrative Code dealing with regulations of the Alaska state financial and programs and postsecondary institutions operating in Alaska (14.43 and 14.48), including provisions that would:

• Revise loan deferment eligibility (15.195);
• Set loan award maximums based on enrollment status: on-time, full-time, half-time (15.935);
• Set out allowable uses of half-time loan awards (15.935);
• Clarify that post-enrollment grace period is up to six months (15.745);
• Clarify that borrower or cosigner who previously defaulted may be eligible for a new loan based on voluntary repayment of defaulted loan (15.970);
• Consolidate and clarify regulations related to general ASEL and FEL provisions (throughout Chapter 15);
• Rename the Alaska Education Grant pursuant to SB 195 (throughout Chapter 16);
• Modify grant eligibility (16.010, 16.030);
• Revise grant applicant prioritization criteria (16.020);
• Repeal reference to federal LEAP funding (16.021);
• Clarify grant application procedure (16.030);
• Revise award amounts and computation of financial need (16.034 and 16.037);
• Establish grant disbursal conditions for a student on a leave of absence (16.040);
• Revise institutional authorization exemptions pursuant to SB 195 (17.015);
• Revise required surety bonding for postsecondary educational institutions (17.045);
• Modify the complaint investigation process (17.145);
• Miscellaneous update to incorporated references (17.225, 17.230, and 17.245); and
• General housekeeping and conforming changes

3. Citation of regulation: Title 20 Chapters 15, 16 and 17 (see 2. above)

4. Reason for the proposed action:

( ) compliance with federal law

(X) compliance with new or changed state statute

( ) compliance with court order

(X) development of program standards

( ) other

5. RDU/component affected: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

6. Cost of implementation to the state agency and available funding:

7. The name of the contact person for the regulations:

Rochelle Rogers, Regulations Coordinator

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

P. O. Box 110505

Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505

(907) 465-6718

rochelle.rogers@alaska.gov

8. The origin of the proposed action:

(X) staff of state agency

( ) federal government

( ) general public

( ) petition for regulation change

( ) other

9. Date: August 27, 2014

10. Prepared by:

Rochelle Rogers, Regulations Coordinator

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

(907) 465-6718

Draft Regulations
Public Notice
Additional Notice Information

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

RFP 2015-0500-2693 Grant and Scholarship Servicing System

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is soliciting proposals for a contractor with the appropriate experience and skills to develop and implement a grant and scholarship servicing system. The system will house confidential student data from multiple sources for the purpose of awarding State grant and scholarships to eligible recipients.

Recent legislation provides for significant changes to the Alaska Education Grant (AEG), the requirements for which have not yet been fully identified, but which are expected to result in a full program redesign. To implement the changes, ACPE is seeking to purchase a new grant and scholarship servicing system to service the grant and the state's existing Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS). More information about the Alaska Education Grant can be found at acpe.alaska.gov/STUDENT-PARENT/Grants_Scholarships/Alaska_Education_Grant and the Alaska Performance Scholarship information can be found at aps.alaska.gov.

The successful offeror will be tasked with developing the software for ACPE to service the both the AEG and APS, including selection of the recipient, awarding of funds, and tracking of continuing eligibility; and for postsecondary schools and individual students to manage their grant and scholarship awards. Proposals must be received no later than 1:30 P.M., Alaska Time on August 14, 2014. Electronically submitted proposals are acceptable but not encouraged. Oral proposals are not acceptable. An Offeror's failure to submit their proposal prior to the deadline will cause the proposal to be disqualified. Late proposals or amendments will not be opened or accepted for evaluation.

Important Notice: If you received this solicitation from the State of Alaska's "Online Public Notice" web site, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed in the attached document to receive subsequent amendments. Failure to contact the procurement officer may result in the rejection of your offer.
RFP 2015-0500-2693 - 2015 Grant Scholarship Servicing System
Attachment 7A - FAFSA.ISIR
Attachment 7B - High School Qualifying Data
RFP 2015-0500-2693 Preproposal Conference
AEG/APS Program Flows

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its summer quarterly meeting at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Scheduled time for oral testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

Included on the Commission meeting agenda are the following items: presentation on Alaska's Small Rural High Schools and Residential High Schools, presentation on the University of Alaska's Shaping Alaska's Future initiative, approval of proposed regulations for public comment relating to state education loan programs, education grant program, and postsecondary education institutions, and to make general housekeeping and conforming changes.

The meeting will originate from the Commission's Success Center located in The Dimond Center, 800 E. Dimond Blvd., Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for oral testimony, or bridge number for the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2014. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the executive office at the address or telephone number above by the close of business Tuesday, July 15, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC)

Board of Directors Meeting

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Blvd., Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. and anticipated to be approximately 15-30 minutes in duration.

Agenda items will include the following items: considering public comment on proposed changes to regulations and adopt changes to regulations relating to origination fees.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Rochelle Rogers, Corporation Secretary, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda.

For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Tuesday, June 10, 2014.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 20 Chapter 15 of the Alaska Administrative Code dealing with regulations relating to the Alaska state financial aid programs (AS 14.43), including the following:
• allow the ASLC increased flexibility to set interest rates (20 AAC 15.189); • amend dates after which interest rates may be set to allow for earlier notification (20 AAC 15.855); • allow for the ASLC to annually set an origination fee (20 AAC 15.855); • generally describe relevant factors ASLC may consider when establishing fees and rates for loans (20 AAC 15.855); and • make general housekeeping and conforming changes. You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to the Executive Officer of the Alaska Student Loan Corporation, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or ACPE.ExecDirector@Alaska.gov. Comments received are a public record. The comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 14, 2014. If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Rochelle Rogers at 907-465-6718 no later than 4:30 p.m. June 6, 2014, to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided. For a copy of the proposed regulation changes, contact Rochelle Rogers, at ACPE, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6718, or go to Public Notice on the agency's web site at www.acpe.alaska.gov, Home, News and Public Notice. After the public comment period ends, the Alaska Student Loan Corporation will either adopt these or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action on them. The language of the final regulations may be different from that of the proposed regulations. YOU SHOULD COMMENT DURING THE TIME ALLOWED IF YOUR INTERESTS COULD BE AFFECTED. Statutory Authority: AS 14.42.030; AS 14.42.150; AS 14.42.200; AS 14.42.210; AS 14.43.105; AS 14.43.320; AS 14.43.630 and AS 14.44.035.
Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted or Made Specific: AS 14.42.200 and AS 14.42.210.

Fiscal Information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. 

DATED: May 14, 2014

Diane Barrans, Executive Officer
Alaska Student Loan Corporation

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation, through the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, keeps a list of individuals and organizations interested in its regulations. Those on the list will automatically be sent a copy of all of ACPE's Notices of Proposed Regulation Changes. To be added to or removed from the list, send a request to ACPE at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505 or Rochelle.Rogers@Alaska.gov, giving your name, and either your e-mail or mailing address, as you prefer for receiving notices.

ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS NOTICE INFORMATION

AS 44.62.190(d)

1. Adopting agency: Alaska Student Loan Corporation

2. General subject of regulations: Changes in Title 20 Chapter 15 of the Alaska Administrative Code dealing with regulations relating to the Alaska state financial aid programs, including provisions that would:

• allow the ASLC increased flexibility to set interest rates (20 AAC 15.189);
• amend dates after which interest rates may be set to allow for earlier notification (20 AAC 15.855);
• allow for the ASLC to annually set an origination fee (20 AAC 15.855);
• generally describe relevant factors ASLC may consider when establishing fees and rates for loans (20 AAC 15.855); and
• make general housekeeping and conforming changes.

3. Citation of regulation: Title 20 Chapter 15 (see 2. above)

4. Reason for the proposed action:
( ) compliance with federal law
( ) compliance with new or changed state statute
( ) compliance with court order
( ) development of program standards
(X) other

5. RDU/component affected: Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

6. Cost of implementation to the state agency and available funding:
 

7. The name of the contact person for the regulations:

Rochelle Rogers, Regulations Coordinator
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
P. O. Box 110505 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505
(907) 465-6718
rochelle.rogers@alaska.gov

8. The origin of the proposed action:

(X) staff of state agency
( ) federal government
( ) general public
( ) petition for regulation change
( ) other

9. Date: May 14, 2014

10. Prepared by:   

Rochelle Rogers, Regulations Coordinator
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education                 
(907) 465-6718

Notice
Additional Notice Information
Draft Regulations for Public Comment

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - State Scholarship and Grant Management System

May 2014

Please respond no later than 5:00 PM Alaska Time, Friday, May 30, 2014.

General Information about the RFI: The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) is seeking information for the purpose of learning about options available to the state to manage the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) and the Alaska Education Grant (AEG) programs. Download the attached RFI for the complete notice.

Written responses may be sent by: US Mail, fax, or e-mail to the following address. Please note the State does not accept responsibility for failed fax or emailed response deliveries.

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
c/o Cheryl Sams, Procurement Officer
3030 Vintage Blvd. Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 465-6698
FAX: (907) 465-5316
cheryl.sams@alaska.gov

Request for Information
Questions and Answers

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION

The Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC) Board of Directors Meeting

ASLC will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at the offices of the Corporation at 3030 Vintage Blvd., Juneau, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 10:00 a.m.

Agenda items will include the following items: Set 2014-2015 education loan interest rates, approve 2014-2015 Borrower Benefits, approve regulations for public notice, and consideration of the 2014-2015 loan origination fee.

Persons interested in obtaining an agenda or teleconference bridge number for the meeting may contact Rochelle Rogers, Corporation Secretary, P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6740. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda. For individuals with a disability who may need special accommodations to attend the public meeting, please contact the ASLC Executive Office at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or by calling (907) 465-6740, or TDD (907) 465-3143 by the close of business on Thursday, May 1, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold its spring quarterly meeting at 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 31, 2014. Scheduled time for oral public testimony will be announced prior to the meeting.

Included on the Commission meeting agenda are the following action items: a presentation relative to the Alaska Learning Network, an online strategy to make public secondary education more accessible across Alaska; and the adoption of proposed changes in regulations relating to the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement for institutions seeking to offer distance education programs across state borders. 
   
The meeting will originate from the Chilkat room located in the Goldbelt Hotel at 51 Egan Drive, Juneau, Alaska. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda, scheduled time for public testimony, or bridge number to participate telephonically in the meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call (907) 465-6718 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014. Circumstances may cause items to be either added or deleted from the agenda. For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Executive Director's office at the address or telephone number above by 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will hold a special teleconference meeting at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2014.

The purpose of the meeting will be to provide members an update on legislation of interest to the Commission. The only action item on the agenda would relate to members taking a position on legislation.

The teleconference will originate from the Commission's Juneau office located at 3030 Vintage Blvd., Juneau, AK 99801. Persons interested in obtaining a bridge number for the teleconference meeting may contact the executive office, ACPE, at P. O. Box 110505, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505, or call Rochelle Rogers, Commission Secretary at (907) 465-6718 or TDD (907) 465-3143 before 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2014. For individuals who may need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Executive Director's office at the address or telephone number above by 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2014.