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THECB staff announces trainings, program guidance and a new student loan management system

Higher Education Coordinating Board Financial Aid Advisory Committee · March 27, 2026
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Leah Smallley told the committee about staff departures, upcoming regional trainings and webinars, publication of program maximums and the TEOG data‑review window, and a planned replacement of the agency's 'Helms' loan system with a modern borrower portal and document repository targeted for an October go‑live.

Leah Smallley, director of resource development and policy for the Higher Education Coordinating Board, briefed the advisory committee on near‑term operational items and outreach plans that will affect financial aid officers and institutions.

Smallley announced the departure of longtime staffer DeSaye Reid and directed institutions to the GAP portal and the board’s contact channels for questions during the transition. She said regional trainings and a March 12 webinar have…

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