I am brand new to the cohort default rate arena, where do I begin?
A. The Cohort Default Rate Guide (Guide), which is a link on the Default Prevention and Management Web site, is a comprehensive reference tool. Click on the Guide (http://ifap.ed.gov/DefaultManagement/DefaultManagement.html) page 1.1-3 and go to Page 1.1-4, figure 1.1.1 to determine how to best use the Guide based on different situations or level of knowledge and experience with the cohort default rates. On the Guide homepage, there is a link to condensed version of the Guide known as the Cohort Default Rate Guide Quick Reference. The Quick Reference presents some of the key elements of the Guide in a more informal manner. It provides a quick summary of what you should do during the draft and official cohort default rate cycles. The FSA Assessments Default Management module is designed to assist schools in managing cohort default rates and to help prevent students from defaulting on Federal students loans. This is done through a series of statements, questions and links to additional r
