Direct Loan Tools Additional Resources Direct Loan School Guide This seven chapter guide from FSA provides complete information about the entire Direct Loan Process.  It's concise; easy to read and a helpful resource for all schools in the Direct Loan Program. The Department of Education Direct Loan Website The gateway for information on Direct Loans for financial aid professionals with contact information for G5, Direct Loan Servicing and CPS/SAIG Technical Support. Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Website Important COD processing updates can be accessed from home page and login is not required. Direct Loan Publications A list of publications available from FSA about Direct Loans. COD Technical Reference Visit this site to access the COD Technical Reference for 2011-12 or 2012-13.  The COD Technical Reference provides complete information about processing in COD.  Information such as a list of all the message classes is essential to smooth operation of your DL Program.