North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, located in Research Triangle Park, N.C., provides the state a number of services. It administers interinstitutional programs of student financial assistance, and publishes and distributes annual publications that assist students, parents, financial aid administrators and school counselors as they investigate financial assistance for postsecondary education. It obtains and insures capital for educational loans made available under North Carolina's Federal Family Education Loan Program. It also maintains an aggressive student loan collection system for recovery of student loan obligations. North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority promotes access to financial aid opportunities through outreach activities with school counselors and financial aid administrators, so they can assist students and families in planning for postsecondary educational opportunities.