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        <Identifier>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</Identifier>
        <Explanation>THE CONTROLLER AND CEO OF EDUCATIONAL FUNDING OF THE SOUTH, INC., REVIEW THE 990 PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED. A FINAL COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL EMPLOYEES OF EDUCATIONAL FUNDING OF THE SOUTH, INC., ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT EACH YEAR STATING THAT THERE ARE NO DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE MUTUALLY INCOMPATIBLE OR THAT THERE ARE NO DIRECT OF INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTERESTS. IF A POTENTIAL ACTIVITY IS IN QUESTION OR AN EMPLOYEE IN DOUBT, THEY SHOULD DISCUSS WITH THEIR MANAGER, THE PRESIDENT, OR CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR AN EMPLOYEE HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE HAS IN FACT FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL CONSIDER APPROPRIATE DISCPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. IF A CONFLICT IS FOUND TO EXIST OR OTHERWISE DISCLOSED, THE RELEVANT BOARD MEMBER IS PRECLUDED FROM VOTING AND PROHIBITED FROM INFLUENCING THE VOTE ON ANY MATTER TO WHICH THE CONFLICT RELATES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR CEO, PRESIDENT BEGAN IN 2006. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USES OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS BY COMPARING COMPENSATION PAID TO OTHER COMPARABLE SIZED NON-PROFITS. A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USES THE COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION. THERE IS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF COMPENSATION BY THE COMMITTEE. EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT ALSO EVALUATES PERFORMANCE OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IN CONNECTION WITH MARKET FACTORS TO ADJUST COMPENSATION. EFS FOLLOWED THIS POLICY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 9/30/11. SEE SCHEDULE O STATEMENT FOR PART VII AND SCHEDULE J FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>EDUCATIONAL FUNDING OF THE SOUTH, INC PROVIDES COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UPON REQUEST AT ITS KNOXVILLE TN LOCATION.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES DURING THE YEAR IN THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.</Explanation>
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