But fund officials said they had received little cooperation from the company.

More than 80 percent of those who do graduate are employed, fund officials said.

This summer, fund officials are trying to recruit more host families to take children.

"We agreed there had to be a major effort," said a senior Fund official.

Fund officials acknowledged that the attacks would have at least some effect on growth this year.

December was an especially good month, fund officials said, showing a profit of 3.14 percent.

If not, then the families are entitled to a hearing with fund officials to argue their case one last time.

But senior fund officials are skeptical about big new loans.

The fund officials declined to provide further details of the pact.

So far, fund officials say they are unconvinced by the budget numbers.