INTEREST SESSIONS GEARED FOR BEGINNING FINANCIAL AID STAFF

IFAP, NSLDS, COD, FAA Access to CPS Online
This session will take you on a tour through each of the four systems used in the financial aid process. Learn how to access the systems, what they are used for and when they are used.

Financial Aid Professionals (FAP) Portal and Beyond
You will be introduced to the Federal Student Aid Financial Aid Professionals Portal and how its a starting point to all information provided by ED. It will take you to IFAP (the Library!), Training registration, NSLDS, COD, more.

Student Eligibility, The Basics
This session will explain basic student eligibility for Title IV aid. Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions including:

• What's a regular student?
• Is a Social Security number required?
• Why is Selective Service registration important?
• And more!

The FAFSA - Where it All Begins
Whether you are helping a student complete the FAFSA or using FAA Access to CPS Online, knowing how to correctly fill one out is vital to the process. Learn what documents may be needed, how to determine dependency and who is "the parent" for FAFSA purposes.

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) - How Is It Calculated!
The EFC is calculated by the CPS from information on the FAFSA, but how? Learn how to do the calculation, what affects the numbers, what FAFSA data drives the EFC and how Professional Judgment may or may not be used.

The ISIR, What It Is and How To Use It.
Learn how you receive and use the ISIR. We will review the information it provides, and how it is used for student eligibility purposes. We will discuss acceptable documentation to resolve data match issues.

Verification, Checking the Accuracy of FAFSA Data.
Learn about the verification process, what it is, why we do it, and how we do it.

Awarding Aid - Packaging
Once you have an accurate, official ISIR, the Packaging /Awarding process can begin. Learn about Cost of Attendance (COA) and how to award Pell, Campus-Based, loans, and the new grants (ACG/SMART) using case studies.

What is SAP?
Learn the required elements of a satisfactory academic progress policy, and how its used as a tool for aid eligibility.

Disbursing Aid
The process of drawdown, disbursement, and reporting. Learn where you get the funds, how and when are they disbursed, and what you must report to ED.

Uncover the Mysteries of the Law and Regulations
How does a bill become a law? What is the HEA? What is a Federal Register? How are regulations created? What is policy guidance and how is it disseminated? These questions among others will be answered as you learn about the intricacies of our rules.

The Big Picture - What does the school do from start to finish!
An overview of the steps a school takes in Title IV administration including applying to participate, setting up systems and policies, determining student eligibility, disbursing aid, and reporting to ED.

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