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The following is a The following is a presentation presentation prepared for the prepared for the 2005 FALL MASFAP 2005 FALL MASFAP Conference Conference November 6-8 November 6-8
The following is a The following is a presentation prepared for presentation prepared for
thethe 2005 FALL MASFAP 2005 FALL MASFAP
ConferenceConferenceNovember 6-8November 6-8
Trade Tools for NewcomersTrade Tools for Newcomers
MASFAP FALL ConferenceMASFAP FALL ConferenceNovember 7, 2005November 7, 2005
Todd Martin, PresenterTodd Martin, Presenter
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AgendaAgenda
• How to learn what is needed for your position• Important web sites• List serves• Reference material• Online training opportunities
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Top 10 Reasons to work in financial Top 10 Reasons to work in financial aidaid
1. I like paper cuts2. It’s a great way to meet irate people3. I like to explain to students why they are not
considered independent, and the person sitting next to them just does not understand. It’s their parent.
4. If I’m quick, I can usually send SAP suspension letters to obnoxious students right before Christmas.
5. I don’t have a salary cap like the NFL.
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Top 10 Reasons to work in financial Top 10 Reasons to work in financial aid (continued)aid (continued)
6. I get to use more acronyms than NASA or the military.
7. I thought financial aid workers got percentages of their federal student loans forgiven for each year of service.
8. I don’t have to worry about where to go on summer vacation.
9. I have fourteen children who plan to attend the college where I work.
10. What else would I do with a humanities degree.
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How to learn what is needed for How to learn what is needed for your positionyour position
• Ask your supervisor• Explore on your own• Share information with your supervisor• You may be a director or dean sooner
than you think
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Important WebsitesImportant Websites
Important Federal Websites FSA School Portal
Resources & Training FAA Access to Student Data Participation & Funding
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The only federal financial aid site The only federal financial aid site you need to add to your favorites you need to add to your favorites
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http://fsa4schools.ed.gov/http://fsa4schools.ed.gov/SCHOOLSWebApp/index.jspSCHOOLSWebApp/index.jsp
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Important WebsitesImportant Websites
Important links on FSA School Portal IFAP Home Page (Information for Financial
Aid Professionals) CPS (FAFSA/ISIR Processing) COD (PELL & DL Processing) NSLDS for FAA’s
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IFAP Home PageIFAP Home Page
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CPS (FAFSA/ISIR Processing)CPS (FAFSA/ISIR Processing)
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COD (PELL & DL Processing)COD (PELL & DL Processing)
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NSLDS for FAA’sNSLDS for FAA’s
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Important WebsitesImportant Websites
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Important WebsitesImportant Websites
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List serves & Broadcast EmailList serves & Broadcast Email
It is very important to prioritize and delegate
Possible list serves Federal list serves
IFAP Subscribe FSATECH Direct Loan
NASFAA MASFAP
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List serves & Broadcast EmailList serves & Broadcast Email
MDHE Your computer system
Datatel FINAID-L School List serves
ECC-Announce ECC-Professional/Support
A Dozen More
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List serves & Broadcast EmailList serves & Broadcast Email
My top 3 IFAP MDHE NASFAA
The key is to digest
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Reference MaterialReference Material
Federal Student Aid Handbook Board Policies Policy and Procedure Manual Computer System Manual NASFAA
Core Training Material Encyclopedia And many others
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Reference MaterialReference Material
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Online Training OpportunitiesOnline Training Opportunities
There are two main online training opportunities TFAP (Training for Financial Aid
Professionals) This is DOE’s (Department of Education's) online
training opportunity Training if free
LearnStudentAid.org This NASFAA’s online training opportunity There is a fee
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Online Training OpportunitiesOnline Training Opportunities
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Online Training OpportunitiesOnline Training Opportunities
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RegistrationRegistration
Information at www.LearnStudentAid.org Public Page
• About LearnStudentAid.org• Course Information• Demonstration• Computer Requirements• How to Enroll• Mentoring
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RegistrationRegistration
Pricing Effective July 1, 2005
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Learner Progress & CompletionLearner Progress & Completion
Staff Benefits• Training can be completed in the office or at home• No time out of the office• Encourage each other to work through lessons• Acquire good work habits through structured training• Build a portfolio of training certifications
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Course ParticipationCourse Participation• New learners are assigned to “Orientation” with others starting
classes in that month• New learners are assigned to course sections with others who are
starting classes in the same month• Each learner is expected to complete each course within six weeks
of the beginning date• Those taking the four-course package have four ½ months to
complete everything
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QuestionsQuestions
Todd MartinDirector of Financial Aid1964 Prairie Dell RdUnion, MO 63084(636) 583-5195 ext. [email protected]
