The following is a presentation prepared for the 2005 FALL MASFAP Conference 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. 2211martint@eastcentral.edu