Provide an overview of the various database matches used to verify that a student meets certain general student eligibility criteria, highlighting recent changes.
Discuss how to document whether or not a student meets the definition of a veteran for Title IV aid purposes.
Review recent modifications to the construction of the COA and how to correctly implement the changes.
Explain in detail the changes the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) made to Federal Methodology (FM) that are effective for the 2009-10 processing cycle. The training will give special emphasis to the expanded criteria by which an applicant may be considered an independent student.
Examine the drug conviction component of FM.
Discuss the impact of institutional policies on student eligibility.
Each topic will include a discussion of changes made by the recently passed Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, as appropriate.
NASFAA will post workshop dates and locations as it receives information from participating states and regions. To learn more about the training and to find a workshop near you, visit the 2008 Fall Training Web Center.
By Jennifer Martin NASFAA Assistant Director for Professional Assessment, Training, and Regulatory Assistance
Posted 08/12/08 to www.NASFAA.org. Redistribution to non-NASFAA institutions is prohibited. Please submit Web Site questions or comments to Web@NASFAA.org.
