As we enter the peak of gift-giving season, it’s time to celebrate the greatest gift of all (wink, wink): NASFAA compliance tools! Being a member of NASFAA has its perks, especially when it comes to having access to numerous compliance tools at your fingertips. Here is a small sample of NASFAA offerings that can help you effectively administer Title IV financial aid programs:
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1. Today’s NewsStaying updated on the latest guidance from the Department of Education, discussions on student aid policy, and NASFAA training opportunities will help ensure your office remains in compliance with Title IV provisions. |
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2. AskRegsWhen you have one of those, "What do we do if…?" questions, search our Knowledgebase of answers or submit your own inquiry. Our team will research your question and provide a comprehensive answer, including applicable citations. Members only. |
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3. Online Courses*We offer in-depth training on a wide range of topics for all levels of aid administrators, from an Overview of the Financial Aid Programs and Verification, to the Return of Title IV Funds and Cash Management. Completing an online course qualifies you to sit for the test for the applicable NASFAA Professional Credential. |
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4. Self-Study Guides*If you’re interested in independent training, self-study guides are available and include quizzes, exercises, and reflective questions to help reinforce compliance with Title IV rules. They also make great reference materials! Downloading a self-study guide also qualifies you to sit for the test for the applicable NASFAA Professional Credential. |
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5. Webinars*NASFAA webinars encompass a wide range of topics, including policy updates, topical town halls, and spotlights on common compliance issues. Registering for a webinar also provides you access to the recording for up to 12 months. |
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6. Compliance Engine: Self-Evaluation ChecklistsSchools may use the Compliance Engine to complete a comprehensive, collaborative self-evaluation of their federal financial aid operations. (If you want one of your peers to complete an assessment instead, see numbers 10 & 11 below.) Members only. |
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7. Compliance Engine: P&P Builder*One of the biggest compliance issues schools face is compiling a complete policies and procedures manual. Using the P&P Builder, schools can easily create a centralized and accessible policies and procedures manual through the Compliance Engine. Members only. |
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8. Blue Icon Advisors*From new aid director coaching and enrollment management advising, to operations reviews and compliance assessments, Blue Icon offers a wide array of services for your institution and financial aid staff. |
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9. NASFAA CommunitiesConnect, engage, and learn with NASFAA Communities, where you and your team can find your people. With several communities to choose from — and more to come soon — you’ll have the opportunity to connect with financial aid professionals with similar interests. Have a question about how other directors are handling a new regulatory change? Or, are you a new professional looking to connect with others early in their career? With NASFAA Communities, you can easily network and share best practices with others in the field. |
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10. Compiled RegulationsOur Compliance Engine, P&P Builder, and Student Aid Reference Desk all pull information from our Complied Regulations. These pages will show you the current rules, as well as language that will go into effect at a later date. |
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11. Standards of Excellence*Blue Icon Advisors administers the NASFAA SOE program, which offers comprehensive, objective, and confidential peer reviews conducted by practicing financial aid administrators. A Standards of Excellence peer review has a lot of similarities to a Department of Education program review, but in addition to identifying compliance issues, we also highlight school strengths and recommend ways to increase efficiency, effectively use technology, and improve customer service. Members only. |
*Additional costs may apply.
Publication Date: 12/21/2023