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Student Aid Transcript Articles: Winter 1998 and Beyond NASFAA published the following Student Aid Transcript articles within
the past five years. Articles shown with a bright blue hyperlink may be
accessed online in PDF format by clicking on the article title. Most articles published between Winter 1998 and
Spring 2002 are available in hard-copy format only, but may be faxed or
mailed to NASFAA Members upon request. To request a copy of any listed
article, or to request any archived article written prior to 1998, contact
Linda Conard at ConardL@NASFAA.org,
or Tracking Key Performance Indicators with a Digital Dashboard (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) By
Leonard Gude
What
is the status of your award packaging? How much campus-based funding remains
available as of today? When you want to know where you stand in your car, you
check the dash. Now you can do this on your desktop too. Think Sync! Synchronous Web Tools You Can Use (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) By
Ellen Blackmun and Frank Valines As
society grows to expect more real-time, synchronous communications, aid
offices will need to be “in sync” to meet the needs of their students, staff,
and colleagues. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Affordable Document Imaging and Workflow (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) By
Tyler Pruett and Craig Slaughter Streamlining
your office through document imaging doesn’t have to mean an expensive system
and a team of IT professionals to operate it. There are simple, affordable
methods you can apply now. (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) By
Kenneth E. Redd
Many
Americans feel immigration issues are one of the most important issues we
face today, second only to Goals, Objectives & Learning Outcomes -Assessment in Student Aid, Part 2 (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) By
Maureen Amos
An
effective assessment plan for your office requires that you take the time to
identify your goals, create objectives to meet the goals, and define the
learning outcomes of students after they have been exposed to our services.
Part 2 of our assessment series shows you how to do all three. (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) By
Arthur L. Coleman, Scott R. Palmer, and Elizabeth Sanghavi What
really matters in policies relating to race- and ethnicity conscious
financial aid practices? Evidence, process, and the law. This article
identifies key issues in diversity-related financial aid and scholarships,
and encourages vigorous, periodic evaluation by institutions. Education Tax Deductions and Credits (Tax Detective) (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) By
James Briggs
Sometimes
simply having on hand the right resources can help families in your office to
make the best choices for themselves. This article gives some insight into
the differences between tax credits and tax deductions, and a chart and link
to additional information. Breaking Out of Exclusion Confusion (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) By
Mark Bezik, Richard F. Boes, and Franklin J. Plewa In
addition to the Hope and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits, there are exclusions
that may help families reduce their tax burdens. Understanding the effects of
each type of exclusion can help in both student aid counseling and default
prevention measures. Know Your Student Population. Using Surveys in the Financial Aid Office (Research Review) (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) By
Emily Attridge
A
well-planned survey can give you insights into the attitudes,
characteristics, and needs of the students you serve, as well as to chart
changes over time. This article provides the basics of student survey
construction. Important Dates in the Deficit Reduction Act (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) By
Haley Chitty
Print
it out and post it on your bulletin board – this article offers a handy
reference to the “what’s” and “when’s” of the myriad changes made to the
Title IV programs by the Deficit Reduction Act. You were in compliance
yesterday – are you still in compliance today? NASFAA Photo Contest – Opening Doors of Educational Opportunity (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) We
received many impressive submissions to the NASFAA’s Opening Doors photo
contest. Here are the winners and a smattering of others we received. More
photos appear on the NASFAA Web site at
http://www.nasfaa.org/subhomes/photocontest2004/index.html? Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh! (Vol.
17, No.2, 2006) More
humor from the financial aid trenches. Guiding, Inspiring, and Growing New Financial Aid Leaders (Vol.
17, No.1, 2006) By
NASFAA's Leadership Development and Professional Advancement Committee Ten
student aid professionals express their views on promoting the professional
development of aspiring leaders in the student aid field. Private Scholarships Count: Access to Higher Education and the Critical Role of the Private Sector (Vol.
17, No.1, 2006) By
Courtney McSwain Private
scholarship funds play an important role in helping students who have large
unmet need gaps. A recent study examines the challenges in calculating the
number and types of scholarships available, and offers recommendations for future
research efforts. (Vol.
17, No.1, 2006) By
Linda Conard
You
may be surprised to learn about all of the products and services NASFAA
offers. You may be even more surprised to realize that the efforts of you and
your colleagues make it all possible. Private
scholarship funds play an important role in helping students who have large
unmet need gaps. A recent study examines the challenges in calculating the
number and types of scholarships available, and offers recommendations for
future research efforts. (Vol.
17, No.1, 2006) By
Maureen T. Amos
An
assessment plan can be a valuable asset to the student aid office. This
article—the first in a series—explores two important elements of a plan: the
office mission statement, and the needs assessment. Avoiding Illegal Lender Inducements (Legal Checkup) (Vol.
17, No.1, 2006) By
Blain B. Butner and Aaron D. Lacey Changes
in the student loan market have made it increasingly difficult to determine
what is an illegal inducement. This article explores the current state of the
regulatory environment for the federal anti-inducement law. You're Hired! What Aid Directors Look for the in Mid-level Managers (Fast Track) (Vol.
17, No.1, 2006) By
Pamela Fowler A
must-read article for new staff who want to get ahead in the profession, and
directors who want to know how their colleagues manage to find the best and
the brightest. Preparing for Disaster (Tech Bits) (Vol.
17, No.1, 2006) By
Frank Valines Emergencies
happen. Is your office prepared? You’ll find examples, ideas, questions to
ask yourself, and a contingency planning checklist to help you assess your
current plan or create a new one. Plus, we talk with Student Aid Director
Cathy Simoneaux about how Loyola’s aid office coped with Katrina. The Simplified Needs Test (It's Not Always So Simple!) (Tax Detective) (Vol.
17, No.1, 2006) By
James Briggs The
family filed a 1040. Are they eligible for the Simplified Needs Test? How aid
administrators can help eligible families possibly qualify for more
assistance. Thinking Outside the Office (Sounding Board) (Vol.
17, No.1, 2006) By
Julia Clayton Community
service efforts generate goodwill in the community and in the office. The
inspirational story of paints, brushes, and more than a few hearty souls. Pathways to College, Pathways to Change (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Karen Cheng How
the Pathways to College Network uses existing research and proven methods to
help reach students with the information they need to successfully enroll in
and complete postsecondary education. A Shared Agenda and a Call to Action (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Elizabeth Guerard
A
summary of the report—A Shared Agenda—from the Pathways to College Network.
The report synthesizes research on guiding principles and recommendations. College Access Marketing: Using Proven Methods to Promote Change (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Elizabeth Guerard
Social
marketing principles successfully adapted to raising awareness of how to
prepare for college. A Walk through the College Access Marketing Web Site (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Karen Cheng A
step-by-step look at a useful tool in developing a college access marketing
campaign. Financial Aid Guidance: Paving the Way to College for Low-Income Students (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Willis J. Hulings, III How
stakeholders can collaborate to help provide the resources needed to fill the
“guidance gap” between low-income students and their higher-income
counterparts. Early Commitment Financial Aid Programs: Promises, Practices, and Policies (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Cheryl Blanco
An
examination of several scholarship programs that reward academic performance
in secondary school with a commitment to funding postsecondary costs. So What’s the Deal with College Goal Sunday? (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Marcia Weston
Telling
students “college is possible” just isn’t enough. Every February, College
Goal Sunday programs across the nation help families make it possible, by
completing the FAFSA, describing the various student aid programs, and
preparing them for the next steps toward reaching their higher education
goals. What a Difference a Dollar Makes: IASFAA Supports Dollars for Scholars (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
John Carver The
Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators chooses Dollars for
Scholars as the recipient of their efforts and funding for 2004. Customer Service: It’s the People and the Process (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Terry Everson and Laura Gallagher The
last article in our six-part series talks about the processes involved in
customer service. Are you part of the solution or part of the problem? Taxable Scholarships (Tax Detective) (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
James Briggs
Is
the scholarship taxable? The answer is, it depends… Survival! Eight Techniques to Survive and Thrive in Student Aid (Fast Track) (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Darrill Anderson
This
first article in our new column on advancing in the student aid profession
examines what it takes to be a student aid administrator. A Holiday Message (Sounding Board) (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Darrill Anderson
Remembering
the spirit of our profession during the holiday season. Independence Day: Photos from the 2005 NASFAA Conference (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Linda Conard
Looking
back on the 2005 NASFAA Conference as we look forward to Tiki Barber: Leadership and Strong Shoulders (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Linda Conard
Running
back Tiki Barber’s keynote address inspires conference attendees. An Interview with Mark Shields (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) By
Linda Conard
Conference
presenter Mark Shields’ helps us understand where we stand on Capitol Hill.
(Hint: We’re not at the top of the heap…) Ninety-one Conference Attendees Win Scholarships for Their Schools! (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) Conference
vendors and NASFAA offer scholarships as door prizes and 91 schools take home
prizes. (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) Recognizing
the achievements of some extraordinary individuals and committees. They Make It Look So Easy – NASFAA’s Conference and Local Arrangements Committees (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) A
standing ovations for the people who made the National Conference an
unmitigated success. Two New York Public Schools Receive a Gift of $15,500 in Books (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) The
2005 book drive exceeds all expectations – and earns the gratitude of two NY
public schools. Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh (Vol.
16, No.3, 2005) More
funnies from the financial aid trenches. Quick, Inexpensive, and Easy Technology Wins for a Financial Aid Office (Vol.
16, No.2, 2005) By
Douglas A. Levy
Technology
solutions for the aid office have to be expensive and complicated, right?
Don’t bet on it. This article discusses worthwhile options with low-costs
that do not sophisticated technology skills. (Vol.
16, No.2, 2005) By
Susan Ladd A
reporting junkie fesses up to her addiction, and discusses ways to coordinate
data collection and reporting functions within the institution. What Are Web Services and How Can They Help Us? (Vol.
16, No.2, 2005) By
Leonard Gude
As
the Department of Education and others begin to embrace Web services, you’ll
need to know more about it, and how to incorporate it into your own
operations. Financial Aid’s Bill of e-Rights: A Parody (Vol.
16, No.2, 2005) By
Mark Bandre A
utopian view of our unalienable electronic rights. Race-Conscious Financial Aid: After Michigan, Part 2 (Vol.
16, No.2, 2005) By
Elizabeth B. Meers and William E. Thro The
second in a two-part series on awarding race-based student aid. (Vol.
16, No.2, 2005) By
Terry Everson and Laura Gallagher Stress
isn’t always bad—sometimes it’s a motivator. But too much stress—good or
bad—can affect your health, your family, and your job. Number five in our
six-part series on customer service. The Growth and Increasing Scrutiny of School-as-Lender Arrangements Legal
Checkup (Vol.16, No.2, 2005) By
Joel Rudnick
More
and more schools are considering school-as-lender arrangements. What should
you know before you start down this road? Uncovering Undisclosed and Unreported Assets The
Tax Detective (Vol. 16, No.2, 2005) By
James Briggs
Sometimes
the tax return reveals clues to hidden assets. Here’s a few tips on sleuthing
out unreported money to ensure that need-based aid goes to families who
really are needy. Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh (Vol.
16, No.2, 2005) More
chuckles from the student aid trenches. Sounding
Board (Vol. 16, No.2, 2005) By
Joan Zanders
Children
brought to this country as illegal immigrants attend public schools, but the
system seems to forget them when it’s time for college. It’s time to
reconsider the DREAM Act to open the doors of educational opportunity these
children as well. Sounding
Board (Vol. 16, No.2, 2005) By
Thomas Ratliff
Imagine
a future where only two-year colleges can offer Pell Grants so students will
move into the workforce more quickly, and student aid administrators have
become passé. Fiction? Yes. But for how long? Race-Conscious Financial Aid: After Michigan (Vol.
16, No.1, 2005) By
Elizabeth B. Meers and William E. Thro The
first in a two-part series addressing some of the questions frequently asked
by student financial aid administrators about race-conscious financial aid. Becoming Credit-Wise: What Students (and You!) Should Know (Vol.
16, No.1, 2005) By
Jeffrey E. Hanson
A
short primer on understanding how credit reports and credit scoring may
affect students’ borrowing for higher education and beyond. Debt Management Strategies that Work for Graduate and Professional Students (Vol.
16, No.1, 2005) By
NASFAA's Graduate/Professional Issues Committee Four
graduate/professional schools outline their strategies for helping students
understand and manage their debt, and limit their borrowing. We Need to Delight: Taking Customer Service to the Highest Level (Vol.
16, No.1, 2005) By
By Terry Everson and Laura Gallagher Creating
memorable customer service in the student aid office. Fourth in Transcript’s
six-part series on customer service. (Vol.
16, No.1, 2005) By
Cristi Easton
How
and why one school made the leap to ‘round-the-clock service for their
students. Should your school do the same? Death, Taxes, Program Reviews, and Audits (Vol.
16, No.1, 2005) By
Jonathan D. Tarnow
Program
reviews and audits are as inevitable as death and taxes. A few tips on how to
handle them when they occur. (Vol.
16, No.1, 2005) By
James Briggs
The
Department’s stand on conflicting information involves a greater
understanding of Missed Opportunities: Students Who Do Not Apply for Financial Aid (Vol.
16, No.1, 2005) By
Jacqueline E. King
Some
students who do not apply for financial aid are from low-income families. Why
do they fail to apply, and what should we do to change this? (Vol.
16, No.1, 2005) Are
you a hidden Hemingway? Consider writing for Transcript! GPIC Seeks Your Input Concerning Cost of Attendance (Vol.
16, No.1, 2005) GPIC
Seeks Your Input Concerning Cost of Attendance Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh (Vol.
16, No.1, 2005) A
lighthearted look at student aid A Scan of Our Changing Enviroment (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) By NASFAA's Research Committee Looking
ahead to the events and trends may affect our future. What You Need to Know about Private Loans (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) By
Stephen Brown
How
you can help you students sort through wide range of options. Achieving Enrollment Management Bliss: Grasping the Fundamentals (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) By
Stephen Clemente
With
the right approach, enrollment management may bring us back to our counseling
and creative roots. Everybody's Got Them: Tough Customers! (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) By
Terry Everson and Laura Gallagher Some
folks seems impossible to please - and they are. The third in our series on
customer service. Legal
Checkup (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) By Dana Fallon Understanding
the flexibility and limitation created by the recent expansion of the FERPA
regulations. Financial Aid Awards and Services to Graduate/Professional Students in 2002-2003 Research
Briefs(Vol. 15, No.3, 2004) By
Kenneth E. Redd
An insightful look at the results from NASFAA's 2003 Survey of Graduate Aid Policies, Practices, and Procedures (SOGAPPP). Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) More financial aid humor from your colleagues. Have you submitted your story yet? Picture This! A Few Candid Moments at the 2004 Conference. (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) 2004 Conference Photos. Accessing the Mind: The Remarkedable Life of Dr. Benjamin Carson. (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) By
Linda Conard
From troubled teen to gifted neurosurgeon - the life story of NASFAA's Conference keynote speaker is nothing short of inspirational. (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) National Chair George Chin's Inaugural Address at the 2004 National Conference. NASFAA's Carnival of Learning - Fun with the Future! (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) By
Cristi Easton
Fun and food aboundas Minneasota youngsters learn about careers, goals, and what it takes to get a college education. Mind Over MASFAA - A Midwest Association Brain Teaser (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) By
Arman Habegger
Can you guess which Midwest Association states fit these riddles? NASFAA Conference Donate $51,175 in Scholarships! (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) Thanks to the generosity of NASFAA's vendors, some lucky participants gained more than just a wealth of information and camaraderie from the Conference- they took home scholarships for their students. Bravo! Bravo! The 2004 NASFAA Awards (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) By
Elizabeth Guerard
NASFAA honors individuals and groups making outstanding achievements in our field. NASFAA's Conference and Local Arrangement Committees Helped Us Make It After All. (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) A small tribute to some big heroes of this year's Conference. Conference Participants Make Record Donation to Minnesota Libraries Conference
Participants Make Record Donation to (Vol.
15, No.3, 2004) Donating book and gift cards, Conference participants bestowed a wealth of resources on two area libraries. Electronic Aid Services for Parents (Vol.
15, No.2, 2004) By
Val Meyers How
one school uses technology to keep parents in the loop. Steps to Customer Loyalty: Your Secret to Success (Vol.
15, No.2, 2004) By
Terry Everson and Laura Gallagher Turn
daily customer services situations into customer loyalty opportunities An Umbrella for Your Parade When Difficult Students Reign (Vol.
15, No.2, 2004) By
Rita Shelley and Ted Lewis Pirtle Recognizing
the value of your work helps you weather any difficult students Strengthening Technical Communication: Introduction to Microsoft InfoPath. (Vol.
15, No.2, 2004) By
Stephen Clemente
Learn
how to use a powerful tool that your institution may already own. Sometime You Just Have to Laugh (Vol.
15, No.2, 2004) Admit
it - now and then financial aid can be very funny. When I'n Gone, the Office Is Closed (Vol.
15, No.2, 2004) By
Kelly Hoggatt
A survival
guide for the one-person aid office. Calling All Student Aid Professionals (Vol.
15, No.2, 2004) By
Susan Luhman
NASFAA's
excellent adventure. Do you have what it takes to be a Standard of Excellence
reviewer? Recurrent Program Review and Audit Findings and How to Avoid Them (Vol.
15, No.2, 2004) By
An
ounce of prevention... A must read for all financial aid directors. (Vol.
15, No.2, 2004) By
Kenneth E. Redd The
Gratz and Grutter decisions may have raised as many questions as they
answered about race-targeted aid. (Vol.
15, No.2, 2004) (Vol.
15, No.2, 2004) By
Emily Attridge
Can
BBAY be the best way? This sounding board author says yes! Trends, Strategies, and Tactics for Reaching Prospective Student Consumers (Vol.
15, No.1, 2004) By
Scott Lomas Schools
may need to adopt marketing communications strategies to reach families who
are shopping to select a college The Data-Driven Financial Aid Office (Vol.
15, No.1, 2004) By
John Parker As
you gather information about your office, turn numbers into data, and data
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