LearnStudentAid.org, NASFAA's new learning community on the
Web, opens its virtual doors on July 18 for enrollment by individuals at NASFAA
member institutions for classes beginning September 1, 2004 or later. At the upcoming Conference in Minneapolis, aid administrators will be able to learn
all about this new training opportunity and sign up on-line at introductory
prices at the NASFAA booth in the exhibit hall.
The four initial course offerings, which together constitute
the "Financial Aid Fundamentals" course series, include:
- FA 101: Overview of the Student Financial Aid Programs
- FA 102: Application Processing
- FA 103: Cost of Attendance
- FA 104: Need Analysis
These courses are designed for new aid administrators and
support staff who need to understand the basics of student financial aid
administration, but may also appeal to those with more experience who need a
refresher. Courses will begin once a month on or about the first of the
month.
The courses are offered on the Web at www.LearnStudentAid.org
using the ANGEL course management system. Through ANGEL, each individual is
assigned to a small cohort of other learners, with whom the learner completes guided lessons and participates in Web-based discussion forums. Individuals also take quizzes on the content in those lessons and monitor their own progress through the courses. Learners will be supported by NASFAA staff and by volunteer mentors from NASFAA Member institutions who will share their experience and expertise with those in training. This is a unique learning opportunity to join an on-line community that has been developed by financial aid administrators for financial aid administrators.
The introductory pricing has been designed to give NASFAA Members a chance to experience this training. During the introductory period, this pricing applies to the first four courses listed above. The cost for the package of 4 courses, including FA 101, 102, 103, and 104, is $240.00. To
qualify for the package, the individual must enroll for the 4 courses at the
same time in the recommended order specified on the enrollment application (FA
101, 102, 103, and 104), and must pay for them at the same time.
Enrollment in individual courses and/or in a customized
schedule will be at the rate of $65 per course. Enrollment on a customized
schedule is limited to 2 courses per month.
The methods of payment that will be accepted are checks or
credit cards (Visa or MasterCard only). Individuals will be assigned to the
specific courses once the payment or institutional purchase order is received
and processed.
Enrollment in LearnStudentAid.org courses will be confirmed
via e-mail to the individual enrolling in the courses. Access to courses is
granted on the date the first course is to begin.
A $35.00 administrative fee will
be applied to all cancellations. A refund of course fees will be
granted for any course where classes have not started. The introductory
pricing period will end when NASFAA announces its permanent pricing policy.
On-line enrollment will be available July 18 to 20 to aid administrators from NASFAA Member institutions who attend the Conference (come to the NASFAA booth in the exhibit hall). On-line enrollment for others will be available beginning July 26, 2004.
Additional information about available LearnStudentAid.org courses, pricing, enrollment procedures, mentors, and other features are available at www.LearnStudentAid.org. See also
the announcement
that will be distributed at the NASFAA Conference. If you are
interested in mentoring and missed the previous opportunity, you can still volunteer. See the June mentoring article for details.
Posted July 9, 2004 on www.NASFAA.org, the Web Site of the
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).
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