LearnStudentAid.org,
NASFAA's new learning community on the Web, is now accepting on-line enrollment
from individuals at NASFAA member institutions for Web-based classes that will begin September 1, 2004.
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 members 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. Individuals who enroll will each be assigned to a small group of learners
with whom he or she 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.
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.
As part of the enrollment process, individuals who sign up
will be given Web IDs and passwords during the period of their course
enrollment, if they don't already have them. They will also be given access to
the NASFAA Encyclopedia on the Web while they take courses.
Complete details regarding available LearnStudentAid.org
courses, pricing, enrollment procedures, mentors, and other features are
available at www.LearnStudentAid.org.
On-line enrollment begins with the registration
form that can be found under "How to Enroll" at www.LearnStudentAid.org. Once the
registration form has been submitted, enrollees must also submit by fax or postal
mail the payment
form, which provides important information regarding payment. 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.
If you have questions about this new training opportunity,
be sure to review the information at www.LearnStudentAid.org
and then write to LearnStudentAid@nasfaa.org
to learn more.
This is a great chance for new aid administrators to become
part of the NASFAA community! Check out the LearnStudentAid.org demonstration to learn more!
By Ellen Blackmun
NASFAA Director of Electronic Services Projects
Posted July 28, 2004 on www.NASFAA.org, Web Site of the
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Copyright 2004.
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