If you were unable to attend NASFAA's Fall 2008 Training Series - Aspects of Student Eligibility, you can now purchase the Participant's Handout distributed at the workshops. A limited supply of the materials is available. The materials focus on database matches, verifying veteran status, drug convictions, recent modifications to constructing the cost of attendance (COA), changes to Federal Methodology (FM), and the impact of institutional policies on student eligibility. A "head's up" about reauthorization changes is included within each topical area.

NOTE: NASFAA's Value and Value Plus Members will receive directions on how to download a complimentary electronic copy of the Fall Training materials. The ability to download a copy is one of the many benefits of the Value and Value Plus memberships.

The Materials:

• Provide an overview of the various database matches used to verify that a student meets certain general student eligibility criteria, highlighting recent changes.

• Explain 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 recent and upcoming changes to FM. The materials include 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.

Cost:

The price for a set of materials is $75 for members and $150 for non-members. NASFAA's Value and Value Plus Members will receive a complementary electronic copy of the materials.

What You Will Receive:

You will receive a Participant's Guide containing information that includes resource information and a paper copy of the PowerPoint slides.

Information Included:

Section I - Introduction

• Selected Amendments to the Higher Education Act from P.L. 110-315 Affecting Student Eligibility
• NASFAA Reauthorization Webinar 8/21/08 Section 484 Handout

Section II - Database Matches

• Listing of Database Matches
• Database Match Results that Trigger a C-Code and Require Resolution
• Resolving Problems with Selective Service Match
• Resolving Problems with Social Security Administration (SSA) Citizenship Match
• Resolving Problems with Department of Homeland Security Primary Verification and Secondary Confirmation Matches
• Resolving Problems with SSA Student's Social Security Number (SSN) Match - Rejects 18 and 8
• Resolving Problems with SSA Student's SSN Match - Reject D
• Resolving Problems with SSA Student's SSN Match - Reject R
• Resolving Problems with SSA Parent's SSN Match - Rejects 6 and 7
• Resolving Problems with SSA Parent's SSN Match - Rejects E and F
• Resolving Problems with SSA Parent's SSN Match - Rejects S and T
• Resolving Problems with Veterans Affairs Veterans Status Match
• Resolving Problems with National Student Loan Data System Match

Section III - Veteran Status

• Determining and Documenting Dependency Status for Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces
• Standard Form 180
• Veterans Administration Training and Education Benefits
• Summary of Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act
• NASFAA Reauthorization Webinar 8/21/08 Veteran/Military Handout

Section IV - Drug Convictions

• The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended
• Drug Abuse Hold - The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-690)
• Incarcerated Students - 34 CFR 600.2 and 34 CFR 668.32(c)(2),(3)

Section V - Federal Methodology Changes

• The College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA)
• The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)
• Dependency Status Questions From the 2009-10 Draft FAFSA
• Simplified Needs Test and Auto Zero EFC
• Dislocated Worker
• Means-Tested Federal Benefit Programs
• Auto Zero EFC for Federal Pell Grant Only
• Untaxed Income
• Special Combat Pay
• Veterans Educational Benefits
• Cooperative Education Income
• Qualified Education Benefits
• Income Protection Allowance Changes: 2008-09 and Later
• Professional Judgment Issues

Section VI - Changes to the Construction of the Cost of Attendance

• Purpose of the Cost of Attendance (COA)
• Changes Made by the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (HERA)
• Changes Made by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA)
• Implementing COA Changes
• Tracking Form for Changes to COA: Required Components
• Tracking Form for Changes to COA: Optional Components
• Budget Construction

Section VII - Impact of Institutional Policies on Student Eligibility

• Administrative Capability Requirements: 34 CFR 668.16

To Order:

Fall Training materials are available for purchase in NASFAA's Online Store.

You can also print out the NASFAA Publications Order Form and mail it to NASFAA with your payment.

REMINDER: NASFAA's Value and Value Plus Members will receive directions on how to download a complimentary electronic copy of the Fall Training materials. The ability to download a copy is one of the many benefits of the Value and Value Plus memberships.

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