2016 Conference: Tuesday Summaries

• ED Discusses Title IV Eligibility, Competency-Based Education at 2016 National Conference
  August 8, 2016 - An emerging method of measuring student performance is to evaluate what a student can do, demonstrate, or know; the student progresses toward the degree or certificate by demonstrating that he or she is competent in certain areas. Once ...
• Put Your Money Where Your Risks Are: Cybersecurity Requirements for Institutions of Higher Education
  August 5, 2016 - During a breakout session at the 2016 NASFAA National Conference, Linda Wilbanks, director of IT Risk Management for the U.S. Department of Education (ED), shared important recommendations for ensuring the security and confidentiality o...
• Resolving Citizen and Eligible Noncitizen Issues
  July 25, 2016 - In this conference session, Rene Tiongquico and Aaron Washington, both representing the U.S. Department of Education, reviewed information on the topic of citizens and eligible noncitizens as it relates to eligibility for Title IV aid. ...
• Best Practices for Recruitment, Admission and Retention of DREAMers
  July 12, 2016 - In this session, Joe Donlay and Sylvia Martinez discussed how Colorado State University is helping undocumented students with applying for and receiving funding for a postsecondary education. In particular, they discussed Colorado&rsquo...
• 2017-18 FAFSA Updates, Including Early FAFSA and Use of Prior-Prior Year Income
  July 12, 2016 - This session focused on FAFSA updates, the use of prior-prior year income, and strategies institutions can use to help prepare staff and students for the upcoming changes. The first change is that the 2017-18 FAFSA will be available on ...