R2T4 Specialist

The NASFAA Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Specialist designation is reserved for those who can correctly apply the knowledge of the treatment of R2T4 concepts across a variety of challenging scenarios, each involving multiple facets to consider. This designation is difficult to earn and represents an in-depth knowledge and understanding of R2T4 as a result of hard work and study.

R2T4 Specialist
Awarded to: Ashley Byers
Issued on: 11/15/2022
Status: Verified

Earning Criteria

Recipients must complete the earning criteria to earn this badge.

General Requirements 

To earn the Return of Title IV Funds Specialist designation, individuals must: 

  • Complete the Return of Title IV Funds NASFAA U Online Course* with a passing grade of at least 93%
  • Hold the NASFAA Credential in Return of Title IV Funds; and 
  • Complete the Return of Title IV Funds NASFAA Specialist exam with a passing score within the designated testing window.

Assessment

The range of topics in this test includes:

  • General Concepts of Return of Title IV Funds
  • Determining the Withdrawal Date
  • Return of Title IV Funds Formula
  • Post-Withdrawal Disbursements and Timeframes

Tests may include questions pertaining to a variety of program structures, such as credit- or clock-hour, term or nonterm, standard or nonstandard term, undergraduate or graduate/professional programs, and programs of various lengths (shorter than one year, two-year, four-year, certificate, etc.).

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