Higher Education Loans
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Duration: Eight Weeks
Price: $529.00
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Course Description
This eight-week interactive online course will review the types of higher education loan programs. It will cover the Direct Loan application and origination process, eligibility criteria, annual and aggregate limits, expected time to credential, schedule of reductions, loan periods, loan repayment plans, deferments, forbearance, discharges, and counseling requirements. It will also cover private education loans, institutional loans, and loan disclosures and practices.
This course is the perfect learning tool for new and intermediate-level financial aid professionals, designed to provide the necessary tools and subject matter expertise to guide you through the Direct Loan process, as well as provide a general overview of all higher education loans.
Course Instructors
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Tonya Hsiung |
Norma Robinson |
Darcy Johnson, FAAC® |
Course Structure
This course utilizes multiple teaching and learning methods to ensure participants develop a true understanding of the topic. As a participant of this course, you will be asked to:
- Attend live instruction
- Complete reading assignments
- Review educational video lessons
- Complete learning assessments
- Engage in online discussions
- Collaborate with other financial aid professionals
While there is flexibility built into our online courses to accommodate busy work and life schedules and the time commitment is variable, you can expect to spend an average of 6 to 8 hours a week on a course. Our courses have weekly due dates for assessments included in the course syllabus, which becomes available on the first day of the course. All assessments must be submitted by the course end date.
The live instruction classes last approximately one hour, and participation is strongly encouraged due to the collaborative nature of the courses. If unable to attend the live instruction, each class is recorded for on-demand viewing by the course attendee.
Live Instruction Schedule
Subject to change at the discretion of the course instructors.
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Time |
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Monday |
10/19/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Thursday |
10/22/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Monday |
10/26/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Thursday |
10/29/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Monday |
11/2/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Thursday |
11/5/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Monday |
11/9/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Thursday |
11/12/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Monday |
11/16/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Thursday |
11/19/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Monday |
11/23/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Thursday |
11/26/2026 |
Thanksgiving - NO CLASS |
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Monday |
11/30/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Thursday |
12/3/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Monday |
12/7/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Thursday |
12/10/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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Monday |
12/14/2026 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Recertification Points
If you are an FAAC®, this course is eligible for ten Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Recertification Points (RPs). After successfully completing and passing the course, the points will automatically be added to your Dashboard.
Financial Aid Competencies
This course aligns with the following NASFAA Financial Aid Competencies:
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Technical Requirements
Your online course will be fully browser-based. We strongly recommend using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your internet browser for the live instruction meetings. The audio portion of online courses will be delivered directly through your computer’s speakers or attached headphones. We recommend you test your computer's ability to stream audio prior to joining the first live session. We encourage you to have a microphone and camera set up so you can participate in our live instruction sessions, although it is not required.
Accommodations
If you require any special accommodations for this course, please contact us at [email protected]. Accommodations must be requested at least two weeks prior to the start of the course.
Cancellation Policy
We limit our online class size to ensure an effective, collaborative learning environment where participants receive the experience and attention they need. Requests to cancel must be sent to [email protected].
By submitting your registration, you agree to the following Cancellation Policy:
- $50 cancellation fee up to 11 calendar days prior to the course start date
- $75 cancellation fee within 4-10 calendar days of the course start date
- No refund within 3 calendar days of the day of the course start date
Medical emergencies will be rescheduled to another available course with a doctor’s note. Please feel free to contact [email protected] for technical questions or concerns about attending an online course.
Additional Questions
For additional questions, please review the helpful guide of Online Course Frequently Asked Questions.
