Return of Title IV Funds - April 2025

Start Date: April 14, 2025
Duration: Five Weeks
Price: $349.00

Register

NASFAA U Logo(Note: After registration, the Access Course button will display, which can be used to access the course learning system. While the learning system is always available, your course will populate in your account shortly before the class start date.)

This five-week interactive online course provides an overview of the return of Title IV funds (R2T4) regulations. Course participants will learn what happens to Title IV funds when a student withdraws before completing the period of enrollment, withdrawal from programs offered in modules, and how to apply the R2T4 formula in order to calculate the amount the school must return to the Title IV programs, or the amounts the student could receive as post-withdrawal disbursement. This course is the perfect learning tool for intermediate and advanced level financial aid professionals designed to provide the necessary tools and subject matter expertise to guide you through the R2T4 process. If you meet the qualification requirements, you may also qualify for the Return of Title IV Funds Specialist designation

Course Outline

  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Return of Title IV Funds
  • Lesson 2: Determining if a Student has Withdrawn and the Return of Title IV Funds Formula
  • Lesson 3: Return of Title IV Funds for Programs Offered in Modules
  • Lesson 4: The Return of Title IV Funds Freeze Date
  • Lesson 5: Post-Withdrawal Disbursements and Time Frames

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 administrators.

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. Please see the Live Instruction Schedule below for this course (subject to change at the discretion of the course instructors).

Live Instruction Schedule 

Date

Time

Session

4/14/2025

2:00 p.m. ET

Intro Session and Lesson 1 Instruction

4/17/2025

2:00 p.m. ET

Lesson 2 Instruction

4/21/2025

2:00 p.m. ET

Lesson 2 Instruction and Examples

4/24/2025

2:00 p.m. ET

Application Session

4/28/2025

2:00 p.m. ET

Lesson 3 Instruction

5/1/2025

2:00 p.m. ET

Application Session

5/5/2025

2:00 p.m. ET

Lesson 4 Instruction

5/8/2025

2:00 p.m. ET

Application Session

5/12/2025

2:00 p.m. ET

Lesson 5 Instruction

5/15/2025

2:00 p.m. ET

Application Session

5/19/2025

2:00 p.m. ET

Wrap-Up

Credential Test Access

Complimentary access to the credential test is provided after successfully completing and passing the course. 

Return of Title IV Funds Specialist Designation 

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

  1. Complete the course with a passing grade of at least 93%;
  2. Hold the NASFAA Credential in Return of Title IV Funds; and 
  3. Complete the Return of Title IV Funds NASFAA Specialist exam with a passing score within the designated testing window.

Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Recertification Points

If you are a certified FAA, this course is eligible for eight Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Recertification Points (RPs). After successfully completing and passing the course, the points will automatically be added to your Dashboard.

Course Instructors

David Downing

Jackie Cottom

Jen Lada

David Downing
NASFAA U Instructor
Jackie Cottom
NASFAA Compliance Generalist and
Webinar Producer

Jen Lada
Adjunct Professor

Technical Requirements

Your online course will be fully browser-based. We strongly recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox 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 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 that we provide an effective, collaborative learning environment where participants receive 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 course start date
  • No refund within 3 calendar days of the day of the course start date

Medical emergencies will be re-scheduled 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.


Related Content

Return of Title IV Funds - September 2024

MORE | ADD TO FAVORITES

PEP R2T4 Reference Sheet

MORE | ADD TO FAVORITES

VIEW ALL
View Desktop Version