The Fall-2005 USA Funds® Financial-Aid Workshops provide you with the latest information to help you administer federal student loans and other aid programs. There is no charge for the workshops.
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8 a.m.
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Registration and continental breakfast.
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8:30 a.m.
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Policy and regulatory update.
FAFSA worksheets.
Uncommon assets affecting financial need.
USA Funds advantage.
Stress management.
FERPA.
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12:25 p.m.
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Adjourn.
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Session descriptions
Policy and regulatory update. This session reviews the progress of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The session also previews updates to the 2006-2007 Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the federal student-aid-delivery system.
FAFSA worksheets. Certain questions on the FAFSA instruct students and parents to complete FAFSA worksheets A, B and C, which collect information about a family’s untaxed income and benefits received. The federal processor uses these amounts to further define a student’s financial need. This session covers the information collected on the FAFSA worksheets and how it affects financial need.
Uncommon assets affecting financial need.For federal financial-aid purposes, assets are defined as property that is owned by the student’s family and has an exchange value. In determining financial need, three types of assets are taken into account in addition to cash, savings and checking accounts. These assets are investments, businesses and investment farms. This session explores some of the less-common types of assets.
USA Funds advantage. Gain insight into USA Funds products and services that deliver added value to you and your institution. This session highlights new online-learning opportunities, debt-management and default-prevention tools, as well as OpenNet enhancements.
Stress management. Eliminating all stress from your life is impossible, so learning how to manage your stress can be one of the best ways to reduce its harmful effects. This session will help you learn ways to manage stress in your work and personal lives.
FERPA. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act was designed to protect personally identifiable information within students' educational records. Most of the information maintained in the financial-aid office falls under the FERPA regulations. This session reviews what information is covered by FERPA, whose rights are protected, how these requirements affect the financial-aid office and what procedures should be followed to ensure compliance.
If you have questions about the USA Funds Financial-Aid Workshops call USA Funds University at (866) 497-USAF, Ext. 4995.
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