As part of USA Funds^®’ commitment to promoting the success of financial-aid professionals through innovative programs, USA Funds University offers, at no cost, a series of webcast training sessions. These sessions, designed for new financial-aid administrators as well as experienced financial-aid professionals, provide a basic understanding of the fundamentals of student financial aid.

Upcoming training topics and dates (All times Eastern time)

Citizenship

May 30, 2007, 2 - 3 p.m.

In addition to all other general eligibility requirements, a student must be a citizen or eligible noncitizen to receive aid from the federal student-aid program. This session covers citizenship requirements and issues surrounding documenting students’ citizenship for Title-IV financial-aid purposes.

Consumer information

May 31, 2007, 2 - 3 p.m.

Schools participating in the Title-IV program are required to disclose specific information to current and prospective students and staff. The Department of Education stresses the importance of providing students with reliable information regarding a school’s academic programs, facilities and financial-aid programs. Learn to identify categories of information that your school must provide and the different methods of disseminating the information. Also learn how to identify the required information, reports and deadlines.

Federal update

May 29, 2007, 2 - 3 p.m.

With the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005, the election of a new Congress and reauthorization, there are many changes taking place in financial aid. This session discusses the changes and answers questions you may have.