2008 SASFAA Summer
New Aid Officers Workshop
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
May 28- June 2, 2008

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Purpose
The SASFAA Summer Workshop is an intense professional development activity designed to provide a working knowledge of the federal financial aid programs, as well as an understanding of the laws and regulations that govern these programs. The curriculum will take the student from A-Z covering the basics of financial aid.

Intended Audience
The workshop is intended for new financial aid administrators with less than three years of experience in the field of financial aid. Other individuals whose professional responsibilities include significant contact with the financial aid process are welcome to attend the workshop on a space-available basis. Preference will be given to financial aid administrators.

Format of Workshop
A carefully selected faculty of experienced aid administrators selected from the SASFAA states and representing diverse institutions will provide instruction. These individuals will team-teach and work with the same class of participants throughout the week. Instruction will include the use of case studies, lectures, and interactive instruction. The faculty will be on site for the entire week, providing opportunities for ample interaction outside the classroom.

Location and Dates
The workshop will be held on the lush, 135-acre campus of Bellarmine University.  Visit Bellarmine’s website at www.bellarmine.edu to view the campus.  Classes will be conducted in classrooms that contain PC’s, projectors, and other equipment.  All workshop participants will stay in Anniversary Hall and Petrik Hall. Participants should plan to arrive no later than 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 to check-in and take care of on-site registration activities. Check-in and on-site registration will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. The first class begins at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. The workshop will end on Monday, June 2, by 11:30 for room check-out.

Participants may arrive on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Tuesday. There is an additional charge of $34.50 if you arrive on Tuesday.

Please make your travel arrangements to allow you to arrive before the workshop begins on Wednesday afternoon and for you to attend all of Monday morning activities.

Cost
Registration fee for the workshop is $675, if registration is completed by May 2, 2008 and $725 if registration is completed after May 2, 2008. The registration fee includes all instructional materials, most meals, housing and your 08-09 SASFAA membership ($25). A minimum non-refundable (but transferable) deposit of $100 must accompany the registration form. Early arrivals- those arriving on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 will be charged an additional $34.50 fee to cover the additional night’s lodging.

Housing

Housing will be provided in Anniversary Hall and Petrik Hall located on Bellarmine’s campus.  Anniversary Hall is a 4 story coeducational residence hall with 2 large single occupancy bedrooms connected by a full bathroom.  Petrik Hall is a 5 floor suite style building. Each suite has 5 bedrooms (single occupancy in each bedroom), two bathrooms, and a common living area. Basic furnishings include an extra long twin bed, a desk with hutch and chair, and a wardrobe. Anniversary and Petrik have wired internet access (must bring ethernet connection cord with laptop) and telephone connections in each bedroom, but phones are not provided. Televisions are not provided.  Linens include one pillow, one pillowcase, two sheets, one blanket, 2 towels, 2 washcloths, and 2 hand towels.  Participants may want to bring additional linen items for their own comfort.  For additional information on the residence halls visit http://www.bellarmine.edu/studentaffairs/residence/
Click on Anniversary or Petrik Hall.

Food
Beginning with dinner on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, participants will be provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner except for Saturday dinner which is on your own. Morning and afternoon beverage and snack breaks will be provided. There are several special activities and functions planned throughout the week. Cafeteria meals are self-selected. The following meals will be provided to participants:

Wednesday, May 28	Dinner (picnic)
Thursday, May 29	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Friday, May 30	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Saturday, May 31	Breakfast Lunch Dinner - on your own
Sunday, June 1	Breakfast Lunch Dinner - Banquet
Monday, June 2	Breakfast

Travel
Bellarmine University is located in Louisville, KY.  The Louisville International Airport – Standiford Field Airport (SDF) services most major airlines and/or commuter flights from around the country.  You are responsible for your transportation from the airport to Bellarmine University.  Taxi cabs are available at the traffic island on the left of the taxi stand. For driving directions, please visit Bellarmine University’s website at http://www.bellarmine.edu/admissions/campusdirections.asp

Curriculum
Topics to be covered include:

The Application Process	Professional Judgment	Student Eligibility
Return of Title IV Funds	Awarding/Packaging	Federal Methodology
Federal Aid Programs	Reporting/Record Keeping	Loan Certification
FISAP & Program Participation Agreement (PPA)	Verification	IRS Forms
Cost of Attendance	Disbursing Title IV Aid	FERPA
Satisfactory Academic Progress	Valuable Websites	ACG & SMART

Workshop Instructors
      Cedric Trigg, University of Louisville
      Forrest Stuart, Rhodes College
      Jill Rayner, North Georgia College & State University
      Kiesha Pope, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
      Sharon Oliver, North Carolina Central University
      Wayne Bodiford, St. Johns River Community College
      Buddy Jackson, Faulkner University
      Runan Pendergrast, Bluegrass Community & Technical College
      Tony Patterson, North Carolina State University
      Patrick James, Millsaps College
      Marilynn King, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
      Mandy Branch-Friar, University of Georgia
      Lauren  Mack, Limestone College
      Travis Brown, American Intercontinental University
      Greg Martin, U.S. Department of Education

For More Information

Pat Arauz, SASFAA Vice President
University of Louisville
502-852-6145
502-852-0182 (fax)
p.arauz@louisville.edu

Sandra Neel, NAOW Curriculum Coordinator
University of Tennessee at Martin
731-881-7040
731-881-7036 (fax)
sneel@utm.edu

Dawn Graviss, Local Arrangements
Bellarmine University
502-452-8280
502-452- 8486 (fax)
dgraviss@bellarmine.edu