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 from 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 campus of Clemson University, 295 acres of gardens and nature trails. Visit Clemson’s website at
www.clemson.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 Lightsey Bridge II Apartments. Participants should plan to arrive no later than 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2009 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 Sunday, June 14, 2009. The first class begins at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2009. The workshop will end on Friday, June 19, 2009 by 11:30 for room check-out.
Participants may arrive on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Saturday. There is an additional charge of $20 if you arrive on Saturday.
Please make your travel arrangements to allow you to arrive before the workshop begins on Sunday afternoon and for you to attend all of Friday morning activities.
Cost
Registration fee for the workshop is
$675, if registration is completed by
May 22, 2009 and $725 if registration is completed after May 22, 2009. The registration fee includes all instructional materials, most meals, housing and your 09-10 SASFAA membership ($25). Early arrivals- those arriving on Saturday, June 13, 2009 will be charged an additional $20 fee to cover the additional night’s lodging.
Housing
Housing will be provided in Lightsey Bridge II Apartments located on Clemson’s campus. Lightsey Bridge II has 4 private bedrooms that share common living space (kitchen, living room, and a modified bath and a half). You may view Housing accommodations by visiting
www.clemson.edu/housing/area_descriptions/apartments/lightsey_bridge2. Lightsey Bridge has basic Direct TV service outlets and Internet access data ports are provided in the apartments. You must provide your own television, laptop and DSL connection cable. Wireless access is available in many areas of campus. Telephone service is not available in apartments. The kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave, and range. The living room is not furnished. Each bedroom has one single bed, one desk and chair, one chest-of-drawers, and one closet. Linens include one pillow, one pillowcase, two sheets, one thin blanket, 2 bath towels and 1 washcloth.
Food
All meals will be self-selected cafeteria meals except for Wednesday night. Beginning with dinner on Sunday, June 14, 2009, participants will be provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner except for Wednesday 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.
| Sunday, June 14 |
Dinner (picnic) |
| Monday, June 15 |
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner |
| Tuesday, June 16 |
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner |
| Wednesday, June 17 |
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner - on your own |
| Thursday, June 18 |
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner - Banquet |
| Friday, June 19 |
Breakfast |
Travel
Clemson University is located in Clemson, SC. The Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) services most major airlines and/or commuter flights from around the country. You are responsible for your transportation from the airport to Clemson University. Shuttle services are available, the charges and rates may be viewed at
www.atchisontransport.com. For driving directions, please visit Clemson University’s website at
http://www.clemson.edu/visitors/drivingdirections.html.
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 |
| HERA |
CCRAA |
HEOA |
| Stimulus Package |
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Workshop Instructors
Greg Martin, U.S. Department of Education Representative
Mandy Branch-Friar, University of Georgia
Travis Brown, American Intercontinental University
Bryan Erslan, Lincoln Memorial University
Brad Honious, Valencia Community College
Regina Huggins, Wake Technical Community College
Lauren Mack, Charlotte School of Law
Tabatha McAllister, University of South Carolina
Tony Patterson, North Carolina State University
Runan Pendergrast, Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Amy Wood, Tennessee State University
For More Information
Sharon Oliver, SASFAA Vice President
North Carolina Central University
919-530-7412
soliver@nccu.edu
Jill Rayner, Curriculum Coordinator
North Georgia College and State University
706-864-1688
jprayner@ngcsu.edu
Keith Reeves, Local Arrangements
Clemson University
864-656-5085
dkr@clemson.edu
