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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
This pre‑conference training equips financial aid professionals with essential knowledge and skills to confidently administer the federal Direct Loan program. Key topics include:
- Direct Loan Program Overview & Regulations
Builds a strong foundation in federal Direct Loan requirements and institutional responsibilities.
- Borrower Eligibility, Limits & Loan Types
Ensures accurate determination of eligibility and correct loan awarding.
- Origination, Disbursement & Reporting
Supports precise loan processing and timely, accurate reporting to the Department of Education.
- Loan Periods, Enrollment Status & Proration
Promotes consistent, compliant application of loan rules across student populations.
- Reconciliation & Error Resolution
Reduces discrepancies, supports clean records, and minimizes compliance risk.
- Documentation, Recordkeeping & Audit Readiness
Strengthens practices needed for program reviews and audits.
Why It Matters: Direct Loans represent a high‑volume, high‑risk area of financial aid administration. This credential equips professionals with practical skills to improve accuracy, support compliance, and earn a nationally recognized NASFAA credential.
When: Monday, October 26 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (lunch provided) “
Cost:
Conference attendees: free
Pre-conference workshop only attendees:
- If you are not currently a member but wish to attend, the cost of membership ($70) and the cost of the workshop ($10) will be reflected on the invoice for a total of $80.
- For current NYSFAAA members, the invoice will reflect $10.
How to register: Simply log into the conference registration form, you will have the option to register for the conference and select that you will also attend the pre-conference workshop OR you can indicate that you only wish to register for the pre-conference workshop.
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