NASFAA’s New LearnStudentAid.org is
Accepting Students for October 1 and Beyond
On-line classes off to a great start
Washington, D.C. (September 24, 2004) – LearnStudentAid.org,
NASFAA's new learning community on the Web, is now accepting
on-line enrollment from individuals at NASFAA Member
institutions for classes that will begin October 1, 2004 and
beyond.
Enrollment for the September 1 classes was very encouraging
with over 50 learners and 10 experienced aid administrators
serving as mentors. “We are very pleased with the response to
LearnStudentAid so far,” said Ellen Blackmun, the program’s
director. “There is a real need for more training options in
the financial aid community and we believe LearnStudentAid is
going to help fill that void.”
The four initial course offerings, which together constitute
the “Financial Aid Fundamentals” series, include:
FA 101: Overview of the Student Financial Aid Programs
FA 102: Application Processing
FA 103: Cost of Attendance
FA 104: Need Analysis
These courses are designed for new aid administrators and
support staff members who need to understand the basics of
student financial aid administration, but may also appeal to
those with more experience who need a refresher.
“This is a great opportunity for new aid administrators to
become part of the NASFAA community and feel connected to
others in the profession,” says Blackmun. “When you first
start out in financial aid, you don’t always know where to go
for help or answers to questions. We believe LearnStudentAid
is going to make a big difference in how new aid professionals
tackle the first years on the job.”
About The Program
Courses begin once a month, on or about the first of the
month.
Each individual who enrolls will be assigned to a small group
of learners with whom he or she completes lessons and
participates in Web-based discussion forums. Individuals also
take quizzes on the content in those lessons and monitor their
own progress through the courses.
Learners will be supported by NASFAA staff and by volunteer
mentors from NASFAA Member institutions who will share their
experience and expertise with those in training.
Learners will be given NASFAA Web IDs and passwords, if they
don't already have them. Also, learners will have access to
the NASFAA Encyclopedia on the Web while enrolled.
Pricing
The introductory price for the package of four courses (FA
101, 102, 103, and 104) is $240.00. To qualify for the package
price, the individual must enroll in all four courses at the
same time, pay for them at the same time, and take each class
in the recommended order.
Enrollment in individual courses and/or in a customized
schedule will be at the rate of $65 per course. Enrollment on
a customized schedule is limited to 2 courses per month.
How to Enroll
Complete the on-line registration form found under “How to
Enroll” at LearnStudentAid.org.
Print and submit (by fax or postal mail) the Payment Form.
Include a check or credit card information (Visa or MasterCard
only).
Individuals will be assigned to specific courses once payment
or an institutional purchase order is received and processed.
Enrollment in courses will be confirmed via e-mail to the
individual enrolling in the courses.
Access to courses is granted on the date the first course
begins.
Additional details about the program are available at
LearnStudentAid.org. If you have questions, please email
LearnStudentAid@nasfaa.org or call 202-785-0453 ext. 161.
The National Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators (NASFAA) is a nonprofit membership organization
that represents more than 10,000 financial aid professionals
at nearly 3,000 colleges, universities, and career schools
across the country. Based in Washington, D.C., NASFAA is the
only national association with a primary focus on student aid
legislation, regulatory analysis, and training for financial
aid administrators. Each year, members help more than 8
million students receive funding for postsecondary education.
Submitted by Mindy Kaplan Eline, NASFAA
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