Webinar Wednesdays (Training for Financial Aid Professionals): Check out the May Schedule!

We hope you can join us for one of our free Webinar Wednesday training sessions for financial aid professionals. They happen every Wednesday at 11am and 2pm (eastern time). Just click on the link and register; we will take it from there!

Top Ten Compliance Issues Based On Audit and Program Reviews (May 2)

FSA has compiled the top ten issues that result from both audit and program reviews. This session takes a look at these findings and provides examples and measures to ensure they are not an issue on your campus.

Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 803 634 378

Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 805 468 508

The Life Cycle of the Loan (May 9)

A Direct loan goes through stages during the course of a borrower’s education. This session takes a look at what happens from awarding the loan until it reaches repayment. School responsibilities associated with various aspects of the loan life cycle will be highlighted.

Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 809 394 771

Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 806 968 864

Understanding Loan Repayment Plans and Alternative Repayment Strategies (May 16)

This session will cover both FFEL and Direct Loan Repayment options. Other repayment strategies such as deferments, forbearance and loan consolidation will also be discussed. The attendee should complete the session with an understanding of the choices available to borrowers, special program opportunities and how recent regulatory changes have impacted the repayment environment.

Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 805 697 819

Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 806 426 263

Direct Loan Reconciliation (May 23)

This webinar is designed to take you through the monthly DL reconciliation process and the year end closeout process as well. We will look at various reports, tools and resources available to assist you in reconciling direct loans.

Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 805 796 671

Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 805 969 193

Dana Kelly, Southern Regional Director, Nelnet Partner Solutions