2014 SASFAA Summer
New Aid Officers Workshop
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
June 15-20, 2014
New Aid Officers Workshop
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
June 15-20, 2014
Training
Camp – Gearing Up for Success
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
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
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.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Topics to be covered include:
Application Process
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Federal Student Aid Programs
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Professional Judgment
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Consumer Information
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Federal Update
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Return of Title IV
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Cost of Attendance
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Financial Aid Toolkit
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Satisfactory Academic Progress
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Federal Direct Loans
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Interest Sessions (TBD)
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Student Eligibility
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Federal Methodology
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Packaging and Notification
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Verification
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Participants will be able to test for NASFAA
Credentials in some of the topics listed above.
Details will be provided during the summer workshop.
Registration Fees
The registration fee includes all
instructional materials, housing (June
15-20),
most meals, and SASFAA 2014-2015 membership.
Workshop Registration Fee - $675 - For
registration on/before May 30
Optional Costs
Housing Option C $85 2-person suite
Location and Dates
The workshop will be held on the campus of the University of South
Carolina Upstate. Visit USC Upstate’s website at http://www.uscupstate.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 the Magnolia House
suite-style complex. Participants should plan to arrive no later than 1:00 p.m.
on Sunday, June15, 2014 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 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014. The first class begins at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014. The workshop will end on Friday, June 20, 2014 by 11:00 for room check-out.
Participants may arrive on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm on Saturday. There is an additional charge of $35 if you arrive on Saturday this includes extra night lodging and snack.
Check-in and on-site registration will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014. The first class begins at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014. The workshop will end on Friday, June 20, 2014 by 11:00 for room check-out.
Participants may arrive on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm on Saturday. There is an additional charge of $35 if you arrive on Saturday this includes extra night lodging and snack.
Travel
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.
University of South Carolina Upstate is located in Spartanburg, SC. The Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) services most major airlines and/or commuter flights from around the country http://gspairport.com/. You are responsible for your transportation from the airport to USC Upstate. Shuttle services are available, the charges and rates may be viewed at http://www.atchisontransport.com.
For driving directions, please visit https://www.uscupstate.edu/about/Campus/Default.aspx?id=8446
Housing
Magnolia House is a brand new housing facility. This 105,000 square foot suite-style complex can house up to 352 students in its eighty-seven suites, including single or double rooms and handicap-accessible units. You may view Housing accommodations by visiting: https://www.uscupstate.edu/studentaffairs/housing/default.aspx?id=24946. You must provide your own television and laptop. Telephone service is not available in apartments.
Magnolia House is a brand new housing facility. This 105,000 square foot suite-style complex can house up to 352 students in its eighty-seven suites, including single or double rooms and handicap-accessible units. You may view Housing accommodations by visiting: https://www.uscupstate.edu/studentaffairs/housing/default.aspx?id=24946. You must provide your own television and laptop. Telephone service is not available in apartments.
Option A and B will be assigned based on registration date, until
suites are depleted.
Option A Option
B
4 per suite individual sleeping 4 per suite/double sleeping
4 per suite individual sleeping 4 per suite/double sleeping
Option C - Additional $85
2 per suite individual sleeping
Suite Amenities - each suite in the
Magnolia House is equipped with the following:
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Bed, a desk, two
chests of drawers, and an armoire
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Full bathroom
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Communal living area
with furniture
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Micro fridge
(microwave and refrigerator combination).
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Basic electricity
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Water service
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Garbage collection
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Wireless internet
access
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Stain and scratch
resistant furniture
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Linens includes - one
pillow, 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 15, 2014,
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 15
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Dinner
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Wednesday, June 18
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Breakfast
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Monday, June 16
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Lunch
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Dinner - on your own
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Dinner
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Thursday, June 19
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Breakfast
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Tuesday, June 17
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dinner
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Friday, June 20
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Breakfast
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2014 Workshop Faculty
State
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Name
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Name
of Institution/Agency
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AL
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Vickie Adams
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Jacksonville
State University
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AL
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Stephanie
Miller
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Jacksonville
State University
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FL
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Joan Bailey
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St.
Petersburg College
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FL
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Peggy Myers
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University of
Florida
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GA
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Jody Darby
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Chattahoochee
Technical College
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KY
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Lori Mitchum
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Murray State
University
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KY
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Cedric D.
Trigg
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University of
Louisville
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NC
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Kamesia Ewing
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Fayetteville
State University
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SC
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Aria Simmons
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Midlands
Technical College
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SC
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Sarah Dowd
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Tri-County
Technical College
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TN
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David Haggard
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Bryan College
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VA
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Brenda Burke
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Virginia
Commonwealth University
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For More Information
Tabatha McAllister SASFAA Vice President
University of South Carolina – Palmetto College
mcallisv@mailbox.sc.edu
University of South Carolina – Palmetto College
mcallisv@mailbox.sc.edu
Amy Moser,
Treasurer
Nelnet education
Loan Servicing
Amy.moser@nelnet.net
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