NASFAA Core Materials Survey

NASFAA Core Materials

Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP) is excited to offer financial aid training based on the NASFAA Core Curriculum for 2013-14. After completing our courses, trainees will be eligible to take the NASFAA credentialing exam for five of the 14 modules at no cost. Our goal is to facilitate trainings on the Core topics to help provide your staff with professional development opportunities and a chance to receive credentials in the areas most beneficial to your school.

To accomplish this goal, we need your feedback. Please complete the following survey and tell us how we can offer these trainings to best suit your needs.

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* 1. Choose the top three training topics you'd like to attend.

	Choice #1	Choice #2	Choice #3
Application Process--introduces the application and delivery system processes, including the electronic and paper financial aid applications.	Application Process--introduces the application and delivery system processes, including the electronic and paper financial aid applications. Choice #1	Application Process--introduces the application and delivery system processes, including the electronic and paper financial aid applications. Choice #2	Application Process--introduces the application and delivery system processes, including the electronic and paper financial aid applications. Choice #3
Student Eligibility--provides an overview of general student eligibility criteria and documentation requirements. The module acquaints participants with the role of the Central Processing System (CPS), the student eligibility database matches and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The module also provides information on how certain educational programs affect student eligibility.	Student Eligibility--provides an overview of general student eligibility criteria and documentation requirements. The module acquaints participants with the role of the Central Processing System (CPS), the student eligibility database matches and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The module also provides information on how certain educational programs affect student eligibility. Choice #1	Student Eligibility--provides an overview of general student eligibility criteria and documentation requirements. The module acquaints participants with the role of the Central Processing System (CPS), the student eligibility database matches and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The module also provides information on how certain educational programs affect student eligibility. Choice #2	Student Eligibility--provides an overview of general student eligibility criteria and documentation requirements. The module acquaints participants with the role of the Central Processing System (CPS), the student eligibility database matches and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The module also provides information on how certain educational programs affect student eligibility. Choice #3
Verification--provides an overview of verification principles and guides the financial aid administrator through the verification process.	Verification--provides an overview of verification principles and guides the financial aid administrator through the verification process. Choice #1	Verification--provides an overview of verification principles and guides the financial aid administrator through the verification process. Choice #2	Verification--provides an overview of verification principles and guides the financial aid administrator through the verification process. Choice #3
Cost of Attendance--introduces the concept of cost of attendance, describes each cost component used to develop student budgets and presents how financial aid administrators develop the cost of attendance for their institutions	Cost of Attendance--introduces the concept of cost of attendance, describes each cost component used to develop student budgets and presents how financial aid administrators develop the cost of attendance for their institutions Choice #1	Cost of Attendance--introduces the concept of cost of attendance, describes each cost component used to develop student budgets and presents how financial aid administrators develop the cost of attendance for their institutions Choice #2	Cost of Attendance--introduces the concept of cost of attendance, describes each cost component used to develop student budgets and presents how financial aid administrators develop the cost of attendance for their institutions Choice #3
Federal Methodology (FM)--provides an overview of need analysis and an explanation of the FM models, formulas, and Automatic Zero EFC alternative for determining the expected family contribution (EFC). Examples are used to demonstrate the computation of an EFC under the FM.	Federal Methodology (FM)--provides an overview of need analysis and an explanation of the FM models, formulas, and Automatic Zero EFC alternative for determining the expected family contribution (EFC). Examples are used to demonstrate the computation of an EFC under the FM. Choice #1	Federal Methodology (FM)--provides an overview of need analysis and an explanation of the FM models, formulas, and Automatic Zero EFC alternative for determining the expected family contribution (EFC). Examples are used to demonstrate the computation of an EFC under the FM. Choice #2	Federal Methodology (FM)--provides an overview of need analysis and an explanation of the FM models, formulas, and Automatic Zero EFC alternative for determining the expected family contribution (EFC). Examples are used to demonstrate the computation of an EFC under the FM. Choice #3
Packaging & Notification of Awards--discusses the goals and considerations involved in packaging, and provides information concerning the award notification process.	Packaging & Notification of Awards--discusses the goals and considerations involved in packaging, and provides information concerning the award notification process. Choice #1	Packaging & Notification of Awards--discusses the goals and considerations involved in packaging, and provides information concerning the award notification process. Choice #2	Packaging & Notification of Awards--discusses the goals and considerations involved in packaging, and provides information concerning the award notification process. Choice #3
Return of Title IV Funds--provides an overview of the return of Title IV funds provisions, including withdrawal date and length of program.	Return of Title IV Funds--provides an overview of the return of Title IV funds provisions, including withdrawal date and length of program. Choice #1	Return of Title IV Funds--provides an overview of the return of Title IV funds provisions, including withdrawal date and length of program. Choice #2	Return of Title IV Funds--provides an overview of the return of Title IV funds provisions, including withdrawal date and length of program. Choice #3
Professional Judgment (PJ)--discusses PJ principles and special circumstances that may warrant PJ, including possible considerations, potential adjustments and examples of documentation.	Professional Judgment (PJ)--discusses PJ principles and special circumstances that may warrant PJ, including possible considerations, potential adjustments and examples of documentation. Choice #1	Professional Judgment (PJ)--discusses PJ principles and special circumstances that may warrant PJ, including possible considerations, potential adjustments and examples of documentation. Choice #2	Professional Judgment (PJ)--discusses PJ principles and special circumstances that may warrant PJ, including possible considerations, potential adjustments and examples of documentation. Choice #3

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* 2. Which of the following training formats would you prefer?

Three half-day trainings covering multiple topics held quarterly

An intensive 2-day boot camp covering all topics

Single topic trainings held throughout the year

Include topics in existing training opportunities (OCAP Conference, OASFAA Conference, Decentralized and Support Staff training, etc.)

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* 3. What time of year is best for your staff to attend training?

January

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* 4. Please rate the likelihood that members of your staff will seek credentials after completing the training module.

	Very Likely	Somewhat Likely	Somewhat Unlikely	Highly Unlikely
Application Process	Application Process Very Likely	Application Process Somewhat Likely	Application Process Somewhat Unlikely	Application Process Highly Unlikely
Student Eligibility	Student Eligibility Very Likely	Student Eligibility Somewhat Likely	Student Eligibility Somewhat Unlikely	Student Eligibility Highly Unlikely
Verification	Verification Very Likely	Verification Somewhat Likely	Verification Somewhat Unlikely	Verification Highly Unlikely
Cost of Attendance	Cost of Attendance Very Likely	Cost of Attendance Somewhat Likely	Cost of Attendance Somewhat Unlikely	Cost of Attendance Highly Unlikely
Federal Methodology	Federal Methodology Very Likely	Federal Methodology Somewhat Likely	Federal Methodology Somewhat Unlikely	Federal Methodology Highly Unlikely
Packaging and Notification of Awards	Packaging and Notification of Awards Very Likely	Packaging and Notification of Awards Somewhat Likely	Packaging and Notification of Awards Somewhat Unlikely	Packaging and Notification of Awards Highly Unlikely
Return of Title IV Funds	Return of Title IV Funds Very Likely	Return of Title IV Funds Somewhat Likely	Return of Title IV Funds Somewhat Unlikely	Return of Title IV Funds Highly Unlikely
Professional Judgment	Professional Judgment Very Likely	Professional Judgment Somewhat Likely	Professional Judgment Somewhat Unlikely	Professional Judgment Highly Unlikely

Comments

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* 1. Choose the top three training topics you'd like to attend.

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* 2. Which of the following training formats would you prefer?

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* 3. What time of year is best for your staff to attend training?

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* 4. Please rate the likelihood that members of your staff will seek credentials after completing the training module.

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* 5. Are there other ways we could offer these trainings to support your staff's needs?