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• 2008 Spring Training Presentation Materials
  Below you will find materials and presentations from the 2008 Spring Training events held in March and April at Cerritos College, Las Positas College, and College of the Canyons. CCCSFAAA thanks the presenters who submitted their materials for posting.
  
  • Day at the Capitol – Talking Points
    Brad Hardison supplied this document containing many of the "Talking Points" utilized by CASFAA and CCCSFAAA for the March 18th "Day at the Capitol." This information was used when CCCSFAAA and CASFAA representatives met with various state legislators and aides.
    
    
  • Student Aid Advocacy On Your Campus
    Brad Hardison utilized this presentation when talking about how every one of us can advocate for Financial Aid on our campuses by gathering information, developing partnerships, setting priorities, preparing to and actually advocating our interests.
    
    
  • Community College League of California FAST FACTS
    A short two-page summary of information and data about the California Community Colleges from the Community College League of California.
    
    
  • Ethics in Financial Aid
    A presentation developed by Pat Hurley (Glendale Community College) and presented by Beth Asmus (College of the Canyons) on understanding and applying ethics in our work in financial aid.
    
    
  • Veteran Students
    A presentation developed by Renard Thomas, a VA Certifying Official at College of the Canyons, veteran, and student. The presentation offers information to help you understand the needs of veteran students, VA education benefits, and ways to coordinate campus services to better serve veterans attending our colleges.
    
    
  • Green Lights & Red Tape
    A panel discussion including Debbie Frankle-Cochrane (The Institute for College Access & Success/ TICAS), Tim Bonnel of the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office) and Kris Shear (CCCSFAAA President) discussed the recent TICAS report about financial aid policies and practices at the state's community colleges and how differences in implementation can have major impacts on students' access to financial aid.
    
    
• 2007 Conference Presentation Materials
  Below you will find materials and presentations from the 2007 annual conference held in San Francisco. CCCSFAAA thanks the presenters who submitted their materials for posting and welcomes additions to this section from other presenters (please contact Dennis Schroeder, CCCSFAAA webmaster, for details).
  
  • Affordability of Textbooks (pdf)
    A presentation by Tom Bauer of the San Mateo Community College District, Margie Carrington of Canada College and Don Newton of the City College of San Francisco. The presentation covers textbook industry issues and how the San Mateo Community College District instituted a textbook rental program in conjunction with Canada College. Various partnerships between college bookstores and the Financial Aid Office will be discussed.
    
    
  • Financial Aid System Tutorial (pdf)
    A presentation by Lissa Wayne of Edfund about navigating the many online products and services offered by the US Department of Education and the State of California, including FAA Access to CPS, COD, CSAC WEB Grants, and more.
    
    
  • Student Loan Eligibility and Certification (pdf)
    A presentation by Deb Barker-Garcia of EdFund about the basics of lian eligibility and the certification process for both Federal Direct loans and FFELP loans.
    
    
  • CSAC Executive Update
    Diana Fuentes-Michel spoke on a number of new projects and updating occuring at the California Student Aid Commission. From this conference session, three related documents are included below:
    
    • CSAC Executive Directory Update (pdf)
    • CSAC Fast Blast – End of Year edition (pdf)
    • Chaffee Grant program update (pdf)
    
    
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress (pdf)
    A presentation by Toni DuBois of Long Beach City College about creating and implementing an effective SAP policy for your college.
    
    
  • Media Training - I Can Afford College (pdf)
    A presentation by Paige Marlatt Dorr of the California Community Colleges Chancellors Office, Bobby Pena of BP Cubed, and Jairo Moncada of Astone/Crocker/Flanagan. Part of this conference session talked about how you can leverage the "I Can Afford College" financial aid awareness campaign to drive your local outreach efforts.
    
    
  • Professional Judgment (pdf)
    A presentation and Case Studies (pdf) from Toni DuBois of Long Beach City College. This session covered the basics of what Professional Judgment is and presented case studies showing application of PJ.
    
    
  • Multi-Generational Learning (pdf)
    Jim Gaston of the South Orange Coast Community College District presented a number of interesting topics about technology, students, and how colleges can work with students through technology in the classroom and student services. Although no PowerPoint is available, Jim maintains a highly informative blog addressing these issues and more.
    
    
  • The APLE program in California (pdf)
    Information about the APLE (Assumption Program of Loans for Education) program in California was presented at the annual conference.
    
    
  • Green Lights & Red Tape (pdf)
    The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) presented their report about financial aid policies and practices at the state's community colleges and how differences in implementation can have major impacts on students' access to financial aid.
    
    
• 2006 Conference Presentation Materials
  Below you will find materials and presentations from the 2006 annual conference held in Ontario. CCCSFAAA thanks the presenters who submitted their materials for posting and welcomes additions to this section from other presenters (please contact Dennis Schroeder, CCCSFAAA webmaster, for details).
  
  • Effective Written Student Communications
    A presentation from Nora Bruce and Gina Maucieri from the EdFund Communications Department.
    A supplemental Writing Tips handout is also available.
    
    
  • The Statewide Default Prevention Project
    A presentation by Mark Walsh, Eileen Marcy, and John Pierson of the US Department of Education - Federal Student Aid.
    
    
  • Counseling in Financial Aid
    A presentation from Marianna Allen and Dr. Mike MacCallum of Long Beach City College.
    
    
  • Veterans Affairs
    A presentation from Franc Menjivar and Dr. Mike MacCallum of Long Beach City College.
  
  
  
• Useful Internet Sites for Financial Aid Staff
  The following is a compilation of internet sites that are useful for doing financial aid work. Some are very practical when reviewing files, others are more for professional interest. The Web is an excellent tool for seeking information quickly and staying up-to-date. Be sure to "bookmark" on your browser any of these sites you find useful.
  
  • Information About The Federal Direct Loan Program
    Schools seeking answers about the Federal Direct Loan Program and how they can participate in the program can now email the US Department of Education at DLEnrollment_FSA@ed.gov
    
    
  • Financial Aid Scams (doc files)
    Have Your Students Been Scammed?
    Financial Aid Scam Complaint Form
    
    
  • California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
    Get the latest information on the Cal Grant programs.
    
    
  • Direct Loan Page
    The official site for Direct Loan information and resources. Includes a searchable reference tool for direct lending; frequently asked questions; entrance and exit counseling on the Web etc.
    
    
  • EdFund
    The official site of EdFund, one of the largest loan guarantee service providers based in California.
    
    
  • FAFSA on the Web
    For students to apply for Federal Financial Aid on the web. This site makes the application process faster for students; employs "skip logic" and edits that minimize student errors. The site also allow students to make corrections online.
    
    
  • FastWeb
    A large, free scholarship profile, search, and matching database. This site has a very good user interface and allow institutions, organizations, and individuals to register without charge.
    
    
  • Federal School Code Search
    Enter a school name to find its Federal School code, or vice versa. A very useful site for assisting a student to look up a needed school code when completing the FAFSA.
    
    
  • FinAid: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
    An independent financial aid information resource for students and financial aid professionals. The website contains general information about financial aid programs, the application process, and numerous aid calculators.
    
    
  • FSA TFAP – Training for Financial Aid Professionals
    The TFAP website contains information on current and future FSA training activities and learning resources.
    
    
  • Health Professions Education Foundation
    Health Professions Education Foundation offers several scholarship and loan repayment programs for nurses and other medical positions in California
    
    
  • Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP)
    The official source of federal financial aid information. Includes a searchable electronic repository of Dear Colleague letters, U.S. Department of Education training and conference information, Federal Registers, new forms (in PDF format), and various postings, announcements, and technical tips.
    
    
  • IRS – The Internal Revenue Service
    The IRS website contains information and forms for individuals and organizations needing federal income tax return assistance.
    
    
  • NSLDS Online
    The NSLDS database allows secure online access of students' loan history, overpayments, Pell payments, enrollment information and organization contacts.
    
    
  • OANDA Foreign Exchange Tools
    OANDA offers a number of currency converters and tools including FXHistory, a online historical currency converter.
    
    
  • Selective Service System
    General information on Selective Service and verification of Selective Service registration.
    
    
  • Social Security Online
    Official site for information on Social Security programs, issues, and news.
    
    
  • U.S. Postal Service ZIP Code Lookup
    Enter a street address (including City & State) to get a ZIP code.
    
    
  • Veterans Affairs – GI Bill Website
    Describes VA Educational Benefits; News, Regulations, Frequently Asked Questions, etc.

• Reports
  • Guide to Resources pdf (304 kb) - This 126 page guide instructs you "how-to" gather financial resources for the Financial Aid Office. The Guide was last updated Spring 2000 by Ena Hull.
    
    
  • CCCSFAAA: The First 30 Years by Toni M. DuBois pdf (333 kb)