AGENDA Introductions Topics for discussion Questions Activity Review

NETWORKING What brought you to the field of financial aid? What will be you main duty in financial aid? ie. loans, call center, etc. What is your favorite experience in financial aid so far? What concerns do you have about starting a career in financial aid? What questions do you have or what topic are you confused about?

POPULATION Size of school Colleges and majors Undergraduate population Professional population Multiple campuses/centers Colleges and majors Targeted aid Number of majors within each school/college

POPULATION Diversity First generation student population Make up of population Campus climate Distance to home First generation student population College accessibility Targeted financial aid Culture and assumptions

POPULATION New Freshmen Transfers Adjustment to college – SAP Aid availability changes New to FAFSA and other processes Information for parents New Student Conference Transfers Differences in schools Loan aggregates and Pell SAP

POPULATION Applicants Number applied vs. accepted Financial aid’s impact on attendance Institutional recruitment goals

FUNDING TEXAS grant B-On-Time Loan Set asides Top 10%

CHALLENGES Frequent audits Public funding State and federal Good for maintaining accurate processes Public funding Reports Regulations Availability subject to changes in laws

CHALLENGES Legislative years Tuition and fee process Can delay ability to process Can change programs Tuition and fee process Public tuition must be approved by legislature and board Affected by political actions

CHALLENGES Possible 4-5 years with student Retention Rates Subsidized Usage Limit Professional Judgement Satisfactory Academic Progress Retention Rates Maintaining services for student over 4 years Meeting needs of 4 year student and transfer students Variety of colleges and challenges

CHALLENGES Lower COAs vs Private schools Communication Impact on financial aid offer Explaining the difference in aid vs. cost Communication Email Student system

QUESTIONS OR TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION