Ozarks Technical Community College September 21, 2018 A+ and State Updates Ozarks Technical Community College September 21, 2018

Agenda Budget Outlook Legislative Recap A+ Updates State Aid Programs MDHE Initiatives Q&A

Budget Outlook

FY19 State Operating Budget, by Source

FY19 General Revenue, by Source

Revenue Outlook FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 5% increase over FY 2017 Ended year with budget surplus FY 2019 Consensus revenue estimate – 2.5% increase YTD – 6.8% decline FY 2020 Continued modest growth (3% to 5%) Continued downward pressure Reduced personal income tax rates Highway/Gasoline tax increase

Legislative Recap

Higher Education Legislation SB 807 & 577 (omnibus) Provisions related to public institutions of higher education: Exempt from laws pertaining to state purchases Community college districting Campus mental health services reporting Students must score min. 70% on Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement Exam to graduate Tuition increase limits College Credit Disclosure Act Disclosure at admission required if institution is not accredited by federally-recognized regional accreditor Exempts federally recognized faith-related accreditors

Higher Education Legislation SB 807 & 577 (omnibus) New Access Missouri institution category added Approved Virtual Institutions Western Governor’s University (WGU) Public Safety Officer program expanded EMTs Specified air ambulance personnel Uniformed employees of the Office of the State Fire Marshal A+ 3-year attendance requirement modified Also passed in HB 1744

Higher Education Legislation HB 1744 (omnibus) Food allergies/medical dietary issues and meal plans Tax exempt status retained when 529 account transferred to Missouri ABLE account Similar provisions to SB 807 & 577: Community college districting Virtual Institutions (WGU) A+ 3-year attendance requirement

A+ Updates

3-Year Attendance Requirement Change Effective 6/1/2018 for 2018 HS seniors Students can attend an A+ designated HS for any three years prior to graduation Removed “immediately prior” language Students must still: Graduate from A+ designated HS Be enrolled for 80% of instructional days over the 3 years at an A+ designated HS Separate from 95% attendance, which also still applies

3-Year Attendance Requirement Change Administrative rule change in progress Approx. 6 month process Full guidance in June 2018 e-distribution msg: “Change to A+ Three-Year Attendance Requirement"

Delayed Release of EOC Scores Release expected by end of fall 2018 term Reminder: Provide a stamped transcript for students determined eligible after score release E-distribution messages: 3/14/18: “A+ Eligibility and Delayed Release of 2017-2018 Algebra I EOC Scores” 3/29/18: “Clarification of A+ Eligibility and Delayed Release of 2017-2018 Algebra I EOC Scores”

A+ EOC Alternative 2018 & 2019 Seniors ACT Math/HS GPA Sliding Scale: Other options still under consideration ACT Math Subscore High School GPA 17 or greater and 2.5 or greater 16 2.8 or greater 15 3.0 or greater

A+ Agreement Confusion about timing of signature 6 CSR 10-2.190(3)(A)4: “To qualify for A+ tuition reimbursement, an initial recipient must meet the following criteria:…Enter into a written agreement with the A+ designated high school prior to high school graduation” A+ policy should outline school-imposed deadlines

A+ Appeals High school A+ policy may include appeal process for high school determined items Attendance GPA What is included in calculation, not calculation itself Good citizenship Appeal determines if the student meets the requirement, not a waiver of the requirement.

A+ Reminder Why A+ does not equal two years of free college: Pell must always be applied to tuition and fees before it can be applied to any other component of the cost of attendance. Pell may reduce A+ award to zero Only general fees (charged to all students) are covered Fees specific to courses, programs, etc. are not covered Reimbursement capped at the standard credit hour rate at State Technical College (or clock hour equivalent) For 2018-2019 = $170.75/credit hour or $4.60/clock hour A+ will not pay for repeated courses, or coursework completed prior to HS graduation (dual credit, dual enrollment, AP, etc.). A+ will pay not pay for withdrawn or dropped coursework if the completion requirement is met

Other MDHE Administered Student Aid

Major State Aid Programs Access Missouri Need-based program FY19 Maximum Awards - $2,050/$940 Bright Flight Merit-based program FY19 Awards - $3,000/$0 Ross-Barnett Part-time students/employed 20 hours Awards based on tuition and fee costs

Other MDHE Aid Programs Public Service Officer Survivor Grant Wartime Veterans Survivor Grant AP Incentive Grant Minority and Underrepresented Environmental Literacy Program Kids Chance

MDHE Initiatives

https://journeytocollege.mo.gov/ Student focused website highlighting— Postsecondary preparation Planning for postsecondary education Paying for postsecondary education Persisting to graduation MDHE supported activities/initiatives Additional components under development

Journey to College Enhancements 4 Phase Project: Updated College and Degree Search New College Transfer Tracker Updated financial aid portal New student workspace

Journey to College Enhancements Updated college and degree search Select search criteria for up to 4 school comparison: Type Location Cost Area of interest/career Degree Type Other Journeytocollege.mo.gov Plan/Search Missouri colleges and degrees Direct URL: https://web.dhe.mo.gov/dhe/collegedegreesearch/collegesearch.faces

Journey to College Enhancements Course Transfer Tracker Search all CORE 42 courses Transfer as equivalent credit at all MO public colleges & universities Enter general education courses taken to see how they’ll transfer Coming soon

Journey to College Enhancements Updated financial aid portal Student-centered and streamlined Incorporation of smaller programs On-line eligibility estimator/application Electronic letters Dynamic Reach more students Available for 2020 seniors

Journey to College Enhancements New student workspace Save and organize college-related information from a variety of sources: College cost and course transfer comparisons Financial aid State aid eligibility/award comparisons Institutional award letters Tools: Calendar of scheduled college visits and deadlines Net price calculator Loan calculator Notes about college visits Available for 2020 seniors

State Aid Review Blueprint for Higher Education Affordability Strategy Task force to recommend changes for a more balanced, responsive & efficient state aid system by evaluating: Effectiveness of current programs Balance between need & merit Alignment of state aid programs w/state goals State Aid Review Info: https://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/stateaidreview.php

State Aid Review Coordinating Board approved three phase approach in 3/2018: Taskforce to set policy goals State student financial aid committee to design programs Implementation

State Aid Review Phase 1 Policy task force met April – June 2018 Report approved by CBHE June 2018 Highlights of 12 recommendations: Need v. merit Flexibility to serve adult/part-time students Institutional & workforce partnerships to create an educated citizenry & highly skilled workforce Marketing Sufficient funding

State Aid Review Phase 2 Phase 2 – Program Review State Student Financial Aid Committee Meetings from June – Nov. 2018 Final recommendation to CBHE in Dec. 2018 Phase 3 - Implementation Regulatory and statutory changes System updates Marketing

FAFSA Completion Project https://dhe.mo.gov/fafsa-completion/ Goal: Increase the number of MO students who successfully complete a FAFSA 148 participating districts 193 high schools 577 authorized users

FAFSA Completion Project Aggregate completion information on project home page Limited to public high schools * if less than 5 in any category Number of FAFSAs Completed updated daily Number of Seniors rcvd. periodically from DESE Historical information available

FAFSA Completion Project Student-specific HS FAFSA Report: Complete Error No Signature Selected for Verification DOB range limits to high school seniors only Reasons students not on rpt. at top in red Available to public or private HS’s Oct. - June

FAFSA Completion Project Participation is a 2-step process Step 1: Superintendent completes FAFSA Data Access Agreement Identifies district contact responsible for data Identifies authorized users Must be a district employee Outlines handling of PII Can’t share with third party Data destruction, etc.

FAFSA Completion Project Step 2: Authorized user registers for user ID/password Instructions on Participate page of website (https://dhe.mo.gov/fafsa-completion/participate.htm) Recommend register before the agreement is submitted If register after, email kelli.reed@dhe.mo.gov when submit registration to expedite User ID & system-generated password emailed from DHESecurity

FAFSA Completion Project Customer satisfaction survey May 2018 Ease of Process 74% agreed or somewhat agreed Helpful in Identifying Students Needing Assistance 87% agreed or somewhat agreed Website Quality 82% agreed or somewhat agreed

FAFSA Completion Project Requested Areas of Improvement Communication Interaction of FAFSA Frenzy and FAFSA Completion Project High School FAFSA Report DOB range Addition of date FAFSA completed For previous year (summer as trailer)

FAFSA Completion Project On the horizon: Annual verification of contact, district & user information Would require changes to FAFSA Data Access Agreement Contact information (from page 6 to Attachment B) District information (from page 8 to Attachment B) User access information (remains in Attachment B)

Questions State Aid Questions General Questions Connie Bestgen Financial Aid Specialist (800) 473-6757, option 4 (573) 751-1772 connie.bestgen@dhe.mo.gov Amy Haller (573) 526-7958 amy.haller@dhe.mo.gov Kelli Reed Senior Associate (573) 751-2444 kelli.reed@dhe.mo.gov P.O. Box 1469 Jefferson City 65102-1469 Phone 573-751-2361 Fax: (573) 751-6635 Info. Center: (800) 473-6757 info@dhe.mo.gov www.dhe.mo.gov