FAFSA Expert Training: January - February, 2007

Please join us as we start the new year with the second of our three part Professional Development Series with the “FAFSA Expert” sessions, designed especially for high school counselors, college admission counselors and community organization professionals.

Learn how to answer the questions that even the most experienced professionals may find difficult to answer:

• What is the income 'cut-off' for receiving financial aid? 
• Is it true that families with savings can't get financial aid? 
• Do I have to report my retirement savings as assets? 
• How do I complete the parent section if I am in foster care? 
• Where do I list College Illinois! on the FAFSA?

These half-day sessions (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) are designed to go beyond the basic line-by-line walkthrough of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and delve into the more complex tax, asset, eligibility, and need analysis questions. In-depth case studies will be used to illustrate the many nuances of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Formula, and all participants will be provided with a set of comprehensive reference materials created for use at Financial Aid Nights, FAFSA Completion Workshops, and throughout the school year.  This training also provides three Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDU).

Space is limited so choose from the following dates and locations below and register here:

January 19, 2007
Rock Valley College, N. Mulford Road, Rockford, IL
Woodward Tech Center, Rooms 117/119/121
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January 24, 2007
Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
College Center, Moraine Room 1 and 2
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January 26, 2007
Spoon River Community College, 23235 North County Rd. 22, Canton, IL
Engel Conference Center, SRC Conference Rooms A and B
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January 30, 2007
Danville Area Community College, 2000 East Main Street,
Danville, IL
Vermilion Hall, Room 306
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January 31, 2007
Chicago State University, 9501 South King Drive, Chicago, IL
Douglas Hall, Room 103
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February 1, 2007
College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL
Room SRC 2800
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February 2, 2007
East St. Louis Community College Center, 601 James R. Thompson Blvd., East St. Louis, IL
Building "D", The Multi-Purpose Room
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February 6, 2007
Illinois Student Assistance Commission, 1755 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL
Room 3030
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February 8, 2007
John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Road, Carterville, IL
Conference Center, Room F119
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February 9, 2007
Truman College, 1145 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL
Faculty Dining Room
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Continental breakfast will be provided and registration begins at 8:30 a.m.  We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming sessions.

“Understanding Financial Aid Packaging” Sessions
- Spring 2007
Registration begins February 6, 2007

Would you like to help your students identify a good financial aid package? This spring, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will wrap up its three part Professional Development Series by offering “Understanding Financial Aid Packaging” sessions throughout the state. These sessions will guide you to help your students and their families decipher award letters and compare aid packages, thereby allowing them to identify the best college fit.

We will offer a general perspective about the components of aid packaging. Overall, these sessions aim to provide you the opportunity to participate in comprehensive consumer education about higher education.

How to Register

Registration details, including dates and locations, will be available online through the Outreach & Training Calendar in the Counselor Zone at collegezone.com.  We will also be sending e-Messages with the latest information and updates about additional training events.  Make sure you submit your registration and print the confirmation page for your records.