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FA210

Application Process: Verification, C-Codes and PJ

This course is designed for the financial aid representative who is familiar with the financial aid process, and the campus manager seeking to learn more. The course provides a detailed review of the FAFSA to ISIR/SAR application process, concentrating especially on the technical aspects of the process beyond timeliness and accuracy. The importance of documenting verification and clearing comment codes will be explored, in addition to your role in using professional judgment.

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Course Testimonials

"Excellent course!"

"This was a useful and informative course for ensuring compliance with the requirements for Verification, C-Codes, and PJ. It helped confirm our compliance with all the regulations and give confidence in applying the policies and procedures in place."

"I learned a lot and I think this is very helpful for anyone starting in Financial Aid"

Course Objectives

Module 1: Application Process

Examine the technical aspects of the application process
Identify the various types of applications for federal student aid
Describe how data is calculated
Explain the Student Aid Report (SAR) or Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR)

Module 2: Verification

Identify how a student's application is selected for verification
Explain the requirements to complete the verification process for the student and parent
Recognize the exclusions to the verification process
Interpret the information provided and use it in the required circumstances

Module 3: Comment Code Results in C-Code on ISIR/SAR

Recognize and resolve comment codes that are the result of the application process
Describe how to quickly identify the comment code and take action to resolve
Identify the types of data matches in detail
Illustrate insight to collect the necessary documentation for resolution

Module 4: Professional Judgment

Demonstrate the appropriate skills to successfully evaluate your students
Formulate the most appropriate financial aid awards for students
Explain the types and background on professional judgments
Identify and collect the documentation to justify a student's unusual circumstances
Document a professional judgment correctly

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Can Start Anytime
Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
4 Hours of Activities

Completion Requirements

Study Course Content
Pass ALL Required Quizzes

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4 Hours of Continuing Education
Awarded upon successful completion of course

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Certification Credits

This course provides a Certificate of Completion with 4 hours of continuing education credits.
This course provides credit toward the Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) credential in the following specialization area(s):
- CHEP in Campus Operations
This course provides credit toward the continuing education requirements for CHEPs in all areas of specialization.

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