Chyrl Ayers

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Carmen Your comments are points that should be considered by all when approaching the topic of reporting and reports. Your overall feedback has been enlightening to the FA Online Educational process. Have a great day. Chyrl

Chyrl Ayers

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Compliance Audit

Carmen, Great attitude. I always view audits and reviews as an opportunity for growth. Colleges should always be looking for methods to improve and audits are a good tool for measurement and growth. Your approach is right on the mark Sincerely, Chyrl

Chyrl Ayers

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Preventing Program Reviews

Carmen, All of your thoughts on this area were interesting. Great approaches to insure your are prepared and not surprised by an audit or program review. Keep up the good work. Best wishes, Chyrl

Chyrl Ayers

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The Most Important Characteristic of Financial Aid

Kelly, Your questions is also difficult to answer. The answser depends on how your FA Office is structure and the enrollment process for you students. From a timeliness standpoint it is important to set and provide prospective students with time-frames of when documents or online processes are due (i.e. FAFSA on the Web, online MPN and counseling completion) and insure the students adhere to the deadlines. You do not want students in class without knowing how they will pay for their education. Also, it is important to insure all documents are accurately completed within the deadlines. Some campuses have FA… >>>

Chyrl Ayers

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The Auditors Are Coming!

Megan, That is the best approach to insure that you can quickly review and determine if anything is missing. Also, it has been my experience that most auditors really appreciate a well-organized file. Sincerely, Chyrl

Chyrl Ayers

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Are Processes In Your Business Office Outdated?

Megan, It appears that you are on at the beginning of an exciting position. As long as you set up good standard operating procedures and insure that these procedures and processes are in compliance with the accrediting and TIV requirements you should have all bases covered. Working with your accrediting agency and other FA colleagues should enable you to set up your Business Office in a manner that is accurate for the processing of funding for students. Sincerely, Chyrl

Chyrl Ayers

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The Most Important Characteristic of Financial Aid

Megan, This is a very common and profound comment made by the professionals completing this module. How do you select one element when each one plays a critical role in the success of your students and the institution. Normally, the professional aid administrators select the one that they feel will bring the overall greatest success to the entire process. Sincerely, Chyrl

Chyrl Ayers

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The Auditors Are Coming!

Megan, Based on your email you are taking the necessary steps to ensure the files are accurate and organized. These steps are the best way to identify issues and resolve or prevent all together. Preparation is one of the best methods to guarantee a pleasant audit experience. Best wishes on your continued education online in Financial Aid. Sincerely, Chyrl

Chyrl Ayers

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The Most Important Characteristic of Financial Aid

Tracy, Your thoughts are extremely accurate on the importance of all three charachteristics of the Financial Aid Office. Each element is important and contributes to the overall success of the college, staff and most importantly - the student. If students and/or parents feel as they are being serviced in a timely and accurate manner, they will feel comfortable. This is very important since students will face obstacles that they have to be able to discuss with Financial Aid. Best wishes in your continued online education. Sincerely, Chyrl

Chyrl Ayers

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Financial Aid Reporting

Nydia, It is important to understand your student population and have the best methods in approaching and fulfilling their requirements. Also, you will probably have to review and fine-tune these over the course of the process. Do you have any unique methods that you would share with the group reviewing the post? Your approaches could be beneficial to the community. Sincerely, Chyrl