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Statues and Rules

I never knew had an idea of how serious it is to know all the rules and live by them

Agent

Its good to know that agents have to be trained every year. At least we can learn something that can help bring to the table.

Meetings!

Why Administrative and Executive Meetings are so Important?

Entrance test

Is it required to take a test to enter to the Nursing program after finishing Medical Assisting program?

The importance of the MK

Hello, how are you? That course is very interesting for me, because I don´t know the importance of the MK for the Commission. I think Mk is a very successful tool when a company want to sell or promote the services or product that they offer. Thank you. Best regards.

Salary

Are you allowed to speak specifics on salary to the students?

Transferring From Regional To National Accreditation

Can a student expect to transfer credits from a nationally accredited school to a regionally accredited school?

Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Is the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website (chea.org) the best place to refer students to about the topic of accreditation?

Speaking about FA with students

do all students get grants when attending school for the first time?

Notebook

I think it is very important for all staff to have a copy of the school's catalog. Normally any question you or a student will have, will be answered in the catalog. I recommended you have a printed up to date version on hand.

Stitch In Binder

I have a 3 ring binder to stay organize with information for each of my students, from the date of enrollment to graduation..That is really what its all about.

Best practices for best student experiences

When helping student it is always best to stay up to date with accurate information about the school and/or its program to insure that the student has the best experience in school.

BLS

Is the BLS.gov a good resource to give studnets about job placement in different career areas?

Information on FA

What are the best admissions resources to speak on FA?

Regional vs National Accreditation

Is regional accreditation better than national accreditation?

Advertising

Having gone over the rules and regulations of what can and cannot be said when advertising was very insightful. Has shed a light on what I should be on the look out for and what can and cannot be said.

Grants

Other than financial aid are we allowed to talk to students about grants (free money)?

Organization

Organization is the most important part, without it nothing can be accomplished

Feelings towards the training

The trainings seem to assist with relaying and ensuring that we are relaying accurate up to date and compliant information and this can always be appreciated.

Admissions employee vs Fin Aid Rep

Is an admissions employee responsible for all of the Fin Aid info? or can that be left for the FA office?