New Federal Rules as of July 1, 2011
As some of you may be aware, the U.S. Department of Education instituted several new rules that went into effect on July 1, 2011 that impact all schools that participate in federal financial aid programs. These new federal rules contain several new requirements regarding student disclosures and other policy chages that could affect the activities of admissions reps.
Has your school instituted any new training initiatives to discuss these new federal rules?
Providing the student with information on job placement rates, financial aid disclosures, and many more disclosures so that students have literally ALL of the information they need to make a decision is important
I think this is good information for the student to have.
I think it's imperative to keep up to date with any changes in the federal rules, as per it directly impacts not just the student but the institution as well.
Our school uses continuing education meeting /sessions to continually keep our representatives up to date on the current chagnes. These sessions are directed by the Director of Recruitment or the Campus Director. Additionally, we have monthly meetings where one representative will present either a current change or an aspect of the US DoE rules which may be of specific importance to our school as another way to keep things fresh in our minds.
I feel the same way. There is no need for me to speak about another school.I am trained and an expert for my institution. I cannot possibly give explanations,or answer questions regarding another school. I know my schools programs and guidelines.
I have yet to complete trainings regarding this, however, I have seen several emails about updates and new laws.
Great info for us agents. I want to be informed as I do not want to make any mistakes. As this is performance based I strive to do my best.
Yes, we have continuous training. Any time there's a change we receive an email, our directors update our team so that we are always current.
Yes, my school did have training to discuss the new federal rules. We received emails as well.
We have taken several training courses to be sure that we are compliant with rules and regulations.
Anytime any changes in policy, regulations or anything we are given training regarding the changes.
I am still new and in training, so I am not sure at this point if my institution has instituted and new training initiatives for new federal rules. I will be sure to ask my supervisor about this topic.
I am new to this particular institution and I am still in training. I do know that all cost are reflected in the student catalog and on all forms that a prospective student needs to fill out order to sit in class. As I learn more about the specific requirements and processes my institution follows, I will learn more about what was done in 2011 as a result of the new legislation.
I agree with this thread and really helped me with compliance.
Yes..We meet with the FA Director weekly to discuss any changes and updates
The School I work for has one on one meeting with prospective student and current student to discuss any changes in the finanical matters of students education. There is enough information on the school's website and we encourge and provided any questions and comments from our students.
Yes they have, we are fully aware of the new federal rules
Being that the new rules were put into effect almost 3 years ago I would assume our school has instituted policy changes into their training program. Our school is very strict with being compliant
Absolutely. The school I worked for added the pertinent information to their website
