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We have finalized the details for our November webinar. The SAP Essentials webinar will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at 1 p.m. ET. Refer to the series schedule below for a complete description of the webinar, including the updated link to join on the day of the event.
Dear Colleague:
We are pleased to announce an additional set of webinars in our Wednesday Webinar Series, a series of live, two-hour webinars which cover a variety of topics related to the Title IV programs. The webinars provide the most recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) and the office of Federal Student Aid, including statutory and regulatory updates. Operational information and reminders are also shared. Participants are encouraged to ask questions by typing them into the chat during the webinar and a live Q&A session follows each presentation.
Federal Student Aid staff will present the next set of webinars in this series in September–November 2023. More webinars that address topics of interest to the financial aid community will be announced in the future.
You do not need to register for these webinars. Participation will be available on a first come, first-served basis and we can accommodate up to 10,000 attendees in each session.
Refer to the sections below for more information about each webinar, including instructions to add reminders to your calendar for the sessions that you would like to attend.
Wednesday Webinar Series Schedule and Links, Fall 2023
All sessions are scheduled for 1–3 p.m. Eastern time (ET). There may be a difference between your local time and Eastern time. To determine local time and its Eastern time zone equivalent, go to time.gov.
See below for complete details about each webinar, including the link to join on the day of the event.
Federal Update
Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, 1–3 p.m. ET
This webinar will discuss recent guidance from the Department and Federal Student Aid, including statutory and regulatory updates related to the Title IV programs.
Link to Join Webinar:
Microsoft Teams Link for Federal Update Webinar, Sept. 13, 2023
Cash Management and Reconciliation Essentials
Date/Time: Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, 1–3 p.m. ET
In this session we will review the concepts of processing Title IV disbursements, examine disbursement scenarios, and discuss adjustments, cancellations, and refunds. We will conclude with an overview of reconciliation, reporting, and the year-end closeout process.
Link to Join Webinar:
Microsoft Teams Link for Cash Management and Reconciliation Essentials Webinar,
Oct. 4, 2023
SAP Essentials
Date/Time: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, 1–3 p.m. ET
Schools must assess whether students are making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). This webinar is for clock- and credit-hour programs. We will cover how to correctly evaluate SAP and provide answers to frequently asked questions. Attendees will receive an explanation of key concepts such as qualitative and quantitative (pace) measurements, maximum time frame, warning and probation periods, appeals, and academic plans.
Link to Join Webinar:
Microsoft Teams Link for SAP Essentials Webinar, Nov. 8, 2023
Adding a Webinar Invitation to Your Calendar
To add an iCalendar invitation to your calendar now, to remind you of the webinar details, follow the instructions below:
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Log into the FSA Training Center (fsatraining.ed.gov).
Note: If you do not have a username and password for the FSA Training Center, select "Create new account" at the bottom of the login page and follow the instructions to create a username and password.
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Select the "Upcoming Webinars" icon on the home page.
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Locate a webinar in the table and select the iCalendar file to download and save the invitation to your calendar. The invitation includes the webinar link. If Outlook is not your default calendar, you may download the iCalendar (.ics) file and then upload it to your system calendar. The table on the Upcoming Webinars page also includes a link to the webinar.
Additional Webinar Resources: Handouts, Recordings, and Q&A Transcripts
A PDF handout will be available for download the day before the live webinar in the “Upcoming Webinars” section of the FSA Training Center. Leave behinds, if any, will also be available for download. Once you log in, select the “Upcoming Webinars” icon on the home page and locate the webinar in the table to download the presentation materials.
A recording of the webinar will be posted the day after the live webinar in the “Recorded Training” section of the FSA Training Center. Once you log in, go to "Recorded Training" on the main menu bar, select "Training Videos," and locate the recording in the appropriate category.
A transcript of the webinar will be posted in the same location as the recorded webinar early the following week of the live webinar.
We look forward to your participation in this webinar series. If you have questions, please contact us at helpdesk.fsatraining@ed.gov.
Sincerely,
Federal Student Aid