Webinar Wednesdays

(Please click a session number link below to register for one of our upcoming training webinars).

Top Ten Compliance Issues (FEB 15)

This webinar will provide you with an overview of the 2011 top 10 audit and program review findings along with suggestions on how to avoid them at your institution.

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Session Number: 800 889 033

The Loan Servicing Environment – Getting the Most from Nelnet As Your Servicer (FEB 22)

This session is designed to give you an overview of the federal loan servicing environment. In addition, Nelnet will highlight advantages and opportunities available to schools and their students.  We will take a tour of Nelnet’s newly launched School Portal, review self-service opportunities,  communications sent to borrowers and innovations for both the school and borrower and give you the opportunity to tell us what you are looking for from your loan servicer.

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Session Number: 801 516 262

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Session Number: 802 984 938

Engaging Your Students via Social Media (FEB 29)

This session explores the millennial students and their preferred modes of communication – including social media. We’ll delve into the facets of utilizing Facebook, Twitter and other social media formats and how aid offices can use these mediums to better connect with students in their world. You’ll learn a new way to get students to “like” your office!

Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Session Number: 808 917 621

Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Session Number: 804 391 165

Using NSLDS (MARCH 14)

This session is an introduction to NSLDS.  We will discuss access, security, navigation, reporting, enhancements, how loan servicers are reflected and what to expect in the future.  We’ll also look at how the FSA Exit Counseling site is linked to NSLDS and what benefits that provides for both the school and the borrower.

Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session number: 803 517 171

Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 800 312 824

Loan Repayment Plans (MARCH 21)

In this session, we will consider all the repayment plan options for Direct Loans and FFEL Loans.  We will also take a look at repayment incentives and loan discharges.

Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 804 907 964

Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 800 365 553

Direct Loan Reconciliation (MARCH 28)

This webinar is designed to take you through the monthly DL reconciliation process and the year end closeout process as well.  We will look at various reports, tools and resources available to assist you in reconciling direct loans. 

Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 808 948 140

Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 800 641 758

RECORDED TRAINING SESSIONS

The following training sessions have been recorded and are available for use:

Top Ten Compliance Issues in 2011 per Audit and Program ReviewRecorded February 15, 2012

Cohort Default Rate Overview and Default Challenges - Recorded February 8, 2012

Understanding Federal and Special Consolidation Loans - Session Recorded February 1, 2012

The Importance of Financial LiteracySession Recorded January 11, 2012

The FAFSA: Basics & Beyond- Session Recorded January 25, 2012

Using NSLDS - Session recorded December 14, 2011

Income Based Repayment – IBR  - Session recorded September 24, 2011

Delinquency Management - Session Recorded October 5, 2011

Consumer Information & Disclosures - Session Recorded October 19,2011

For a list of more upcoming training sessions contact us.