[Oasfaa] Certificate programs

[Susan Prater]

Hi Myrna,

In the handbook, Vol. 2, Ch. 2, 2-16, it provides the requirements.  My understanding is that unless you are an eligible post-secondary vocational or proprietary institution, a program that leads to a certificate must be 1 academic year in length and must prepare the student for gainful employment.  Post- secondary vocational institutions can be less than one year and the specifics are further discussed in the handbook.

I have just been scheduled for a meeting to discuss the requirements for Certificate programs and Gainful Employment at our school too.  Had some preliminary phone discussion about this a couple of months ago with Academic Affairs.  Here we go.


Susan Prater
Director
UCO Student Financial Services
405.974.2300

From: oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Heid, Mary
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 9:19 AM
To: Cross, Myrna; oasfaa at lists.onenet.net
Subject: Re: [Oasfaa] Certificate programs

Hey Myrna,

Look at the application page 18., g.  “provide at least 16 semester or trimester credit hours.”

http://www.eligcert.ed.gov/ows-doc/eapp.pdf



From: oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net<mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net> [mailto:oasfaa-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Cross, Myrna
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 8:47 AM
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Subject: [Oasfaa] Certificate programs

Good Morning!!
I need help!  My VP for Academics asked me yesterday the minimum number of hours required in a certificate program for it to be eligible for federal aid.  16 hours popped into my mind but someone in her office thought it was 18.  I know we looked all of that up one year when we had to change the only certificate program we have (child development) to be elig for aid.  I have looked through chapter two of the handbook but I can't find what I'm looking for.
Do any of you know where that is?  I appreciate any help.  Thanks!

Myrna Cross
Director, Financial Aid
Western Oklahoma State College
2801 N. Main
Altus, OK  73521
580-477-7712
580-477-7716 fax

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