From vicki-hendrickson at utulsa.edu Tue Jul 30 09:31:09 2002 From: vicki-hendrickson at utulsa.edu (Vicki Hendrickson) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] Job Opening at The University of Tulsa Message-ID: Hello to all our OASFAA friends and colleagues! We have an opening in our office for an Assistant Director of Student Loans. I am attaching the job description for review. I welcome resumes' and applications from all qualified applicants! I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! Vicki Hendrickson Director, Student Financial Services The University of Tulsa 600 South College Avenue Tulsa, OK 74104-3189 (918) 631-2526 (918) 631-5105 (fax) vicki-hendrickson@utulsa.edu -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Assistant Director of Student Loans.doc Type: application/msword Size: 24576 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20020730/ca88e6a8/AssistantDirectorofStudentLoans.doc From lynella at gctech.org Wed Jul 31 12:35:37 2002 From: lynella at gctech.org (Lynell Armstrong) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] possible scam Message-ID: <3D481FE9.23AF4840@gctech.org> Hi OASFAA friends: I didn't know about this until my secretary (who was checking on her own financial aid status) typed in the key word 'fafsa" and the first choice on the list was fafsa.com. If a student types in fafsa.com instead of fafsa.ed.gov, he will get a complany which charges money to file a fafsa. I tried it myself and, sure enough, some company called "Student Financial Aid Services" charges at least $79.00 for their services (and more, depending on what you want them to do). I've been telling all my students to be sure they type in the correct web address to do fafsa on line, so they don't get duped into paying for something that is free. Lynell Armstrong Gordon Cooper Technology Center -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20020731/4404878d/attachment.htm From pmcconahay at ou.edu Wed Jul 31 13:50:58 2002 From: pmcconahay at ou.edu (Mc Conahay, Pamela K) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] possible scam Message-ID: <55206A473154D011924D0020AFF7ACB508546603@mail1.oulan.ou.edu> Lynell, The fafsa.com site has been out there for several years, it's operated by a retired FAO in California. And, because it is a commercial site that has paid for consideration, it shows up first on yahoo type searches and I'll bet it's a keyword on AOL too. The saddest story I heard was a student who tried to use fafsa.ed.gov and couldn't get it to work, so he gave up and used fafsa.com, figuring that the $79 fee was what it took to get the link to work. This is one of the reasons why we encourage students to start the application process at our web site.....we can link them through to the right place and keep this from happening. Pam McConahay Asst. Director, Compliance & Support Services University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Services 731 Elm, Rm 125 Norman OK 73019-2111 (405) 325-4617 Fax (405) 325-7608 pmcconahay@ou.edu -----Original Message----- From: Lynell Armstrong [mailto:lynella@gctech.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 12:36 PM To: oasfaa@onenet.net Subject: [Oasfaa] possible scam Hi OASFAA friends: I didn't know about this until my secretary (who was checking on her own financial aid status) typed in the key word 'fafsa" and the first choice on the list was fafsa.com. If a student types in fafsa.com instead of fafsa.ed.gov, he will get a complany which charges money to file a fafsa. I tried it myself and, sure enough, some company called "Student Financial Aid Services" charges at least $79.00 for their services (and more, depending on what you want them to do). I've been telling all my students to be sure they type in the correct web address to do fafsa on line, so they don't get duped into paying for something that is free. Lynell Armstrong Gordon Cooper Technology Center -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20020731/b0fd7198/attachment.htm From mmowdy at ogslp.org Wed Jul 31 17:00:02 2002 From: mmowdy at ogslp.org (Mowdy, Mary) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] More parents pay for college guidance Message-ID: Although I do not advocate families' hiring consultants to navigate the financial aid process, we all know that some do. This article (see link below) from the Detroit Free Press just arrived today via NCHELP and it caught my eye in light of today's OASFAA list serv postings. It deals with issues beyond just applying for aid. But what I found particularly helpful was the bar on the right side of the article titled "Before You Hire A Consultant". http://www.freep.com/news/education/nadmit29_20020729.htm <> -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: More parents pay for college guidance.url Type: application/octet-stream Size: 190 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.onenet.net/pipermail/oasfaa/attachments/20020731/a2764b64/Moreparentspayforcollegeguidance.obj From clientrelations at ogslp.org Thu Aug 1 08:47:31 2002 From: clientrelations at ogslp.org (Client Relations) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] NetWizard Online Loan Application Currently Unavailable Message-ID: OGSLP has been notified that NetWizard Online Loan Application is currently unavailable. We will provide further updates as we receive them. If you have any questions, please contact Client Relations. Client Relations OGSLP PO Box 3000 OKC, OK 73101-3000 (405) 234-4329 or (800) 247-0420 fax: (405) 234-4459 email: clientrelations@ogslp.org From clientrelations at ogslp.org Thu Aug 1 10:22:00 2002 From: clientrelations at ogslp.org (Client Relations) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] NetWizard On Line Loan Application Message-ID: <51EA958D3DC15F4FAF761E708B9F522401EEDB@reger.lan.ogslp.org> OGSLP has been notified that NetWizard Online Loan Application is now up and running again. If you have any questions, please contact Client Relations. Client Relations OGSLP PO Box 3000 OKC, OK 73101-3000 (405) 234-4329 or (800) 247-0420 fax: (405) 234-4459 email: clientrelations@ogslp.org From calexander at osrhe.edu Thu Aug 1 14:14:07 2002 From: calexander at osrhe.edu (Alexander, Carol) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] Updated Eligibility List Message-ID: <7725DB4F7F856E4C9E4F8B70E77E2776010ABF@ms.osrhe.edu> The OHLAP Eligibility List has been updated once again and is available on the server. The new files are listed below. I have also removed those students whose 5-year eligibility expired at the end of the summer term. If you have any questions about any of the forms, please let me know. New files added: 071502_Additions.xls Students added to the eligibility list between July 2 and July 12 073102_Additions.xls Students added to the eligibility list between July 15 and July 31 073102_DEFICIENT.xls update to deficiency list (Excel) 073102_DEFICIENT.txt update to deficiency list (Text) 073102_ELIGIBILITY_LIST.xls update to eligibility list (Excel) 073102_ELIGIBILITY_LIST.txt update to eligibility list (Text) Important Information for Technology Centers: Due to the small volume of OHLAP claims from the tech centers, we've decided that at this time it is more efficient for us to handle confirmation of students by email or phone. I sincerely apologize for not giving you notification earlier. Please email ohlapinfo@osrhe.edu or call 1-800-858-1840 (option 2 for OHLAP) for these requests. You can also email me directly at calexander@osrhe.edu. Carol Alexander Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP) Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 phone: 405.225.9160 fax: 405.225.9392 Mailing Address: PO Box 108850 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850 From Larry_Hollingsworth at okbu.edu Thu Aug 1 15:57:09 2002 From: Larry_Hollingsworth at okbu.edu (Larry Hollingsworth) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] Updating FAFSA Info Message-ID: Hi Folks, Would like to hear your opinions. Returning student completes renewal FAFSA in January as a dependent student. Calls in March and says he's married and wants to refile. Tell him sorry, but we can't update filing status due to change in marital staus. Student calls back in July and says they are going to have a baby in December. Will it affect his filing status? He says yes to providing more than half support. So, is he now independent for federal aid purposes based on having a dependent, or if not now will he be independent once the child is born? Yes or no and why? Thanks, Larry From pmcconahay at ou.edu Fri Aug 2 13:46:23 2002 From: pmcconahay at ou.edu (Mc Conahay, Pamela K) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] 2001 Tax Return/Simple Needs Test Chart Message-ID: <55206A473154D011924D0020AFF7ACB50854662A@mail1.oulan.ou.edu> For those of you who still need it, the 2001 Tax Return/Simple Needs Test Chart is now available on the Oklahoma Association (OASFAA) web site: http://www.oasfaa.net/documents/july-2002/2001-Tax-Return-Simple-Needs-Test. doc Please remember that the purpose of this chart is to help you determine the correct answer to Question 38 or Question 72 on the 2002-2003 FAFSA "If you have filed or will file a 1040, were you eligible to file a 1040A or 1040EZ?". The chart is NOT a determinant of who is eligible for the Simple Needs Test! However, it will assist you in determining which 1040 filers were eligible to file a "short form" which is ONE of the eligibility criteria for the Simple Needs Test. Pam McConahay Asst. Director, Compliance & Support Services University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Services 731 Elm, Rm 125 Norman OK 73019-2111 (405) 325-4617 Fax (405) 325-7608 pmcconahay@ou.edu From Larry_Hollingsworth at okbu.edu Fri Aug 2 10:19:47 2002 From: Larry_Hollingsworth at okbu.edu (Larry Hollingsworth) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] Responses Message-ID: Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry regarding a dependent student applicant who got married and will be having a baby during the school year. Two respondents say yes to independent now, two respondents say yes once baby is born and one resondent says maybe. If anyone else wants to comment, please reply. Responses received are as follows: ************************************************************************************ An applicant who's unborn child will be born before the end of the award year can answer yes to this question, "Do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you?" Reference - Application and Verification Guide page number AVG26 ************************************************************************************* According to the 2001-2002 Verification Guide, page 26, "An applicant whose unborn chold will be born before the end of the award year can answer 'Yes'" to question 55 ************************************************************************************ I don't think he has an independent change in his status until the baby is actually born, since he has filed as dependent. I think he does become independent, but I would use PJ to make him so. Unusual circumstances after filing. ************************************************************************************* He will definitely be independent once the child is born, because the student is required to update dependency status if it is because of something other than a change in marital status. The gray area is in the interim. I do not know of any reference that specifically addresses a child-to-be, but have long seen FAOs treat single pregnant students as independents on the basis of the expected child, when the student would otherwise be considered dependent. ************************************************************************************* I'd say no, because he won't have provided GT 50% support during the 2002 calendar year. If you look at the academic year, maybe, depending on when the child is born. Just my opinion. ************************************************************************************* From pecke at swosu.edu Fri Aug 2 15:35:33 2002 From: pecke at swosu.edu (Eddie Peck) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] Tuition waiver for children in welfare custody Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20020802153149.009e9ba0@host1.swosu.edu> I received a call from a representative of the Child Welfare Services who said she had heard of a tuition waiver program administered through the state for the benefit of children who are in the custody of child welfare services. I have never heard of a program like this in the state of Oklahoma and was wondering if there is anyone out there who is familiar with a program of this nature. Thank you, Eddie Peck Officer of Student Financial Services Southwestern Oklahoma State University @ Sayre From pmcconahay at ou.edu Fri Aug 2 15:34:15 2002 From: pmcconahay at ou.edu (Mc Conahay, Pamela K) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] Tuition waiver for children in welfare custody Message-ID: <55206A473154D011924D0020AFF7ACB508546631@mail1.oulan.ou.edu> Eddie, It's called the Independent Living Act tuition waiver and info is on the OSRHE website at: www.okhighered.org/student-center/mainsite/financial-aid/index.html Pam McConahay Asst. Director, Compliance & Support Services University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Services 731 Elm, Rm 125 Norman OK 73019-2111 (405) 325-4617 Fax (405) 325-7608 pmcconahay@ou.edu -----Original Message----- From: Eddie Peck [mailto:pecke@swosu.edu] Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 3:36 PM To: oasfaa@onenet.net Subject: [Oasfaa] Tuition waiver for children in welfare custody I received a call from a representative of the Child Welfare Services who said she had heard of a tuition waiver program administered through the state for the benefit of children who are in the custody of child welfare services. I have never heard of a program like this in the state of Oklahoma and was wondering if there is anyone out there who is familiar with a program of this nature. Thank you, Eddie Peck Officer of Student Financial Services Southwestern Oklahoma State University @ Sayre _______________________________________________ OASFAA mailing list OASFAA@lists.onenet.net http://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/oasfaa From pecke at swosu.edu Fri Aug 2 16:41:54 2002 From: pecke at swosu.edu (Eddie Peck) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] RE: Tuition Waiver for children who are in welfare custody Message-ID: <5.1.0.14.0.20020802163834.009eb030@host1.swosu.edu> Thank you to everyone who responded to my question regarding a tuition waiver program for children in the custody of Child Welfare Services. The program is the Independent Living Act and has certain stipulations for the child to be eligible. A special "Thank you" to Alicia Harris of the state regents for the specific requirements. Eddie Peck Officer of Student Financial Services Southwestern Oklahoma State University @ Sayre From sfoster at sosu.edu Fri Aug 2 17:15:12 2002 From: sfoster at sosu.edu (Sherry Foster) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] Verifying a student who's parents are non citizens Message-ID: <17F4C93EF0D9D442ACF432D54EE599A48C0E75@smtp.sosu.edu> I have a student who is an eligible non-citizen. His parent's are citizens of Jordan. Last year he faxed information to me for his son. This year, the son is having problems getting faxes, etc. He is a verify, of course. What is my recourse with this particular situation? Thanks, Sherry Foster From sfoster at sosu.edu Fri Aug 2 17:46:48 2002 From: sfoster at sosu.edu (Sherry Foster) Date: Tue Mar 23 20:21:57 2004 Subject: [Oasfaa] Verifying a student who's parents are non citizens Message-ID: <17F4C93EF0D9D442ACF432D54EE599A48C0E77@smtp.sosu.edu> Thanks for the help! I think I was having a senior moment on this crazy Friday afternoon. By the way, the answer is you don't have to verify a student who's parents are unavailable, i.e. residing in another country. Sherry -----Original Message----- From: Sherry Foster [mailto:sfoster@sosu.edu] Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 5:15 PM To: 'OASFAA Listserve' (E-mail) Subject: [Oasfaa] Verifying a student who's parents are non citizens I have a student who is an eligible non-citizen. His parent's are citizens of Jordan. Last year he faxed information to me for his son. This year, the son is having problems getting faxes, etc. He is a verify, of course. What is my recourse with this particular situation? Thanks, Sherry Foster _______________________________________________ OASFAA mailing list OASFAA@lists.onenet.net http://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/oasfaa