From pdiehm at mail.snu.edu Fri Aug 1 12:00:46 2025 From: pdiehm at mail.snu.edu (Perry Diehm) Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2025 12:00:46 -0500 Subject: [Oasfaa] [EXTERNAL] OASFAA Digest, Vol 254, Issue 10 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I would certainly be able to do a session on how SAP works between the Financial Aid and other departments, but I am not sure if I can even go to the conference yet. Since it is in OKC, I could come over and do the presentation, whether I can attend or not if that is allowed. Perry On Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM Shala LaTorraca wrote: > Hi, all. We have had at least one session proposal put in since this > request this week. Only one more day to help bring awareness to our > profession by submitting your proposal. > > Blessings, > > > > *SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® > > Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director > * > > *Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager > * > > *DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID* > > SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU > > P: 918.335.6260 > > HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT > > *OKWU.EDU * > > 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 > > [image: Facebook] [image: Instagram] > [image: LinkedIn] > [image: > YouTube] [image: > TikTok] > > [image: Oklahoma Wesleyan University] > > Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* OASFAA on behalf of > oasfaa-request at lists.onenet.net > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 29, 2025 12:00 PM > *To:* oasfaa at lists.onenet.net > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] OASFAA Digest, Vol 254, Issue 10 > > Send OASFAA mailing list submissions to oasfaa@ lists. onenet. net To > subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https: //urldefense. > com/v3/__https: //lists. onenet. > net/mailman/listinfo/oasfaa__;!!Gfn0K-8!MutDlUoKe5TMRCdUeKTZweTGUWMxTW1IP6SzfGQ-itOxLcA4axcJRGSjxrp8oYlqucHibKlRwGLq32HqcF8W8Y-RsXt9Cqn-$ > > Send OASFAA mailing list submissions to > oasfaa at lists.onenet.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/oasfaa__;!!Gfn0K-8!MutDlUoKe5TMRCdUeKTZweTGUWMxTW1IP6SzfGQ-itOxLcA4axcJRGSjxrp8oYlqucHibKlRwGLq32HqcF8W8Y-RsXt9Cqn-$ > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > oasfaa-request at lists.onenet.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > oasfaa-owner at lists.onenet.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of OASFAA digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - Session Proposals for > Financial Aid Still Needed (Shala LaTorraca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:45:32 +0000 > From: Shala LaTorraca > To: "oasfaa at lists.onenet.net" > Cc: Vicki Henson > Subject: [Oasfaa] Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - Session Proposals > for Financial Aid Still Needed > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear Colleagues and OASFAA Members, > I hope you are doing well! As we prepare for the upcoming OACRAO Super Conference (oacrao.org), there’s a great opportunity to highlight the vital work of Financial Aid—not just within our own offices, but across campus partnerships. > We’re looking for session proposals that can help others better understand, support, and collaborate with financial aid. If you’ve got insights or ideas to share, we’d love for you to submit a session proposal by this Friday, August 1. > 🔗 Submit your proposal here:https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2CpN-50_zYtX6Fby7BT52PpJfVv-GNXPRudd2YkcBHoIYFA/viewform__;!!Gfn0K-8!MutDlUoKe5TMRCdUeKTZweTGUWMxTW1IP6SzfGQ-itOxLcA4axcJRGSjxrp8oYlqucHibKlRwGLq32HqcF8W8Y-RsTqE6ZTH$ > Here are a few session ideas we’d love to see, but feel free to suggest your own (please feel free to reach back out to me with any questions you may have - slatorraca at okwu.edu): > > * > Professional Judgment: Helping other college departments understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. > * > SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. > * > Overview of Financial Aid Programs: A foundational walkthrough using tools like NASFAA slides to bring clarity to other departments. > * > Creating a Default Prevention Plan with Measurable Outcomes: With loans entering repayment and CDRs around the corner, what are aid offices doing—and how can others join the effort? > * > Net Price Calculators & Cost Transparency: Equipping students and families with a clearer understanding of what college really costs. > > Let’s take this opportunity to share what we know, support one another, and help other offices see just how strategic and student-focused our work really is. > Thanks for considering—and please don’t wait! Proposals are due by Friday, August 1. > > > Blessings, > > > SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® > > TRAINING CHAIR for OASFAA for 25-26 > > Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director > > Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager > > DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID > SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU > > P: 918.335.6260 > > HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT > OKWU.EDU > > 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 > > [Facebook][Instagram][LinkedIn][YouTube][TikTok] > > [Oklahoma Wesleyan University] > > > Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > OASFAA mailing listOASFAA at lists.onenet.nethttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lists.onenet.net/mailman/listinfo/oasfaa__;!!Gfn0K-8!MutDlUoKe5TMRCdUeKTZweTGUWMxTW1IP6SzfGQ-itOxLcA4axcJRGSjxrp8oYlqucHibKlRwGLq32HqcF8W8Y-RsXt9Cqn-$ > > ------------------------------ > > End of OASFAA Digest, Vol 254, Issue 10 > *************************************** > > -- [image: Southern Nazarene University] [image: Facebook] [image: Instagram] [image: Twitter] [image: YouTube] PERRY DIEHM, MBA, FAAC® DIRECTOR OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL & GRADUATE STUDIES (405) 491-6335 | pdiehm at snu.edu Context | Connectedness | Learner | Input | Woo *SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY* College of Professional and Graduate Studies 6729 NW 39th Expressway | Bethany, OK 73008 Refining *Character*. 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Perry On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM Shala LaTorraca wrote: > Dear Colleagues and OASFAA Members, > I hope you are doing well! As we prepare for the upcoming *OACRAO Super > Conference* (oacrao.org ), there’s a great > opportunity to highlight the vital work of *Financial Aid*—not just > within our own offices, but across campus partnerships. > We’re looking for *session proposals* that can help others better > understand, support, and collaborate with financial aid. If you’ve got > insights or ideas to share, we’d love for you to submit a session proposal > by *this Friday, August 1*. > 🔗 *Submit your proposal here:* > > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2CpN-50_zYtX6Fby7BT52PpJfVv-GNXPRudd2YkcBHoIYFA/viewform > Here are a few session ideas we’d love to see, but feel free to suggest > your own (*please feel free to reach back out to me with any questions > you may have - slatorraca at okwu.edu )*: > > - *Professional Judgment*: Helping other college departments > understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. > - *SAP Appeals*: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve > students. > - *Overview of Financial Aid Programs*: A foundational walkthrough > using tools like NASFAA slides to bring clarity to other departments. > - *Creating a Default Prevention Plan with Measurable Outcomes*: With > loans entering repayment and CDRs around the corner, what are aid offices > doing—and how can others join the effort? > - *Net Price Calculators & Cost Transparency*: Equipping students and > families with a clearer understanding of what college really costs. > > Let’s take this opportunity to share what we know, support one another, > and help other offices see just how strategic and student-focused our work > really is. > Thanks for considering—and please don’t wait! *Proposals are due by > Friday, August 1.* > > Blessings, > > > *SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® > * > *TRAINING CHAIR for OASFAA for 25-26* > > *Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director > * > > *Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager > * > > *DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID* > > SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU > > P: 918.335.6260 > > HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT > > *OKWU.EDU * > > 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 > > [image: Facebook] [image: Instagram] > [image: LinkedIn] > [image: > YouTube] [image: > TikTok] > > [image: Oklahoma Wesleyan University] > > Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here > > > -- [image: Southern Nazarene University] [image: Facebook] [image: Instagram] [image: Twitter] [image: YouTube] PERRY DIEHM, MBA, FAAC® DIRECTOR OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL & GRADUATE STUDIES (405) 491-6335 | pdiehm at snu.edu Context | Connectedness | Learner | Input | Woo *SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY* College of Professional and Graduate Studies 6729 NW 39th Expressway | Bethany, OK 73008 Refining *Character*. Creating *Culture*. Serving *Christ*. [image: FAAC_email.png] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: FAAC_email.png Type: image/png Size: 23628 bytes Desc: not available URL: From slatorraca at okwu.edu Fri Aug 1 13:12:59 2025 From: slatorraca at okwu.edu (Shala LaTorraca) Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2025 18:12:59 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] [EXTERNAL] Re: Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - Session Proposals for Financial Aid Still Needed In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hey, Perry, If you will submit that through the original Google link directly to OACRAO that would be helpful. Blessings, SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU P: 918.335.6260 HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT OKWU.EDU 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 [Facebook][Instagram][LinkedIn][YouTube][TikTok] [Oklahoma Wesleyan University] Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here ________________________________ From: Perry Diehm Sent: Friday, August 1, 2025 12:18 PM To: Shala LaTorraca Cc: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net ; Vicki Henson Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Oasfaa] Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - Session Proposals for Financial Aid Still Needed Shala: Sorry, I am in tehmiddle of my audit and my brain is malfunctioning. What I meant was I could do a presentation on SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. I was thinking the SAP one when i wrote. I Shala: Sorry, I am in tehmiddle of my audit and my brain is malfunctioning. What I meant was I could do a presentation on * SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. I was thinking the SAP one when i wrote. I could do that one instead, but I prefer the SAP Appeals. * Professional Judgment: Helping other college departments understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. Perry On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM Shala LaTorraca > wrote: Dear Colleagues and OASFAA Members, I hope you are doing well! As we prepare for the upcoming OACRAO Super Conference (oacrao.org), there’s a great opportunity to highlight the vital work of Financial Aid—not just within our own offices, but across campus partnerships. We’re looking for session proposals that can help others better understand, support, and collaborate with financial aid. If you’ve got insights or ideas to share, we’d love for you to submit a session proposal by this Friday, August 1. 🔗 Submit your proposal here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2CpN-50_zYtX6Fby7BT52PpJfVv-GNXPRudd2YkcBHoIYFA/viewform Here are a few session ideas we’d love to see, but feel free to suggest your own (please feel free to reach back out to me with any questions you may have - slatorraca at okwu.edu): * Professional Judgment: Helping other college departments understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. * SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. * Overview of Financial Aid Programs: A foundational walkthrough using tools like NASFAA slides to bring clarity to other departments. * Creating a Default Prevention Plan with Measurable Outcomes: With loans entering repayment and CDRs around the corner, what are aid offices doing—and how can others join the effort? * Net Price Calculators & Cost Transparency: Equipping students and families with a clearer understanding of what college really costs. Let’s take this opportunity to share what we know, support one another, and help other offices see just how strategic and student-focused our work really is. Thanks for considering—and please don’t wait! Proposals are due by Friday, August 1. Blessings, SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® TRAINING CHAIR for OASFAA for 25-26 Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU P: 918.335.6260 HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT OKWU.EDU 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 [Facebook][Instagram][LinkedIn][YouTube][TikTok] [Oklahoma Wesleyan University] Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here -- [Southern Nazarene University] [Facebook][Instagram][Twitter][YouTube] PERRY DIEHM, MBA, FAAC® DIRECTOR OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL & GRADUATE STUDIES (405) 491-6335 | pdiehm at snu.edu Context | Connectedness | Learner | Input | Woo SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY College of Professional and Graduate Studies 6729 NW 39th Expressway | Bethany, OK 73008 Refining Character. Creating Culture. Serving Christ. [FAAC_email.png] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: FAAC_email.png Type: image/png Size: 23628 bytes Desc: FAAC_email.png URL: From slatorraca at okwu.edu Fri Aug 1 13:15:37 2025 From: slatorraca at okwu.edu (Shala LaTorraca) Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2025 18:15:37 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] [EXTERNAL] Re: Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - Session Proposals for Financial Aid Still Needed In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I am in the middle of audit and onboarding too. Like crazy. I had submitted an abstract to Vicki on SAP, but I'm scheduled for a different session already and would be glad to punt that topic over to you. I asked her to send you the abstract to see if she could switch things over easily. Blessings, SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU P: 918.335.6260 HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT OKWU.EDU 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 [Facebook][Instagram][LinkedIn][YouTube][TikTok] [Oklahoma Wesleyan University] Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here ________________________________ From: Perry Diehm Sent: Friday, August 1, 2025 12:18 PM To: Shala LaTorraca Cc: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net ; Vicki Henson Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Oasfaa] Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - Session Proposals for Financial Aid Still Needed Shala: Sorry, I am in tehmiddle of my audit and my brain is malfunctioning. What I meant was I could do a presentation on SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. I was thinking the SAP one when i wrote. I Shala: Sorry, I am in tehmiddle of my audit and my brain is malfunctioning. What I meant was I could do a presentation on * SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. I was thinking the SAP one when i wrote. I could do that one instead, but I prefer the SAP Appeals. * Professional Judgment: Helping other college departments understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. Perry On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM Shala LaTorraca > wrote: Dear Colleagues and OASFAA Members, I hope you are doing well! As we prepare for the upcoming OACRAO Super Conference (oacrao.org), there’s a great opportunity to highlight the vital work of Financial Aid—not just within our own offices, but across campus partnerships. We’re looking for session proposals that can help others better understand, support, and collaborate with financial aid. If you’ve got insights or ideas to share, we’d love for you to submit a session proposal by this Friday, August 1. 🔗 Submit your proposal here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2CpN-50_zYtX6Fby7BT52PpJfVv-GNXPRudd2YkcBHoIYFA/viewform Here are a few session ideas we’d love to see, but feel free to suggest your own (please feel free to reach back out to me with any questions you may have - slatorraca at okwu.edu): * Professional Judgment: Helping other college departments understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. * SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. * Overview of Financial Aid Programs: A foundational walkthrough using tools like NASFAA slides to bring clarity to other departments. * Creating a Default Prevention Plan with Measurable Outcomes: With loans entering repayment and CDRs around the corner, what are aid offices doing—and how can others join the effort? * Net Price Calculators & Cost Transparency: Equipping students and families with a clearer understanding of what college really costs. Let’s take this opportunity to share what we know, support one another, and help other offices see just how strategic and student-focused our work really is. Thanks for considering—and please don’t wait! Proposals are due by Friday, August 1. Blessings, SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® TRAINING CHAIR for OASFAA for 25-26 Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU P: 918.335.6260 HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT OKWU.EDU 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 [Facebook][Instagram][LinkedIn][YouTube][TikTok] [Oklahoma Wesleyan University] Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here -- [Southern Nazarene University] [Facebook][Instagram][Twitter][YouTube] PERRY DIEHM, MBA, FAAC® DIRECTOR OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL & GRADUATE STUDIES (405) 491-6335 | pdiehm at snu.edu Context | Connectedness | Learner | Input | Woo SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY College of Professional and Graduate Studies 6729 NW 39th Expressway | Bethany, OK 73008 Refining Character. Creating Culture. Serving Christ. [FAAC_email.png] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: FAAC_email.png Type: image/png Size: 23628 bytes Desc: FAAC_email.png URL: From pdiehm at mail.snu.edu Fri Aug 1 13:22:31 2025 From: pdiehm at mail.snu.edu (Perry Diehm) Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2025 13:22:31 -0500 Subject: [Oasfaa] [EXTERNAL] Re: Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - Session Proposals for Financial Aid Still Needed In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I am waist deep in audit right now, but will try to get that done by the end of the day. Ashley Torres Hernandez offered to tag team with me for clock hour schools if I did the SAP, so I will think about that one. Perry On Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM Shala LaTorraca wrote: > Hey, Perry, > > If you will submit that through the original Google link directly to > OACRAO that would be helpful. > > Blessings, > > > > *SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® > > Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director > * > > *Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager > * > > *DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID* > > SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU > > P: 918.335.6260 > > HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT > > *OKWU.EDU * > > 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 > > [image: Facebook] [image: Instagram] > [image: LinkedIn] > [image: > YouTube] [image: > TikTok] > > [image: Oklahoma Wesleyan University] > > Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Perry Diehm > *Sent:* Friday, August 1, 2025 12:18 PM > *To:* Shala LaTorraca > *Cc:* oasfaa at lists.onenet.net ; Vicki Henson < > vickih at cameron.edu> > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] Re: [Oasfaa] Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - > Session Proposals for Financial Aid Still Needed > > Shala: Sorry, I am in tehmiddle of my audit and my brain is > malfunctioning. What I meant was I could do a presentation on SAP Appeals: > Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. I was > thinking the SAP one when i wrote. I > Shala: > > Sorry, I am in tehmiddle of my audit and my brain is malfunctioning. What > I meant was I could do a presentation on > > - *SAP Appeals*: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve > students. > > I was thinking the SAP one when i wrote. I could do that one instead, but > I prefer the SAP Appeals. > > > - *Professional Judgment*: Helping other college departments > understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. > > Perry > > On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM Shala LaTorraca > wrote: > > Dear Colleagues and OASFAA Members, > I hope you are doing well! As we prepare for the upcoming *OACRAO Super > Conference* (oacrao.org > ), > there’s a great opportunity to highlight the vital work of *Financial Aid*—not > just within our own offices, but across campus partnerships. > We’re looking for *session proposals* that can help others better > understand, support, and collaborate with financial aid. If you’ve got > insights or ideas to share, we’d love for you to submit a session proposal > by *this Friday, August 1*. > 🔗 *Submit your proposal here:* > > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2CpN-50_zYtX6Fby7BT52PpJfVv-GNXPRudd2YkcBHoIYFA/viewform > > Here are a few session ideas we’d love to see, but feel free to suggest > your own (*please feel free to reach back out to me with any questions > you may have - slatorraca at okwu.edu )*: > > - *Professional Judgment*: Helping other college departments > understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. > - *SAP Appeals*: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve > students. > - *Overview of Financial Aid Programs*: A foundational walkthrough > using tools like NASFAA slides to bring clarity to other departments. > - *Creating a Default Prevention Plan with Measurable Outcomes*: With > loans entering repayment and CDRs around the corner, what are aid offices > doing—and how can others join the effort? > - *Net Price Calculators & Cost Transparency*: Equipping students and > families with a clearer understanding of what college really costs. > > Let’s take this opportunity to share what we know, support one another, > and help other offices see just how strategic and student-focused our work > really is. > Thanks for considering—and please don’t wait! *Proposals are due by > Friday, August 1.* > > Blessings, > > > *SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® > * > *TRAINING CHAIR for OASFAA for 25-26* > > *Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director > * > > *Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager > * > > *DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID* > > SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU > > P: 918.335.6260 > > HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT > > *OKWU.EDU * > > 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 > > [image: Facebook] > [image: > Instagram] > [image: > LinkedIn] > [image: > YouTube] > [image: > TikTok] > > > [image: Oklahoma Wesleyan University] > > Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here > > > > > -- > > [image: Southern Nazarene University] > > [image: Facebook] > [image: > Instagram] > [image: > Twitter] > [image: > YouTube] > > PERRY DIEHM, MBA, FAAC® > DIRECTOR > OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL & GRADUATE STUDIES > (405) 491-6335 | pdiehm at snu.edu > Context | Connectedness | Learner | Input | Woo > *SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY* > College of Professional and Graduate Studies > 6729 NW 39th Expressway > > | > > Bethany, OK 73008 > > Refining *Character*. 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LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU P: 918.335.6260 HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT OKWU.EDU 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 [Facebook][Instagram][LinkedIn][YouTube][TikTok] [Oklahoma Wesleyan University] Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here ________________________________ From: Perry Diehm Sent: Friday, August 1, 2025 1:22 PM To: Shala LaTorraca Cc: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net ; Vicki Henson Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Oasfaa] Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - Session Proposals for Financial Aid Still Needed I am waist deep in audit right now, but will try to get that done by the end of the day. Ashley Torres Hernandez offered to tag team with me for clock hour schools if I did the SAP, so I will think about that one. Perry On Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at I am waist deep in audit right now, but will try to get that done by the end of the day. Ashley Torres Hernandez offered to tag team with me for clock hour schools if I did the SAP, so I will think about that one. Perry On Fri, Aug 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM Shala LaTorraca > wrote: Hey, Perry, If you will submit that through the original Google link directly to OACRAO that would be helpful. Blessings, SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU P: 918.335.6260 HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT OKWU.EDU 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 [Facebook][Instagram][LinkedIn][YouTube][TikTok] [Oklahoma Wesleyan University] Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here ________________________________ From: Perry Diehm > Sent: Friday, August 1, 2025 12:18 PM To: Shala LaTorraca > Cc: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net >; Vicki Henson > Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Oasfaa] Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - Session Proposals for Financial Aid Still Needed Shala: Sorry, I am in tehmiddle of my audit and my brain is malfunctioning. What I meant was I could do a presentation on SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. I was thinking the SAP one when i wrote. I Shala: Sorry, I am in tehmiddle of my audit and my brain is malfunctioning. What I meant was I could do a presentation on * SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. I was thinking the SAP one when i wrote. I could do that one instead, but I prefer the SAP Appeals. * Professional Judgment: Helping other college departments understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. Perry On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM Shala LaTorraca > wrote: Dear Colleagues and OASFAA Members, I hope you are doing well! As we prepare for the upcoming OACRAO Super Conference (oacrao.org), there’s a great opportunity to highlight the vital work of Financial Aid—not just within our own offices, but across campus partnerships. We’re looking for session proposals that can help others better understand, support, and collaborate with financial aid. If you’ve got insights or ideas to share, we’d love for you to submit a session proposal by this Friday, August 1. 🔗 Submit your proposal here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2CpN-50_zYtX6Fby7BT52PpJfVv-GNXPRudd2YkcBHoIYFA/viewform Here are a few session ideas we’d love to see, but feel free to suggest your own (please feel free to reach back out to me with any questions you may have - slatorraca at okwu.edu): * Professional Judgment: Helping other college departments understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. * SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. * Overview of Financial Aid Programs: A foundational walkthrough using tools like NASFAA slides to bring clarity to other departments. * Creating a Default Prevention Plan with Measurable Outcomes: With loans entering repayment and CDRs around the corner, what are aid offices doing—and how can others join the effort? * Net Price Calculators & Cost Transparency: Equipping students and families with a clearer understanding of what college really costs. Let’s take this opportunity to share what we know, support one another, and help other offices see just how strategic and student-focused our work really is. Thanks for considering—and please don’t wait! Proposals are due by Friday, August 1. Blessings, SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® TRAINING CHAIR for OASFAA for 25-26 Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU P: 918.335.6260 HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT OKWU.EDU 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 [Facebook][Instagram][LinkedIn][YouTube][TikTok] [Oklahoma Wesleyan University] Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here -- [Southern Nazarene University] [Facebook][Instagram][Twitter][YouTube] PERRY DIEHM, MBA, FAAC® DIRECTOR OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL & GRADUATE STUDIES (405) 491-6335 | pdiehm at snu.edu Context | Connectedness | Learner | Input | Woo SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY College of Professional and Graduate Studies 6729 NW 39th Expressway | Bethany, OK 73008 Refining Character. Creating Culture. Serving Christ. 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Gore Blvd. | Lawton, OK 73505 580-581-2234 | Fax 580-581-2556 vickih at cameron.edu | www.cameron.edu/veteran_affairs From: Shala LaTorraca Sent: Friday, August 1, 2025 1:16 PM To: Perry Diehm Cc: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net; Vicki Henson Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Oasfaa] Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - Session Proposals for Financial Aid Still Needed I am in the middle of audit and onboarding too. Like crazy. I had submitted an abstract to Vicki on SAP, but I'm scheduled for a different session already and would be glad to punt that topic over to you. I asked her to send you the abstract to see if she could switch things over easily. Blessings, SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN., FAAC® Certified Jenzabar Financial Aid Director Certified Jenzabar Advancement Relationship Manager DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID SLATORRACA at OKWU.EDU P: 918.335.6260 HOURS: 9AM - 4PM CT OKWU.EDU 2201 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BARTLESVILLE, OK 74006 [Facebook][Instagram][LinkedIn][YouTube][TikTok] [Oklahoma Wesleyan University] Book a Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor: Schedule Here ________________________________ From: Perry Diehm > Sent: Friday, August 1, 2025 12:18 PM To: Shala LaTorraca > Cc: oasfaa at lists.onenet.net >; Vicki Henson > Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Oasfaa] Upcoming OACROA Super Conference - Session Proposals for Financial Aid Still Needed Shala: Sorry, I am in tehmiddle of my audit and my brain is malfunctioning. What I meant was I could do a presentation on SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. I was thinking the SAP one when i wrote. I Shala: Sorry, I am in tehmiddle of my audit and my brain is malfunctioning. What I meant was I could do a presentation on · SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. I was thinking the SAP one when i wrote. I could do that one instead, but I prefer the SAP Appeals. · Professional Judgment: Helping other college departments understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. Perry On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM Shala LaTorraca > wrote: Dear Colleagues and OASFAA Members, I hope you are doing well! As we prepare for the upcoming OACRAO Super Conference (oacrao.org), there’s a great opportunity to highlight the vital work of Financial Aid—not just within our own offices, but across campus partnerships. We’re looking for session proposals that can help others better understand, support, and collaborate with financial aid. If you’ve got insights or ideas to share, we’d love for you to submit a session proposal by this Friday, August 1. 🔗 Submit your proposal here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2CpN-50_zYtX6Fby7BT52PpJfVv-GNXPRudd2YkcBHoIYFA/viewform Here are a few session ideas we’d love to see, but feel free to suggest your own (please feel free to reach back out to me with any questions you may have - slatorraca at okwu.edu): * Professional Judgment: Helping other college departments understand what is possible within the bounds of federal aid. * SAP Appeals: Balancing compliance with compassion to better serve students. * Overview of Financial Aid Programs: A foundational walkthrough using tools like NASFAA slides to bring clarity to other departments. * Creating a Default Prevention Plan with Measurable Outcomes: With loans entering repayment and CDRs around the corner, what are aid offices doing—and how can others join the effort? * Net Price Calculators & Cost Transparency: Equipping students and families with a clearer understanding of what college really costs. Let’s take this opportunity to share what we know, support one another, and help other offices see just how strategic and student-focused our work really is. Thanks for considering—and please don’t wait! Proposals are due by Friday, August 1. Blessings, SHALA J. 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URL: From nacasaw at langston.edu Wed Aug 13 10:29:35 2025 From: nacasaw at langston.edu (Coppage, Nacasaw L) Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:29:35 +0000 Subject: [Oasfaa] Job Posting - Assistant Director for Compliance & Training, Financial Aid-1240 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: https://jobs.okstate.edu/jobs/assistant-director-for-compliance-training-financial-aid-1240-langston-oklahoma-united-states-3bc3b144-2d3b-487d-9177-63428cdc19cd Assistant Director for Compliance & Training, Financial Aid-1240 * 492448 * Langston * VP OPERATIONS (LU) * Staff Full-time * Opening on: Jun 14 2025 * VP Operations (LU) * Bachelor's degree Campus LANGSTON Contact Name & Email Nika Wilson, luhumanresources at langston.edu Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice Hiring Range $45,000 - $50,000 Priority Application Date Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. About this Position The Assistant Director for Compliance & Training plays a critical role within the Office of Financial Aid and serves as a key member of the leadership team. This position ensures institutional compliance with federal, state, and university financial aid regulations while managing training initiatives and staff development. The Assistant Director also leads complex eligibility determinations and maintains quality assurance and regulatory consistency for financial aid operations impacting over 4,000 students annually. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Provide strategic and operational support to the Director of Financial Aid; assist with special projects as assigned. * Ensure ongoing compliance with Title IV, state, and institutional financial aid regulations and policies. * Oversee specialized aid eligibility determinations, including cases involving: * Homeless or at-risk student populations * Special/unusual circumstances * Dependency overrides * Lead resolution processes for overawards and aid eligibility issues. * Serve as primary liaison with the third-party servicer (Inceptia) for verification processes. * Monitor and coordinate Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations and the timely return of unearned funds. * Supervise financial aid packaging, verification, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) review processes. * Administer monthly reconciliation for the Federal Work-Study program. * Maintain advanced knowledge of Title IV federal regulations, Department of Education guidelines, NASFAA resources, and financial aid best practices. * Track and analyze regulatory changes; assist in drafting institutional responses to proposed rulemaking. * Support audit preparation and respond to information requests from federal, state, or university entities. * Ensure secure access to financial aid systems, including COD, NSLDS, CPS, FSA Partner Portal, FPS, and Ellucian Banner. * Develop and deliver training sessions for Financial Aid staff and campus stakeholders. * Partner with academic and administrative offices to shape university-wide financial aid policies and practices. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's * from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) * At least three years of progressive experience in financial aid administration. * In-depth knowledge of federal Title IV regulations and compliance requirements. Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations. * Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. * Commitment to diversity, equity, and the mission of Langston University as Oklahoma's only HBCU. Preferred Qualifications * Master's * In Higher Education, Public Administration, Business, or a related field. * Experience using Ellucian Banner or a similar student information system. * Proven experience in delivering staff training or managing compliance initiatives. * Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. Langston University is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and institutional needs, ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We welcome qualified applicants who share our commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and fostering a vibrant campus culture. For more information, please contact luhumanresources at langston.edu. To schedule a meeting with me use this link: Book time with Coppage, Nacasaw L To schedule an appointment with the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships use this link: https://calendly.com/facheckin Complete the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Beginning October 1, 2025 at www.studentaid.gov Deadline to complete your Fall 2025 financial aid file is November 27, 2025 Best regards, [cid:image001.png at 01DC0079.0D494260] Nacasaw Coppage/BSBA, MSHR/ Director/ Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships Office: 405-466-3000 Nacasaw at langston.edu Langston University 1-877-466-2231 P.O. Box 668 / Langston, OK 73050 www.langston.edu [cid:image002.jpg at 01DC0079.0D494260] [cid:image003.jpg at 01DC0079.0D494260] [cid:image004.jpg at 01DC0079.0D494260] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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