Training 

"Jersey South" NASFAA CORE Credential Training

Earn TWO CORE Credentials!
Application Process and Campus-Based Programs

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
9 AM - 4 PM

Rowan University, Rohrer Business Hall, room 104
201 Mullica Hill Road 
Glassboro, New Jersey 08028
Free parking in garage (attendees, see itinerary email for details and walking instructions)
Interactive Campus Map

Credential Course Descriptions, Presenters and Bios:
Campus-based Programs (9 AM - 12 PM) - This course reviews the provisions common to all three of the campus-based programs along with detailed information about the individual programs (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Perkins Loans.

Matthew Gundersen, Financial Aid Specialist, Rowan University

Matt is a financial aid administrator in the Rowan University office serving its undergraduate and graduate students. Since joining the office in 2016, Matt has earned every NASFAA Professional Credential available, and completed his Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration. Matt’s energy and excitement for helping other first gen students find the resources they need to be financially successful shows through in all of his interactions. We know you will enjoy his presentation style and friendly outgoing manner.

Application Process (1 PM - 4 PM) - This course reviews the application process for Title IV aid, including the formats of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information needed to complete the paper (PDF) FAFSA, features of the online FAFSA, application output, and changing application data.

Sharon Austin, Outreach and Communications Specialist, HESAA

Sharon is the Outreach and Training Specialist for the State of New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (NJHESAA) serving in the Outreach and Communications Unit.  She is the lead for HESAA University training sessions, Financial Aid and FAFSA outreach webinars and training materials.   She works tirelessly with school counselors, community organizations and students.   Most of all she enjoys traveling throughout the State to meet with and train college financial aid staff. 

Breakfast and Lunch, provided by Rowan University's Financial Aid office
Menus: Breakfast Burritos, yogurt parfaits, fresh fruit, pastries, coffee and tea, OJ.
Lunch will be variety of wraps (beef, turkey, tuna), soup, salad, sweet desserts, sodas

Participants must stay for the entirety of each training in order to be eligible for each credential exam post-event.

Registration Closed
 Free with 2024-25 NJASFAA membership

A Deeper Dive into Campus Based Programs - Webinar -

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11 AM

Join us as we take an in-depth look at campus based programs. Learn how to best utilize FWS and FSEOG to support your students' success. From PPA to FISAP, we'll go through the process from applying to reporting (let's not forget about Perkins!).

Presenter Bio:
Ashley Kende, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Student Employment, Seton Hall University

Ashley is an Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Student Employment Coordinator for Seton Hall University. She started her career in financial aid in 2009, working from Representative to Director in the proprietary sector before transitioning to SHU. In her current role, Ashley oversees the Student Employment program, working hand-in-hand with many different departments across the college to provide an enriching experience for students seeking a position while enrolled. Beyond her professional endeavors, Ashley is a proud mom to her cat Bowie and can be found sneaking around local arboretums.

The Zoom link will be emailed to you following registration.

Registration Closed
 Free with 2024-25 NJASFAA membership

 Questions? Email [email protected]


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