Certified Course

Module 1: Introduction, Timelines & Service

• Develop an understanding of the Financial Aid office in a Career College.
• Identify key websites available to Financial Aid Officer's and students. (OSAP, FAO portal, Canlearn, SSB etc.)
• Recognize the timeframe by which a student has to apply, submit documentation and receive funding.
• Remove obstacles for a student not only enrolling in your institution, but completing the program and becoming supportive alumni.

Module 2: Financial Aid Processing

• Develop an understanding of the student's responsibilities.
• Explain the institutional responsibilities.
• Develop an understanding of the OACC Financial Aid office.

Module 3: Procedures, Reports & Notifications

• Explain the eligibility requirements and identify procedures and common required documentation & supporting documentation.
• Develop an understanding what the student's responsibilities are before, during and after completing their program.
• Recognize your responsibility as a Financial Aid Officer before, during and after a student completes their program.

Module 4: Financial Aid Office Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the performance requirements.
• Identify the audit guidelines and understand their importance.
• Describe how default rates are issued and ways to help manage them.
• Recognize the key deadlines associated with financial aid offices.