Information for Finanial Aid Professionals (IFAP)

Training

Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP)

Federal Student Aid is pleased to provide you with a variety of ways to obtain training on many topics. You can click on one of the 4 catalog boxes to find training by topic, by medium (e-Learning or Instructor-Led), and by past presentations. You can also check out the Training Announcements and Training Calendar below.

Topic Catalog

Click here to access training arranged by subject matter and content.

Instructor-Led Training Catalog

Click here to access training opportunities that are live, instructor-led. Some of these are conducted through distance technology, while others are in-person workshops.

e-Learning Catalog

Click here to access training delivered in a variety of e-learning formats.

Past Presentations Catalog

Click here for materials, podcasts, and transcripts from training that has been completed. This includes time-sensitive information that may be outdated.

Training Announcements

The list of training announcements below provides a detailed description of all training, including when it will occur, what topics it will cover, and any materials you should bring with you. Click here to view more training announcements.

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    ANN-00-16
    Subject: December 7, 2000 SFA Satellite Videoconference
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    ANN-96-02
    Subject: Announcement of "Direct Loan Update '96" videoconference
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    ANN-96-08
    Subject: This letter announces the 1997-98 Title IV Training to be conducted in early 1997, lists the sites and dates for the workshops, and explains registration procedures.
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    ANN-96-03
    Subject: This letter announces and describes a training series on EDExpress, and lists the sites and dates for the workshops.
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    ANN-96-04
    Subject: Announcing a new way to order the 1997-98 version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Student Guide ...1-800-284-2788
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    ANN-96-05
    Subject: Developing and implementing a comprehensive prevention policy for campus violence against women.
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    ANN-96-06
    Subject: Announcement of October 17 Student Financial Assistance Videoconference
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    ANN-96-07
    Subject: Distribution of the 1996 Fall Training Calendar
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    ANN-97-14
    Subject: This letter announces a series of Electronic Aid Office workshops to be held February through September l998; lists the contents, sites and dates of the workshops; and explains registration procedures.
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    ANN-97-13
    Subject: Electronic Aid Office Training
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    ANN-97-12
    Subject: Invitation to order bulk quantities of the following1998-99 student aid application materials: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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    ANN-97-11
    Subject: Announcement of October 16 Student Financial Assistance Videoconference
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    ANN-97-10
    Subject: This letter describes a nationwide series of Fiscal Officer Training Workshops and lists the sites, dates, and registration procedures.
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    ANN-97-09
    Subject: Distribution of the FAFSA on the Web poster and instructions for ordering FAFSA on the Web brochures.
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    ANN-97-08
    Subject: Distribution of the 1997 Fall Training Calendar
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    ANN-97-06
    Subject: This letter will only be posted electronically. It will not be mailed to institutions.
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    ANN-97-05
    Subject: Distribution of the 1997 Spring Training Calendar
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    ANN-97-04
    Subject: To provide general information concerning the forthcoming changes in Title IV program numbers used by participating institutions of postsecondary education. Publication Reference: Section 487b, Higher Education Act of 1965, as ame
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    ANN-97-03
    Subject: Advertising the U.S. Department of Education's New FAFSA Express Software and Poster
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    ANN-97-02
    Subject: This letter describes a training series on the 1997-98 EDExpress for Windows application processing software, and lists the sites and dates for the workshops.

Training Calendar

If you are looking for a specific time for training, use the Training Calendar. The training events below provide a quick reference by date, including when it will occur, what topics it will cover and any materials you should bring with you. Click here to view more training events.