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 This includes time-sensitive information that may be outdated.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-19-04
    Subject: Training Workshops – Fundamentals of Federal Student Aid Administration (Updated May 21, 2020)
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    ANN-20-04
    Subject: Live Internet Webinar – Annual Student Loan Acknowledgment (Updated March 18, 2020)
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    ANN-19-07
    Subject: Online Training Module – Next Gen First Time Login to StudentAid.gov
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    ANN-20-02
    Subject: Live Internet Webinars – Ability to Benefit – Approved State Process – 34 CFR §668.156
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    ANN-20-03
    Subject: Webinar Recordings – New Accreditation Regulations
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    ANN-13-15
    Subject: EDExpress Online Training - EDExpress Release 2.0 Online Training for 2013-2014
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    ANN-20-01
    Subject: Live Internet Webinars – New Accreditation Regulations
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    ANN-19-06
    Subject: Online Training Resource – Financial Aid Administrator’s Tool Kit
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    ANN-19-05
    Subject: Online Training Module – Completing the 2020-2021 FISAP
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    ANN-19-02
    Subject: Live Internet Webinar – How to Correct Historical Enrollment Reporting in NSLDS
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    ANN-12-07
    Subject: Training Recording - Direct Loan Reconciliation (Interactive)
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    ANN-12-08
    Subject: Live Internet Webinar - Direct Loan Reconciliation and Program Year Closeout: Start to Finish
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    ANN-12-05
    Subject: Live Internet Webinar - Business Officer Training Q & A
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    ANN-12-09
    Subject: Live Internet Webinars - Delinquency and Default Management Webinar Conference
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    ANN-12-03
    Subject: Live Internet Webinar - Calculation of Gainful Employment Debt Measures and Implications for Institutions
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    ANN-14-02
    Subject: Webinar Recording - Default Aversion and Management
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    ANN-14-03
    Subject: Live Internet Webinar - New Direct Consolidation Loan Process
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    ANN-14-05
    Subject: FSA COACH - 2013-2014 Update for Foreign Schools
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    ANN-14-04
    Subject: Online Training Module - Default Aversion and Management
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    ANN-14-06
    Subject: Rescheduled - Live Internet Webinar - New Direct Consolidation Loan Process

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.