georgia student financial aid application system (gsfapps)
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Georgia Student Financial Aid Application System
(GSFAPPS)
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Primary Means of applying for financial aid Scholarships Grants Service Cancelable Loans
Replaces multiple paper-based and e-HOPE/ e-TEG applications 24 separate applications/renewal applications Multiple deadline dates
GSFAPPS Introduction
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Key Considerations:
Electronic interface
Security
Accuracy
Accelerated processing
Positive feedback
GSFAPPS Considerations
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Key Features:
Web-based, with option to print a paper application
Real-time, on-line edits
Pre-populate fields where possible
Ability to suspend application and return
GSFAPPS Features
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Key Features (continued):
Branches to obtain program unique data
Built-in HELP throughout
Ability to review application and print
Provides a list of follow-up documents
Email confirmations and notifications
GSFAPPS Features (continued)
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Simplify and standardize Application Forms Submittal dates
Centralize eligibility checks at GSFC GSFC to create eligibility verification process Schools only certify relative to:
– Enrollment, course load, GPA, hours, etc.
Reduced workload on Schools
GSFAPPS Benefits
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Discussions Underway with CPS Vendor (NCS Pearson)
Can provide data matching within 48hrs with US Selective Service US Department of Justice NSLDS US Immigration US Social Security College Board US Department of Defense Office of Foreign Asset Control
Centralized Eligibility Checks
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Have contacted following GA Agencies
• GA Dept of Revenue for GA Residency & Dependency• GA Dept of Motor Vehicles for GA Drivers License• GA Dept of Education for Teaching Certifications
Georgia residency is a key eligibility check
Some checks are one-time, some recurring
• US Department of Justice (Drug Conviction) • NSLDS (Loan Default)• Office of Foreign Asset Control (Terrorist-Related)
Centralized Eligibility Checks (continued)
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Careful design & testing by GSFC
Conducting Working Group Sessions
• Deborah Barbone, No. Georgia Col & State University• Janis Bowles, Columbus State University• Jean Dobson, Emory University• Lenora Jackson, Spelman College• Susan Little, University of Georgia• Rich Loftus, University System of Georgia• Andy Parsons, Dept of Technical & Adult Education• Pennie Strong, Central Georgia Technical College• Vincent Walters, Gwinnett Technical College• Robin Winston, DeVry University
GSFAPPS Implementation
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Will be conducting state-wide implementation workshops
Implement for “new” (first-time) applicants
Current recipients “grandfathered”
GSFAPPS Implementation (continued)
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Communication & Training
March: GSFC Conferences
May: Demo to GSFC Staff
June: GASFAA Spring Conference
June – Oct: On Going Activities of GSFC Newsletter GACollege411 Activities GSFC Web Site
GSFAPPS Implementation (continued)
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Communication & Training
August: System Training for GSFC Staff
Sept: PROBE Counselor Workshops
PROBE Student Fairs
GSFC Mailing to Schools
Half-day Workshops
(Savannah, Macon, Albany, Dalton, Atlanta)
October: Implementation & Press-release
GSFAPPS Implementation (continued)
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Applicant
Access GSFAPPS as a registered user of www.GACollege411.com
Follow on-line instructions to complete application and submit
Mail supplemental/supporting documents, if required
To Use GSFAPPS
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Colleges & UniversitiesMust have submitted a School Academic Data Template (details on
next slide)
Exchange data files via SURFER or update student data on-line
Certify certain data as accurate
Certification reporting for HOPE funds via submission of an invoice
To Use GSFAPPS (continued)
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Electronic data entry screen
Ability to update school information on-line
One form for all programs
Schools submit annually, by June 1st, for next academic year
Provides specific date data required by GSFAPPS
School Academic Data Template