The Council and Hispanic Association of Colleges and

The Council and Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities TRIO Retention Institute for Minority-Serving Institutions Addressing Issues of Unmet Need in Financial Aid Packaging Presenter: Dolores S. Davis Financial Aid Director Clark Atlanta University February 29, 2003 20 Seconds Auto Advance

Packaging “The Real Delivery of Aid” • Number of students needing assistance – First-time in college (FTIC) – Continuing • Amount of money available – Percentage of Gift Aid – Percentage of Self- help Aid 14 Seconds Auto Advance

Definition of Packaging • Packaging is the process of combining various types of aid from a variety of sources to meet the student’s financial need. – Packaging is the tool by which the aid administrator seeks to best meet a student’s documented need. – In this process the institution also has to keep in mind limited resources in terms of distribution of grant and self-help aid. – Packaging is the real delivery of aid. It is the culmination of establishing a budget, subtracting the computed EFC, and filling need with actual aid. 20 Seconds Auto Advance

Packaging Philosophies • The school’s mission and goals affect its approach to packaging. – Amount of need to be met, so aid may be distributed in an equitable manner. – To attract students to the institution, or to attract certain types of students. – To provide employment opportunities to students. – Maintaining manageable student debt levels and reasonable self-help expectations. – Packaging philosophies must also take into consideration all institutional, state, and federal guidelines in terms of award limits and selection criteria. 20 Seconds Auto Advance

Financial Need Cost of Attendance (COA) – Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Financial Need 10 Seconds Auto Advance

The Cost of Attendance • Tuition and fees • Books and supplies • Room • Board • Transportation • Personal Expenses • Cost of Computer • Additional costs applicable to individual students (loan fees, costs incurred because of a disability, study abroad costs, dependent care) 15 Seconds Auto Advance

Availability of Funds u. MMerit-based uaacademic talent u. NNeed-based u. Ggift- aid 10 Seconds Auto Advance self-help

Packaging Challenges u. DDirect Cost u and/or u Indirect Cost 10 Seconds Auto Advance

CHALLENGES – Meeting the unmet need of students with “zero” expected family contributions (EFC) – Keeping student debt at a minimum for the first and second years – Meeting total need or only direct cost – Providing aid to students in remedial programs – Providing aid to students in a “College Preparatory” program 18 Seconds Auto Advance

Packaging Challenges • What percentage of cost will be covered by loans? • What percentage of cost will be covered by work? • What percentage of cost will be covered by gift aid ( grants and/or scholarships)? • What percentage of need will not be met? 18 Seconds Auto Advance

Packaging Challenges • How will the school adjust the package when the student receives aid from outside sources? • Will the student receive a similar package each year? If not, what will be the gift aid and self-help aid percentages? 15 Seconds Auto Advance

Solutions • Get involved in the reauthorization process. • • Write your legislators Inform your administrators and faculty Inform your students Inform your parents 13 Seconds Auto Advance

The Challenge for the 21 st century is to help parents and students find the dollars that are not covered by state, federal and institutional aid programs. 8 Seconds Auto Advance

Will a College Education be for ONLY those who can afford to pay? 6 Seconds Auto Advance

The End Have a Nice Day!! 3 Seconds Auto Advance