HESAA University Course Descriptions
All Things HESAA
This course is perfect for new staff and is a great refresher for experienced financial aid or EOF officers. This course offers an in depth overview of all of HESAA’s websites, State programs and NJFAMS student and school portals. Topics will include information on where to find specific information on program eligibility, program requirements, online resources, and deadlines. Staff will learn where to go to register for a Real Money 101 sessions, Institutional HESAA training, and FAFSA/New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application sessions. This session will also provide a look into what the student sees when logging into NJFAMS and tips on how financial aid staff can assist students in completing their NJFAMS requirements by checking the school side of the students NJFAMS account.
Community College Opportunity Grant
This course offers a deep dive into the CCOG program and campus responsibilities in administering this program. Topics will include eligibility based on other aid, fees, AGI range, and enrollment status. The course will cover certification requirements and provide examples to help explain CCOG eligibility.
Garden State Guarantee
This course offers a deep dive into the GSG program and campus responsibilities in administering this program. Topics will include eligibility based on other aid, fees, AGI range, and enrollment status. The course will cover certification requirements and provide examples to help explain GSG eligibility.
NJCLASS Family Loan Overview
This course provides an overview of NJCLASS products and policies. Topics include the NJCLASS Family Loan, NJCLASS ReFi+ Loan, NJCLASS Consolidation Loan, Certification process, Loan limits, Disbursement methods, and the Return of funds procedures.
NJFAMS Roster Certification and Payments Training
This course is designed for staff members who will be processing and certifying the "Not Yet Certified Roster" and requesting payments. Attendees will receive training on the factors that need to be certified and what adjustment and cancellation codes to use in each situation. Each separate roster will be reviewed and the file upload process will be explained. Training tips will also be offered throughout the presentation.
NJ STARS Overview
This course takes an in-depth look at the NJ STARS program and its administration. Topics include program history, eligibility requirements, application process, deadlines, recruitment file and working with applicant rosters and certification forms. Each disbursement, reconciliation and payment roster is discussed in detail. Real life examples will be presented throughout the training to determine NJ STARS eligibility. The session also covers commonly overlooked topics and procedures that may keep your institution out of compliance with regulations and policies for NJSTARS.
NJ STARS II Overview
This course offers in-depth look at the NJ STARS II program and its administration. Topics include program history, eligibility requirements, application process, deadline dates, recruitment file and using the applicant rosters and certification forms. Each disbursement, reconciliation and payment roster is discussed in detail. Real life examples will be presented throughout the training to determine NJ STARS II eligibility. The session also covers commonly overlooked topics and procedures that may keep your institution out of compliance with regulations and policies for NJ STARS II.
