Update on Big 10 FA conference

Michelle Curtis and Deb Pusari attended the Big Ten Associate Director’s meeting at the University of Maryland. A wide variety of topics were covered and several areas were identified where additional policy development is needed. View highlights from the conference on the blog.

Topics included: 

• Discussion on new guidance on release of FAFSA information
• Mandatory reporting of sexual violence or abuse (especially as part of Professional Judgement appeals for budget adjustments or dependency overrides)
• Breach procedures

All schools were struggling with interpretation of regulations in these areas and implementation of policies and procedures that will meet requirements.

We shared our University of MN student debt letters/communications that we’ve implemented for fall/spring and summer with the group and received very positive feedback from a number of schools.