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Enrollment process and financial aid

Should completion of the FAFSA and Master promissory note be part of the enrollment process or a separate process?

Understanding your programs

It's very important to be up to date with current information regarding programs and job market.

Admissions

Always having a great attitude of motivation and having a plan before starting the admissions process helps me out tremendously.

Resource notebook

Love the idea of having a resource notebook that we can cross reference when in doubt or to gain new info.

Admissions Vs Agent

what is the difference between an Admissions Rep and an Agent?

CIE

I thought it was vey important that I have to update myself with updated information about the school and admissions process which is always good to also check on the CIE website.

Admission Paperwork

What do you think is the best way to train a new admission rep on paperwork

Notebook

I think you should manage information in notebook to be certain it is up to date information

Compliance

What do you think is the best way to keep your institution in compliance?

compliance

what do you think is the best way to stay in compliant

Love it

This online training help me a lot to stay on track

Negative Advertisement

How can we prevent and fight bad mouth on our school?

Admission Process

Which order is best: 1) Application, Entrance Exam, and Interview or 2) Interview, Application, and Entrance Exam

Admissions and Financing

why is it important for Admissions and Financing to have two separate departments. Why do you think the Admissions rep should not handle financing as well as enrollment? Thanks!

Licensing and Accreditation

I was always confused about the importance of license and accreditation. For me, they were seemed to have the same purpose. The only difference that I can make is that the a school must be accredited in order to accept credit from other schools; and licensed in order for the students to be able to take the state exam.

Entrance Test

When exactly in the admission process can we talk about entrance test? Is it after the interview or after the prospectus student fills out the application and brings in all the required documents?

Financial Aid

Can someone explain me how a school can be qualified or eligible to have financial aid available for the students? What the steps? Thank you!

Licensing and Accreditation

There are many similarities between licensing and accreditation requirements. There are also many differences. Fair Consumer Practices is the main issue. It is important to know this information as it relates to your job.

School Services

Student services are often as important as the educational programs. Student services prepare students to be successful and provide assistance throughout the student's experience at your institution. Common school services are: Orientation, academic assistance, housing, placement and career services, graduation, and exit interviews.

Admissions

Admissions requirements must be clearly stated in your catalog and other documents that students receive. The admissions requirements must follow the rules as outlined in the Statutes and Rules documents. For this exercise look at all the documents and identify all the places that the admission requirements for your institution are listed. Check them against the Statutes and Rules covering Fair Consumer Practices.