Carlos Rivera

Having a compliance team is very important to every institution. 

FERPA protects student information. 

The Financial Aid office and the bursar are related but they work in separate ways.

Most of the times, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and Leave of Absence (LOA) are interconnected and it impacts the financial aid constantly. 

The admissions process has to be in compliance because they are the main contact office in all institutions. 

Constant communication within all different administrative areas is imperative. 

Audits and program reviews are ways to measure the institutions administration of not only financial aid but every area within the institution. 

I have learned that you should stayed informed with laws and regulations. 

Be in compliance is the main pillar regarding FSA and regulations are the defining method to keep the financial aid process on the right track. 

Financial Aid Administrators must make reasonable decisions that align with the provision's intent, and the school is responsible for ensuring all PJ decisions are fully documented. This will comply with DOE regulations and school will keep it for auditing purposes.