Where can you find the dates on which mailings were sent?
IHS
100
According to our collected data, we are most likely to retain students if they apply on or before what date?
December 1
(80.4% retention vs. 59.1% retention for those that apply after Dec. 1)
100
How many different merit award levels are offered?
five + full tuition scholarships = 6
100
What tax year data will be required as part of verification for 2017-18?
2015 (again)
100
What is a key component on the award letters that should be discussed when reviewing award information?
Estimated out of pocket costs
200
Where would you look to see if a student is in Verification?
FASI - the verification status field
1 means Capital selected the student
2 means Feds selected the student
7 means verification is complete
200
We say that 99% of accepted students get a merit award. Who is the 1%?
Students that already have a bachelor's degree or some international students that come through the ESL program.
200
What happens if a student retakes their ACT and gets a higher score?
They should contact their Admissions Counselor to determine if this bumps them into the next Academic Rank.
200
To what e-mail address do we send verification request letters?
The student's e-mail address identified as "preferred"
200
Approximately how many award letters will be generated later this week in our first "big batch" of awards?
380
300
What is the communications code entered when a physical revised award letter is printed?
UD17REV
300
How long after all admission materials are submitted does a student find out if they are accepted?
2-3 weeks
300
What is the difference between Need Rank 1 and Need Rank 2?
The award amounts are the exact same; the difference is that students are placed into Need Rank 1 if they do not file a FAFSA; students are considered Need Rank 2 if they filed a FAFSA and have no need.
300
How and how often do students receive request for information when they are selected for verification?
Standard cycle is 6 notices;
#1 & 5 by mail, 2, 3, 4 & 6 are by e-mail
300
When you are talking to a family and telling them to keep an eye out for "the big envelope", what can you tell them it says on the front?
Congrats! Your award letter is enclosed!
400
What information will be entered on XAWD that will inform both departments about future award changes?
Resident and commuter Capital Connect Grant amounts
400
What is the application deadline for a transfer student to be included in the full-tuition scholarship competition?
May 1
400
How does the data get populated on XAWD?
Merit-based award details will be populated by a data file from Enrollment Research; Connect Grant for preferred housing status will be entered shortly after award is generated; Connect Grant for alternate housing status will be calculated and entered within 3-4 weeks after awarding unless requested sooner
400
If there is nothing entered in the verification fields on FASI, does it mean the student is ready to award?
Not necessarily. Check CRI to see if there are any other missing documents.
400
What are two variables that will change the out of pocket cost?
Additional course fees or loan acceptance
500
What is one key factor that determines if a student is identified as ready for packaging?
Their admission status - must be A, DR, or MS
500
What must a student provide if they wish to appeal their financial aid award?
Other financial aid award packages
500
What cannot be included in a test superscore to determine a student's academic rank?
An old SAT test score and a new SAT test score
500
What could be an issue that would not effect new students but could impact transfer students?
Federal Code 399 - conflicting information
500
What five items can be found in the award letter packet?
Award letter, award letter explanation, Next Steps, Deposit Form, business reply envelope