AN OVERVIEW OF THE RECENT CHANGES TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY ACT AND THEIR IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AID

The Higher Education Opportunity Act went into place in 2008 and made substantial changes to the way students obtained financial aid.

It amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 and reauthorized components of it. It also created changes for schools that had to help prospective students and consumers understand the net price of their education.

BEST PRACTICES ON CONSUMER INFORMATION, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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CREATING AN EFFICIENT FINANCIAL AID OFFICE BY ELIMINATING UNNECESSARY PROCESSES

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PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENTS-A WAY TO COMPLIANCE AND STUDENT SUCCESS

The Higher Education Act provides authority for the Financial Aid Administrator to exercise discretion in several areas.


Allows the Financial Aid Administrator to treat a student individually when the student has special circumstances that are not specifically addressed by the traditional application process.