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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \n\nWelcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Tonya Richardson-Dean\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from June 4\, 2026\, FAAC meeting – Tonya Richardson-Dean\, Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business – Chris Willuhn\, Director III\, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board)\nUpdate: Government Relations – Glenna Bruun\, Associate Commissioner\, Coordinating Board\nPresentation: Workforce Pell Grant – Nahum Pacheco-Salazar\, Assistant Commissioner\, Coordinating Board\nUpdate: Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee – Beth Tolan\, Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Texas Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) – Melissa Jones\, TASFAA President\nDiscussion: Rulemaking Update – Chris Willuhn\, Director III\, Coordinating Board\nUpdate: High School District – Sandra Moore\, Amarillo ISD\, Dr. Angelica Haro\, Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19\, Mike Kaufmann\, Bynum ISD\nPresentation: FAR Report FY25 Presentation – Chris Willuhn\, Director III\, Coordinating Board\nDiscussion: Texas Application State Financial Aid (TASFA) Subcommittee – Tonya Richardson-Dean\, Chair\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – Leah Smalley\, Director II\, Coordinating Board\nPresentation: SLMS Follow Up – Robin Fenner\, Assistant Commissioner\, Coordinating Board\nPresentation: Program Approvals – Jessica Acton\, Director I\, Academic and Health Affairs (AHA)\, Coordinating Board\nDiscussion: Bridge the GAPS (Goals\, Achievements\, Progress and Solutions) – Committee Members\nReview future meetings\, reminders\, and topic recommendation for future meetings –Tonya Richardson-Dean\, Chair\nAdjournment – Tonya Richardson-Dean\, Chair\n\n  \nMeeting Handouts \nMeeting Minutes \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-faac/
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \n\nWelcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from March 26\, 2026\, FAAC meeting – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business – Chris Willuhn\, Director III\, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board)\nGreetings from Andy MacLaurin\, Assistant Commissioner III\, Funding and Resource Planning\nDiscussion: Recognition of Members (Term Ending in June)-Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nDiscussion: Recommendation on Proposed Nominees for 2026 FAAC- Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nUpdate: Government Relations – John Wyatt\, Director II\, Coordinating Board\nPresentation: Trellis Presentation – Allyson Cornett\, Director of Research\, Trellis Strategies\nUpdate: Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee – Beth Tolan\, Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Texas Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) – Melissa Jones\, TASFAA President\nPresentation: SLMS-Robin Fenner\, Deputy Assistant Commissioner\, Student Financial Aid Programs\nDiscussion: Rulemaking Update and Look Ahead – Chris Willuhn\, Director III\, Coordinating Board\nUpdate: Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) – Heather Fountain\, TASFA Subcommittee\nUpdate: High School District – Erica Ramos\, Pharr – San Juan – Alamo ISD\, Sandra Moore\, Amarillo ISD\, and Dr. Angelica Haro\, Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – Leah Smalley\, Director II\, Coordinating Board\nDiscussion: Bridge the GAPS (Goals\, Achievements\, Progress and Solutions) – Committee Members\nReview future meetings\, reminders\, and topic recommendation for future meetings – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nAdjournment – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\n\nMeeting Handout \nMeeting Minutes \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-42/
LOCATION:George H. W. Bush Building (Room 11.102)\, 1801 N Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \n\nWelcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from December 11\, 2025\, FAAC meeting – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business – Chris Willuhn\, Director III\, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board)\nUpdate: Nominations for New FAAC Members\nUpdate: Government Relations – John Wyatt\, Director II\, Coordinating Board\nPresentation: ”OB3” Implementation: Workforce Pell and Changes to Federal Student Loan Programs – Roxanne Garza\, Director of Higher Education Policy\, The Education Trust\nUpdate: Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee – Beth Tolan\, Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Texas Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) – Melissa Jones\, TASFAA President\nDiscussion: Rulemaking Update – Chris Willuhn\, Director III\, Coordinating Board\nUpdate: Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) – Heather Fountain\, TASFA Subcommittee\nUpdate: High School District – Erica Ramos\, Pharr – San Juan – Alamo ISD\, Sandra Moore\, Amarillo ISD\, and Dr. Angelica Haro\, Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – Leah Smalley\, Director II\, Coordinating Board\nDiscussion: Bridge the GAPS (Goals\, Achievements\, Progress and Solutions) – Committee Members\nReview future meetings\, reminders\, and topic recommendation for future meetings – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nAdjournment – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\n\nMeeting Handouts \nMeeting Minutes \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-41/
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:                                                           AGENDA \n1. Welcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\n2. Consideration of Approval of Minutes from September 11\, 2025\, FAAC meeting – Scott Lapinski\,\nChair\n3. Update: Prior FAAC Business – Leah Smalley\, Director II\, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board\n(Coordinating Board)\n4. Presentation: Annual Report – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\n5. Update: Government Relations – John Wyatt\, Director II\, Coordinating Board\n6. Presentation: Empowering Financial Aid Offices with AI – Maria Serna\, Associate Director\, The\nUniversity of Texas at Austin\n7. Update: Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee – Beth Tolan\, Financial Aid Operations\nSubcommittee Chair\n8. Discussion: Fraudulent Applications in Financial Aid – Committee Members\n9. Update: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) – Thomas Ratliff\, TASFAA\nPresident\n10. Discussion: Approved Rules from October Board Meeting – Charles W. Contéro-Puls\, Assistant\nCommissioner for Student Financial Aid Programs\, Coordinating Board\n11. Update: Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) – Heather Fountain\, TASFA Subcommittee\n12. Update: High School District – Erica Ramos\, Pharr – San Juan – Alamo ISD\, Sandra Moore\, Amarillo\nISD\, and Dr. Angelica Haro\, Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19\n13. Update: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – Leah Smalley\, Director II\, Coordinating Board\n14. Discussion: Bridge the GAPS (Goals\, Achievements\, Progress and Solutions) – Committee Members\n15. Review future meetings\, reminders\, and topic recommendation for future meetings – Scott Lapinski\,\nChair\n16. Adjournment – Scott Lapinski\, Chair \n  \nMeeting Handouts \n  \nMeeting Minutes \n  \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-40/
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \n\n\n\nWelcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from June 5\, 2025\, FAAC meeting – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business – Chris Willuhn\, Director III\, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board)\nDiscussion: Recognition of New FAAC 2025 Members – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nUpdate: Government Relations – John Wyatt\, Director II\, Coordinating Board\nDiscussion: Upcoming Financial Aid Rulemaking Activity – Chris Willuhn\, Director III\, Coordinating Board\nUpdate: Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee – Beth Tolan\, Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) – Ingram\, TASFAA President\nPresentation: Financial Aid Report (FAR) – Chris Willuhn\, Director III\, Coordinating Board\nUpdate: Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) – Heather Fountain\, TASFA Subcommittee\nUpdate: High School District – Erica Ramos\, Pharr – San Juan – Alamo ISD\, Sandra Moore\, Amarillo ISD\, and Dr. Angelica Haro\, Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – Leah Smalley\, Director II\, Coordinating Board\nDiscussion: Bridge the GAPS (Goals\, Achievements\, Progress and Solutions) – Committee Members\nReview future meetings\, reminders\, and topic recommendation for future meetings – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\nAdjournment – Scott Lapinski\, Chair\n\n\n\nMeeting Handouts \nMeeting Minutes \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-39/
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T143000
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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA \n\nWelcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from March 6\, 2025\, FAAC meeting – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business – Leah Smalley\, Director II\, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board)\nDiscussion: Recognition of Members (Term Ending June) – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nDiscussion: Recommendation on Proposed Nominees for 2025 FAAC\nUpdate: Government Relations – John Wyatt\, Director II\, Coordinating Board\nPresentation: Strengthening FAFSA/TASFA Completion Through Student Engagement and Family Outreach – Jennifer Avelar\, Director of College and Career Success\, Region One ESC\nUpdate: Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee – Beth Tolan\, Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) – Ingram\, TASFAA President\nUpdate: TASFA Subcommittee – Heather Fountain\, Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: High School District – Lisa Schoenbrun\, El Paso ISD\, Erica Ramos\, Pharr-San Juan -Alamo ISD\, and Sandra Moore\, Amarillo ISD\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs –Leah Smalley\, Director II\, Coordinating Board\nPresentation: How Opportunity Resource Services Helps Incarcerated Students Overcome Barriers to Accessing Federal Student Aid – Hannah Sutton\, Program Director\, Educational Opportunity Center\nDiscussion: Bridge the GAPS (Goals\, Achievements\, Progress and Solutions) – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nReview future meetings\, reminders\, and topic recommendation for future meetings – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nAdjournment – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\n\n  \nMeeting Handouts \n  \nMeeting Minutes \n  \nYouTube \n  \n 
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-38/
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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DTSTAMP:20260413T152437Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nWelcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from December 5\, 2024\, FAAC meeting – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nUpdate: Nomination of New FAAC Members – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business – Leah Smalley\, Director II\, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)\nUpdate: External Relations – John Wyatt\, Director II\, THECB\nPresentation: Standing the Test of Time: Resources to Help Students Now and In the Future – Catherine Mueller\, Mapping Your Future\nUpdate: Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee – Beth Tolan\, Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) – D. Ingram\, TASFAA President\nUpdate: TASFA Subcommittee – Heather Fountain\, Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: High School District – Lisa Schoenbrun\, El Paso ISD\, Erica Ramos\, Pharr-San Juan -Alamo ISD\, and Sandra Moore\, Amarillo ISD\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs –Leah Smalley\, Director II\, THECB\nPresentation: THECB Public Data Tools – Brian Cordeau\, Data Management and Research\, and team\, THECB\nDiscussion: Bridge the GAPS (Goals\, Achievements\, Progress and Solutions) – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nReview future meetings\, reminders\, and topic recommendation for future meetings – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nAdjournment – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\n\nMeeting Handouts \nYouTube \nMeeting Minutes
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-37/
LOCATION:George H. W. Bush Building (Room 11.102)\, 1801 N Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T023247Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nAgenda – 12/5/2024\n\nWelcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from September 12\, 2024\, FAAC meeting – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business – Leah Smalley\, Director II\, THECB\nUpdate: External Relations – John Wyatt\, Director II\, THECB\nPresentation: FAFSA Completion Efforts – Lara Gueguen\, Samantha Gonzalez\, College and Career Advising (CCA)\, THECB\nUpdate: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) – D. Ingram\, TASFAA President\nUpdate: Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee – Beth Tolan\, Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: High School District – Erica Ramos\, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD\, and Sandra Moore\, Amarillo ISD\nPresentation: 2024 FAAC Annual Report – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nUpdate: TASFA Subcommittee – Heather Fountain\, TASFA Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – DeChà Reid\, Director III\, THECB and Leah Smalley\, Director II\, THECB\nPresentation: Education is Freedom Presents Homelessness\, McKinney Vento + Unusual Circumstances: What You Need To Know? – Debbie Richman\, Education is Freedom Foundation\nDiscussion Topic: Bridge the GAPS (Goals\, Achievements\, Progress and Solutions) – Committee Members\nReview future meetings\, reminders\, and topic recommendation for future meetings – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nAdjournment – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\n\nHandouts \nMeeting Notes \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-35/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T025640Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda-09-12-2024\n\nWelcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from June 6\, 2024\, FAAC meeting – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nUpdate: New FAAC Members-Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business-Leah Smalley\, Senior Policy Director\, THECB\nUpdate: External Relations – John Wyatt\, Senior Director\, THECB\nDiscussion: Financial Aid Priority Application Date-Charles Contero-Puls\, Assistant Commissioner\, THECB\nPresentation: Loan Repayment Programs- Maria Serna\, Manager II Loan Repayment Programs\, THECB\nUpdate: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) – Denise Welch\, TASFAA President\nUpdate: Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee – Beth Tolan\, Data Collection Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: High School District – Lisa Schoenbrun\, El Paso ISD\, Erica Ramos\, Pharr- San Juan-Alamo ISD\, and Sandra Moore\, Amarillo ISD\nPresentation: The Psychology of Borrowing-Melet Leafgreen\, Past Chair and Lindsay Partridge\, Sr. Debt Management Advisor\, UT Southwestern Medical Center\nUpdate: TASFA Subcommittee – Heather Fountain\, TASFA Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Legislative Subcommittee – Scott Lapinski\, Legislative Subcommittee Chair\nPresentation: Bringing Trauma-Informed Practices to Financial Aid Office-Christina Tangalakis\, Interim Director\, Wake Forest University\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – DeChà Reid\, Director III\, THECB and Leah Smalley\, Senior Policy Director\, THECB\nDiscussion Topic: Bridge the GAPS (Goals\, Achievements\, Progress and Solutions)- Committee Members\nFuture Meetings/Reminders/Topic Recommendations for future meetings – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\nAdjournment – Cecelia Jones\, Chair\n\nMeeting Handout \nMeeting Minutes \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-34/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T023549Z
CREATED:20240321T013523Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda-06-06-2024\n\nWelcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Cecilia Jones\, Vice Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from March 7\, 2024\, FAAC meeting – Cecilia Jones\, Vice Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business – Leah Smalley\, Senior Policy Director\, THECB\nUpdate: External Relations – John Wyatt\, Senior Director\, THECB\nDiscussion: FAFSA Deadline Language- Charles Contero-Puls\, Assistant Commissioner\, THECB\nPresentation: Return to Repayment and Loan Forgiveness-Bryan Ashton\, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer\, Trellis\nUpdate: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) – Denise Welch\, TASFAA President\nUpdate: Legislative Subcommittee – Scott Lapinski\, Legislative Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: TASFA Subcommittee – Heather Fountain\, TASFA Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: High School Districts – Lisa Schoenbrun\, El Paso ISD\, and Erica Ramos\, Pharr-San Juan -Alamo ISD\nDiscussion: Recognition of FAAC Members stepping down- Cecilia Jones\, Vice Chair\nDiscussion: Recommendation on Proposed Nominees for 2024 FAAC-Cecilia Jones\, Vice Chair\, and Leah Smalley\, Senior Policy Director\, THECB\nPresentation: Better FAFSA Rollout and Implications-Shareea Woods\, Director and Jennifer Torres\, Deputy Director\, TxCAN\nUpdate: *Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee (formerly Data Collection) – Beth Tolan\, Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – DeChà Reid\, Director III\, THECB and Leah Smalley\, Senior Policy Director\, THECB\nDiscussion Topic: Bridge the GAPS (Goals\, Achievements\, Progress and Solutions)-Committee Members\nFuture Meetings: Topic Recommendations for future meetings – Cecilia Jones\, Vice Chair\nAdjournment – Cecilia Jones\, Vice Chair\n\nMeeting Handouts \n  \nMeeting Minutes
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-33/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T152352Z
CREATED:20240321T013313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T152352Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nAgenda \n\nWelcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Melet Leafgreen\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from December 7\, 2023\, FAAC meeting – Melet Leafgreen\, Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business – Leah Smalley\, Senior Policy Director\, THECB\nUpdate: External Relations – John Wyatt\, Senior Director\, THECB\nPresentation: Manageable Debt Calculation (MDC) Loan Program – Erika Norris\, Manager II\, THECB\nUpdate: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA)-Denise Welch\, TASFAA President\nUpdate: Legislative Subcommittee – Scott Lapinski\, Legislative Subcommittee Chair\nPresentation: Professional Communication is for the Birds – D. Ingram\, Associate Director of Financial Aid\, UT Southwestern Medical Center\nUpdate: TASFA Subcommittee – Heather Fountain\, TASFA Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: High School District – Lisa Schoenbrun\, El Paso ISD\, and Erica Ramos\, Pharr-San Juan – Alamo ISD\nNew Discussion: Bridge the GAPS (Goals\, Achievements\, Progress and Solutions) – Committee Members\nUpdate: Data Collection Subcommittee-Beth Tolan\, Data Collection Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – DeChà Reid\, Director III\, THECB and Leah Smalley\, Senior Policy Director\, THECB\nTopic Recommendations for Future Meetings – Melet Leafgreen\, Chair\nAdjournment – Melet Leafgreen\, Chair\n\nHandouts \nMeeting Notes \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-32/
LOCATION:THECB Board Room\, 1801 N Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T192655Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T192655Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nWelcome\, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Melet Leafgreen\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from September 14\, 2023\, FAAC meeting – Melet Leafgreen\, Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business – Leah Smalley\, Senior Policy Director\, THECB Discuss March Meeting Date\nUpdate: External Relations – John Wyatt\, Senior Director\, THECB\nPresentation: Proposed Rules for January 2024 Board Meeting – Charles Contéro-Puls\, Assistant Commissioner\, THECB\nUpdate: Data Collection Subcommittee –DeChà Reid\, Director III\, THECB\nDiscussion Topic: Selection of Subcommittee Chair for Data Collection Subcommittee – Melet Leafgreen\, Chair\nUpdate: Legislative Subcommittee – Scott Lapinski\, Legislative Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) –Denise Welch\, TASFAA President\nUpdate: TASFA Subcommittee – Heather Fountain\, TASFA Subcommittee Chair and Leah Smalley\, Senior Policy Director\, THECB\nPresentation: TASFA Demonstration – Leah Smalley\, Senior Policy Director\, THECB\nUpdate: High School District – Lisa Schoenbrun\, El Paso ISD\, and Erica Ramos\, Pharr-San Juan -Alamo ISD\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – DeChà Reid\, Director III\, THECB\nPresentation: Hanging on Through the Turbulence: How to Navigate Around Work Burnout with Self Care- Teresa Washburn\, Financial Aid Customer Service Coordinator\, Northeast College\, Houston Community College\, and Sophia McGee\, Manager Financial Aid Services\, San Jacinto College\nPresentation: 2023 FAAC Annual Report- Melet Leafgreen\, Chair\nFeedback for Future Meetings – Melet Leafgreen\, Chair\nAdjournment – Melet Leafgreen\, Chair\n\nHandouts \nMeeting Notes \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-31/
LOCATION:THECB Board Room\, 1801 N Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T023635Z
CREATED:20240321T012316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T023635Z
UID:10000102-1694683800-1694705400@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nWelcome\, Introductions\, and Overview of Meeting – Rachelè Garrett\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from the meeting held on Dec. 9\, 2022– Rachelè Garrett\, Chair\nPresentation: When your “Business” impacts your “Business”- Lou Murray\, Southwest/Rocky Mountain Regional Lead for Earnest\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business– DeChà Reid\, Senior Director\, THECB\nUpdate: External Relations – John Wyatt\, Sr. Director\, External Relations\, THECB\nUpdate: THECB Financial Aid Strategic Priority-Charles Contero-Puls\, Assistant Commissioner\, THECB\nUpdate: TASFA Subcommittee: House Bill 3 (FAFSA/TASFA Graduation Requirement) and House Bill 2140 (On-line TASFA); – Bridgette Ingram\, Subcommittee Chair\, Claudette Jenks\, Director\, College Readiness; and Leah Smalley\, Assistant Director\, THECB\nUpdate: Data Collection Subcommittee – Dede Gonzales\, Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Legislative Subcommittee – Arnold Trejo\, Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA)– DeDe Gonzales\, TASFAA President\nUpdate: High School District – Lisa Schoenbrun\, El Paso ISD; Shonna Norton\, Wichita Falls ISD\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – DeChà Reid\, Senior Director\, THECB\nDiscussion Topic: New Aid Initiative: Forward Loan -Charles Contero-Puls\, Assistant Commissioner\, THECB\nDiscussion Topic: Department of Education Fresh Start Letters- Denise Welch\, Past Chair\nDiscussion Topic: Appointing a New FAAC Vice Chair- Rachelè Garrett-Chair\nDiscussion Topic: Feedback for Future Meetings – Rachelè Garrett\, Chai\nAdjournment –Rachelè Garrett\, Chair\n\nHandouts \nMeeting Notes \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-30/
LOCATION:THECB Board Room\, 1801 N Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T022910Z
CREATED:20240321T012120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T022910Z
UID:10000101-1685611800-1685633400@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nWelcome\, Introductions\, and Overview of Meeting – Denise Welch\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from the meeting held on March 3\, 2022– Denise Welch\, Chair\nPresentation: Building a Talent Strong Texas-Melissa Henderson\, Associate Commissioner\, Strategic Partnerships & Executive Director\nPresentation: Texas OnCourse Academy-Laura Brenna\, Assistant Commissioner\, Innovation and Policy Development\nPresentation: Texas Leadership Scholars Program-Matt Parson\, Assistant Commissioner for Workforce Innovation\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business– DeChà Reid\, Senior Director\, THECB\nUpdate: External Relations – John Wyatt\, Sr. Director\, External Relations\nUpdate: THECB Financial Aid Strategic Priority-Charles Contero-Puls\, Assistant Commissioner\nUpdate: TASFA Subcommittee: House Bill 3 (FAFSA/TASFA Graduation Requirement) and House Bill 2140 (On-line TASFA); – Bridgette Ingram\, Subcommittee Chair\, Claudette Jenks\, Director\, College Readiness; and Leah Smalley\, Assistant Director\, THECB\nUpdate: Data Collection Subcommittee – Dede Gonzales\, Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Legislative Subcommittee – Arnold Trejo\, Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA)– Robert Merino\, TASFAA President\nUpdate: High School District – Ben Bholan\, Arlington ISD; Shonna Norton\, Wichita Falls ISD\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – DeChà Reid\, Senior Director\, THECB\nUpdate: Recognition of members stepping down-Denise Welch\, Chair\nDiscussion Topic: Recommendation on Proposed Nominees for FAAC-DeChà Reid\, Senior Director\, THECB\nDiscussion Topic: Addressing the unemployment compensation reported by students and parents – DeChà Reid\, Senior Director\, THECB\nDiscussion Topic: Leveraging Financial Aid-Thomas Ratliff\, Director of Financial Aid\, Abilene Christian University\nDiscussion Topic: Ways to address roadblocks with recruiting and retaining students-Denise Welch\, Chair\nTransition of Leadership- Denise Welch\, Chair\nDiscussion Topic: Feedback for Future Meetings – Rachelè Garrett\, Chair\nAdjournment – Rachelè Garrett\, Chair\n\nHandouts \nMeeting Notes \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-29/
LOCATION:THECB Board Room\, 1801 N Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T020930Z
CREATED:20240321T011931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T020930Z
UID:10000100-1677749400-1677771000@www.highered.texas.gov
SUMMARY:Financial Aid Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nWelcome\, Introductions\, and Overview of Meeting – Denise Welch\, Chair\nConsideration of Approval of Minutes from the meeting held on Dec. 9– Denise Welch\, Chair\nUpdate: Prior FAAC Business– DeChà Reid\, Senior Director\nExternal Presentation: Reskilling and Upskilling Program-Dr. Sheri Ranis\, Director\, Workforce Education\nUpdate: External Relations – John Wyatt\, Sr. Director\, External Relations\nUpdate: THECB Financial Aid Strategic Priority-Charles Conterò-Puls\, Assistant Commissioner\nExternal Presentation: Certified Financial Aid Administrator Program-Shannon Crossland\, Commission Chair\, Frank Phillips College\nUpdate: TASFA Subcommittee – Bridgette Ingram\, Subcommittee Chair and Claudette Jenks\, Director\, College Readiness and Success\nUpdate: Data Collection Subcommittee – Dede Gonzales\, Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Legislative Subcommittee – Arnold Trejo\, Subcommittee Chair\nUpdate: Texas Association for State Financial Aid Administrator’s (TASFAA) – Robert Merino\, TASFAA President\nUpdate: High School District – Ben Bholan\, Arlington ISD; Shonna Norton\, Wichita Falls ISD\nUpdate: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – DeChà Reid\, Senior Director\nDiscussion Topic: Feedback on how schools are administering Reskilling and Upskilling-Denise Welch\, Chair\nDiscussion Topic: Feedback on the decrease in loan borrowing- DeChà Reid\, Senior Director\nDiscussion Topic: Feedback on creating a succession plan-Rachelè Garrett\, Vice Chair\nDiscussion Topic: Feedback for Future Meetings – Denise Welch\, Chair\nAdjournment – Denise Welch\, Chair\n\nHandouts \nMeeting Notes \nYouTube
URL:https://www.highered.texas.gov/event/financial-aid-advisory-committee-meeting-28/
LOCATION:THECB Board Room\, 1801 N Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC)
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