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Special Circumstances : Advocating for Students

Special Circumstances : Advocating for Students. What you need to know. Have a basic understanding Know what questions to ask If you are not sure, ask!. Principles of Need Analysis. Primary beneficiary Ability to pay – not willingness to pay Equity and leveling the playing field

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Special Circumstances : Advocating for Students

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  1. Special Circumstances:Advocating for Students

  2. What you need to know • Have a basic understanding • Know what questions to ask • If you are not sure, ask!

  3. Principles of Need Analysis • Primary beneficiary • Ability to pay – not willingness to pay • Equity and leveling the playing field • Provides “snapshot”

  4. Regulations Require • Case by case • Differentiate an individual • Adequate documentation

  5. Regulations Suggest • Medical/Dental expenses • Recent unemployment • Changes in family income or assets • Private elementary or secondary tuition

  6. Dependency Status • Regulatory guidance • Involuntary • Documentation required • Must be evaluated each year

  7. Advocating • Who might need more help? • Point us in the right direction • Insight

  8. Communication is key • Notify in writing • Provide detailed information • We will respond to every request • If we can help, we will!

  9. Teamwork • Use us as a resource • Build on existing relationships • Contacts through Admissions • Common goal

  10. Keep in Touch Mary Lawyer Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Siena College 518-783-4288 mlawyer@siena.edu www.siena.edu

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