• The Financial Aid Office is in the process of evaluating all of our Federal Aid programs to ensure complete compliance with all State and Federal Regulations.

Technology The Office is up-to-date on system requirements to maintain functionality within the BANNER system.

Upcoming Activities

New FAFSA date• The 2017-18 FAFSA became available October 1, 2016, for students to complete. • The Office will host Financial Aid Nights once a week throughout October to assist students with their FAFSA and answer questions. Financial Aid Nights will be held on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
PeopleSoftThe Financial Aid Office is continuing to closely work with the implementation team.
Professional Development• The three newest members of the Office will be attending the FAL KASFAA conference. This is a professional financial aid organization in which each member of the KSU Office is a member. This organization provides trainings and keeps all members updated on State and Federal Aid news. • In July, Acting Director Qiana Hall attended the National Federal Aid Administrators conference and training in Washington, DC. • Interoffice training is done on a weekly basis. Staff are trained in their areas of specialization and on Federal Aid regulations.

IV. Career and Professional Development Center

VISION STATEMENT:

Kentucky State University students will make successful transitions from their academic pursuits to their first-choice, post-graduation destinations based upon a clear understanding of the career development process, competitive credentials, access to a robust employer base, and mastery of contemporary strategies for identifying and securing career options that reflect their unique interests, skills, and aspirations.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Center for Professional and Career Development is committed to assisting students with making connections between their academic experience and career paths. Career-related counseling, resources, and programs to help individuals clarify academic and career goals, establish career plans, develop job-search skills, and make successful

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