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Understand advocating for students in special circumstances by knowing the principles of need analysis and regulations required. Learn about dependency status, communicating effectively, and utilizing teamwork to help students succeed. Contact Mary Lawyer, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management at Siena College for assistance.
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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 • Provides “snapshot”
Regulations Require • Case by case • Differentiate an individual • Adequate documentation
Regulations Suggest • Medical/Dental expenses • Recent unemployment • Changes in family income or assets • Private elementary or secondary tuition
Dependency Status • Regulatory guidance • Involuntary • Documentation required • Must be evaluated each year
Advocating • Who might need more help? • Point us in the right direction • Insight
Communication is key • Notify in writing • Provide detailed information • We will respond to every request • If we can help, we will!
Teamwork • Use us as a resource • Build on existing relationships • Contacts through Admissions • Common goal
Keep in Touch Mary Lawyer Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Siena College 518-783-4288 mlawyer@siena.edu www.siena.edu