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<p class="MsoNormal">Colleagues, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am hoping to take 10-15 minutes at hot topics to talk about the FAFSA Simplification Action Plan. Attached is a draft of the action plan. It is the complimentary document to the FAFSA Simplification Unified Approach to Implementation
which was distributed on March 19. I know that some you might be tasked as co-champions and I do not want to catch you off guard. The FAFSA Simplification Action Plan is still in draft form. I shared a copy earlier today with other contributors. Please do
not forward the FAFSA Simplification Action Plan to your financial directors prior to our discussion tomorrow. Without context and support this might increase anxiety in financial aid offices. Below is a draft email that will be sent after final approval.
– Karl <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dear Colleagues,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The FAFSA Simplification Action Plan Template provides a set of suggested actions for campuses to facilitate the implementation of recent FAFSA simplifications. It outlines a collaborative
framework involving various stakeholders across the campus community, emphasizing the plan's adaptability to meet the specific needs of each community and technical college campus. By fostering a collaborative campus-wide effort, the FAFSA Simplification Action
Plan stands as a roadmap for campuses, encouraging a unified strategy that leverages the strengths and insights of the entire campus community to support students in realizing their educational goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Central to the plan's execution is the recommendation for a dual leadership approach, with the Director of Financial Aid and a designated Co-Champion working in tandem. The Co-Champion,
chosen for their dedication and capacity to engage with different campus sectors, coordinates efforts outside the financial aid office, allowing the Director to focus primarily on processing and awarding financial aid. While the plan initially presents all
actions as not started, we acknowledge that many campuses will already have made significant strides in some areas. The proposed actions within the plan serve as guidelines rather than prescriptive directives. The actual action plan should be developed by
campus leadership, in consultation with the Director of Financial Aid and the college's Co-Champion, to ensure it aligns with the campus's unique context and capabilities. This approach underscores the importance of customization and collaborative planning
in effectively navigating the complexities introduced by FAFSA simplification.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Warm Regards, </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Krista Francis
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(she|her|hers)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">VP of Student Services
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Peninsula College<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:KFrancis@pencol.edu">KFrancis@pencol.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">T: (360) 417-6225 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.pencol.edu">www.pencol.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Karl Smith
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(he|him|his)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">VP of Student Affairs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tacoma Community College<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:ksmith@tacomacc.edu">ksmith@tacomacc.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">T: (253) 566-5127<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://tacomacc.edu/">https://tacomacc.edu/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Action Plan Contributors:
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Chantel Fields, Executive Director of Student Financial Resources, Bellingham Technical College
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Robert Cox, Vice President Student Services, Centralia College
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">James Flowers, Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Services, Tacoma Community College
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Yokiko Hayashi-Saquil, Policy Associate Student Services, SBCTC
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Deann Holliday, Director of Student Financial Services, Cascadia College
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Darcy Kipnis, Director of Special Projects, Lake Washington Institute of Technology
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Claire Peinado, Vice President Student Services, Skagit Valley College
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Teresa Robinson-Duane, Student Funding Center Director, South Seattle College
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Melanie Ruiz, Director of Financial Aid, Shoreline Community College
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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