A Beginner’s Guide to Student Loan Proration (Concurrent Session)
April 9, 2026 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | Rockbridge Reserve
Board the starship Finaid as we navigate the strange orbit of student loan proration. In this immersive, sci fi–tinged primer, financial aid officers will learn how proration works across terms through vivid analogies—academic credits as star charts, enrollment hours as fuel, awards as elemental reserves. We’ll decode core principles (what triggers proration, proportional calculations, rounding conventions), walk step by step through sample scenarios (full term, split term, calendar vs. credit hour), and explore practical tools and checklists for accurate computation and recordkeeping.
No prior expertise required—just bring curiosity and a readiness to chart new territory. Join us to transform proration from black box mystery into navigable star map.
Presenter | Sandy Neel and Bryan Erslan