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State UpdateSpring Training Camp at the CapitolMASFAP Spring ConferenceMarch 25, 2011Agenda2011 Legislative SessionBudget OutlookState Aid Program UpdateCollege Access Challenge GrantFAMOUSOutreach/Early AwarenessLegislative NewsChanges to the CBHE/Other Statewide BoardsSB 163 Coordinating BoardHB 174 UM Board of Curators and MSU Board of GovernorsHB 848 UM Board of Curators (Voting Student Member)Changes to A+HB 232 Expansion to graduates of non-designated districtsCorresponding budget itemLegislative NewsAdvanced Placement GrantMonetary bonus for A+ and Access Missouri recipientsPassing score (3?) on at least two AP tests in mathematics or scienceHB 231 and SB 265Early High School Graduation Scholarship SB 130Redirects portion of state aid from school district to scholarship (student by student)Legislative NewsCaring for Missourians HB 223Grants to institutions to expand nursing education opportunitiesFunded from State Nursing FundMissouri STEM Initiative SB 164State Budget FY 2011Revenue/Tax Receipts continue a positive trendYear to date up 6.2%February up 5%Last year for ARRA stimulus/stabilization fundsCuts to Access and Bright Flight remain$3.5 million supplemental for A+ to ensure full funding

State Budget FY 2012Total State Spending down 2.5%Current revenue projections are in balance with this spending levelState revenue (GR) projected to increase 4%No federal stimulus/stabilization funds remainRequires substantial reduction in GR expenditures even with revenue growth7% reduction for institutional operationsAppropriation bills currently awaiting floor action in House

State Budget FY 2012Access Missouri$64.8 million recommended$34 million state revenue (GR, Lottery, Gaming)$30 million MOHELAIncludes $2 million GR increaseDoes not reflect loss of federal (LEAP/SLEAP) funds - $1.2MBright Flight$14.2 recommendedIncludes $2 million increaseState Aid ProgramsAccess MissouriMid-year adjustment to 48% of maximumLower utilization of program than projectedRelease of cost allocation plan funds2011-12 estimated awards at statutory minimumsNext review in May after legislative actions and tax-related revisions to FAFSAFinal award levels in AugustMid-year adjustment, if needed, will not impact fallState Aid ProgramsBright Flight for 2011-12Estimated awards for top 3% - $1,500Estimated awards for top 4th and 5th - $0Adjustment likely during summerAppropriations process completeEstimated number of recipientsContinue to anticipate possible score changes for 2013 or 2014ACT releases data in late August or SeptemberState Aid ProgramsA+Scholarship transitioned to MDHENew administrative rule adopted by CBHEIncludes substantive changes for the futureApproximately 40 new high schools this fallExpect full fundingWartime Veterans programOnly 5 applicants, 1 paidHelp spread the wordState Aid ProgramsApplication DeadlinesAccess Missouri FAFSA Filed by April 1Corrections by July 31Kids Chance April 30(FAFSA and paper application)MUELP June 1Ross-Barnett August 1Administrative RulesAccess Missouri and Bright FlightRules amended to reflect statutory changesExpected effective date in JuneA+ and Minority and Underrepresented Environmental Literacy ProgramPublished in Mo. Register April 1Starts 30 day public comment periodExpected effective date in August or SeptemberCollege Access Challenge GrantFederal multi-year grant to states to improve college access and persistence.Single year grants extending through 2015Recently awarded third cycle grantsProgram includes maintenance of effort requirementCollege Access Challenge GrantSecond Cycle Highlights28,000 students and families received information about postsecondary education10,000 students received FAFSA or related assistance700 counselors participated in activitiesSecond Annual Statewide Focus on Missouri Conference with over 300 registrants

College Access Challenge GrantThird Cycle HighlightsAwarded sub-grants totaling $1.7 million to 20 organizationsPotential for 80,000 low-income students directly impacted through sub-grant recipientsSupporting FAFSA FrenzyDeveloping a statewide college access networkFAMOUSCompleting rewrite/redesign of MDHE interfaceMove system to current technology platformImplement needed fixes and enhancementsStudent portal delayed but still plannedA+ incorporation under way, effective for summer 2011User manual updates coming based on these changes18Default Prevention GrantsInvitation letters will be sent:before the end of Marchto all Missouri postsecondary institutions participating in federal student loan programsto institutions president and financial aid directorLetter of intent to apply will be due to the MDHE 4/15/11Proposals will be due to the MDHE 5/16/11Grants to be awarded competitively for 2011-12Awards to top 28 scoring proposals

Plan to send letters of invitation Monday, March 2819Upcoming Event DatesDefault Prevention meetings:May 11 for all current DP Grant schoolsMay 12 for all Missouri institutionsMore information available within the MDHE Digest onlineSpring beginner financial aid training:Live webinar formatApril 7To register, visit dhe.mo.gov20MDHE Outreach ActivitiesFor 2010-11 (year to date), the MDHE:Staffed 162 eventsReached 26,974 peopleDistributed more than 70,000 pieces of informationFAFSA Frenzy very successful for 2011The Early Awareness Committee provided full details during yesterdays business meeting2012 event hosting application will be available in April or early May

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Missouri Department of Higher EducationP.O. Box 1469Jefferson City, MO 65102Phone: (573) 751-2361Fax: (573) 751-6635Info. Center: (800) 473-6757info@dhe.mo.govwww.dhe.mo.gov