July 31, 2008 Agenda

Kentucky Adult Learner Initiative

Working Group on Financial Aid for Adult Learners

Meeting Agenda

Thursday, July 31, 2008

10:00am to 4:00pm

Paul Bordon Conference Room, KHEAA

Welcome and Introductions

• Project Background
• Review of the Charge to the Working Group
• Review of Timeline and Objectives

The Adult Learner: Financial Assistance and Barriers

• The Adult Learner, What We Know
• Financial Aid Basics & Definitions

Overview of the Environment for Adult Learners in Kentucky

• Financial Aid Programs Available To Adults
• Baseline Data

Group Reaction and Interaction

• Defining the Issues

Break and Working Lunch

Examples of ‘Developing and Promising Practices’

• State-level Examples
• Institutional-level Examples

Group Reaction and Interaction

• What are our existing assets?
• What are examples of successes and challenges in Kentucky?
• What more do we need to know (data /information needs)?
• What is our focus?

Next Steps: Timelines and Work Plans