USA Funds® University offers an on-demand curriculum of more than 30 self-paced online courses. The interactive online courses are developed by knowledgeable trainers with extensive financial aid experience and typically can be completed in 30 to 45 minutes.
As tax season approaches, online course 218, “Tax Filing Requirements 2011-2012 Academic Year,” offers information about the Internal Revenue Service tax filing requirements that financial aid administrators are obligated to know. This intermediate level course is intended for financial aid professionals who have a basic understanding of financial aid.
Objectives addressed during the course include:
- The circumstances in which individuals are required to file tax returns with the IRS.
- Correct filing statuses, including the requirements for filing as head of household.
- The requirements for claiming exemptions.
You can access USA Funds University online courses at www.usafundstraining.org or from the Training section of the USA Funds website. New users are required to complete a simple, one-time registration process.