Resources...
We recognize that professionally you are busy with many responsibilities and priorities. Addressing the debt issue is just one more added to your list. SMI can serve as a resource from which to draw to help you successfully meet this challenge and help your students carry their financial load.
SMI: A Partner & Resource
SMI seeks to maintain communication with ATS regarding directives and expectations of its participating schools to offer resources to you proactively in achieving compliance regarding debt issues.
In efforts to help lighten your load, SMI's desire is to continually improve the resources we can provide you. The following partner resources are currently provided by SMI:
Research
- ATS research findings: The Gathering Storm published September 2005
- ATS previous comparison research: Manna from Heaven? published April 1995.
School Communication & Financial Tools
- Communication Sequence: From Inquiry to Enrollment
- Count the Cost: Putting the Pieces Together of the Financial Puzzle
- Six Point Financial Plan for Students
- Three Buckets Student Testimonial
- Ashland Theological Seminary - Brochure: Financing God's Call On Your Life
- Debt Management Exercise - Wesley Theological Seminary
- College Board: Think Before You Borrow (includes repayment calculators)
- Nellie Mae Calculators (budget & education loans)
Presentations (available upon request)
- "Burros & Backpacks: Who's Managing the Debt Load?" - Presentation by SMI at North American Coalition of Christian Admissions Personnel (NACCAP) conference
- "Managing Your Debt: What Can You Do Now While in School?" Presentation by SMI targeting current students
Shared Resources
For additional resource needs or questions, please contact the SMI office.
If you know of or have developed a great resource, let us know so that we
can share it with others.