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Housing Credits 505: Final 8823 Guide... Review & Analysis

	NCP Professional Development Center
	Online Site Compliance Exam

NEW IN January 2008

Housing Credits 510: Update & Review of the Full-Time Student Rule

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The Compliance Assessment Finally, the ability to determine what you know when it comes to Housing Credit Compliance as compared to the accepted industry standards! The Compliance Assessment was designed to help you quickly and accurately assess your current Housing Credit Compliance knowledge so you may determine where you need to bolster your education and which, if any, of the Online Training Center courses you should enroll in. The Assessment is made up of a series of questions divided into 5 Sections with each Section assessing your understanding and knowledge in a specific area of compliance. Each of the 5 Sections represents the concepts taught in a specific Online Training Center course so by completing the Section, you will know if you need to take the specific course in which the Section is matched. As you progress through the Sections, they will steadily increase in difficulty, but all reflect important concepts that must be mastered to truly be confident with your Housing Credit responsibilities. There is no instruction with this course as it is an assessment of your current knowledge with the goal of helping you determine if you need further training and if so, in what areas. When you complete all 5 Sections, you will be directed to take your Results and compare them to the Proficiency Chart available at the end of this course. As each Section addresses the core concepts taught in a specific Online Training Center course, you will use your Section Results to determine if you should take the course in which the Section is matched. No skewing of results. Just a pure comparison of the answers you gave to the Proficiency Chart that represents acceptable industry knowledge levels!!

Price: $49/person.  
Click here to sign up for the Compliance Assessment

Housing Credits 101: Compliance Basics A perfect way to get started learning or to refresh your current knowledge of the complex compliance requirements of the Program! In 3 hours, Elizabeth Moreland will teach even the greenest of green staff the eligibility requirements of the Housing Credit Program. Starting with the first section, you will receive a thorough explanation of what the Housing Credit Program is and how it differs than other affordable housing programs. You will then get a complete review of the eligibility rules of the Program including income eligibility, full-time students, foster children, and how to handle absent household members in Section 2. In Section 3, you will learn the first 3 steps of the 5 step process in determining an applicant’s eligibility including how to interview, how to get a completed application and how to verify the information given. And in the remaining 2 Sections you will understand the remaining steps of this process including how to calculate income eligibility and how to complete the move-in paperwork. And last but not least this easy-to-understand course discusses file documentation and the requirements for continuing compliance such as annual recertifications. A must for any new hire or staff supervisor but also invaluable to any veteran in the business to keep them fresh and on top of their game! A must for any new hire or staff supervisor but also invaluable to any veteran in the business to keep them fresh and on top of their game! (3 Continuing Education Units)

Price: $149/person.
Click here to sign up for Housing Credits 101: Compliance Basics

Housing Credits 103: Income & Assets One of the most frustration and overlooked areas in compliance training is income and assets. For some reason, it is assumed everyone has experience with this as it is very similar to the Section 8 Program. But the reality is, today, most of us have limited or no Section 8 experience and if we do have experience, the differences between Section 8 and Housing Credits are enough to cause even a Section 8 veteran to be in noncompliance. This 4-hour course is dedicated to this very subject detailing what income and asset sources you must include, how to verify these sources and then how to annualize these sources for income eligibility. The most comprehensive course on income & assets offered anywhere in the industry. Chock full of real life examples. No matter how long you have been in the business, if you are responsible for calculating income eligibility, approving the files of new moves or supervising those that do, this course is a must! (4 Continuing Education Units)

Price: $149/person. 
Click here to sign up for Housing Credits 103: Income & Assets

Housing Credits 204: Unique Program Rules Oh, the rules of the Housing Credit Program… from students to unit transfers to the Available Unit Rule… this housing program is laden with unique rules! In this 4 hour course, you will be introduced to each of the unique Program rules and given a thorough explanation of each including illustrations of how to apply the rule in the real world. Whether your property is 100% Housing Credit or mixed income, these rules affect your property and must be understood to remain in compliance. The rules examined include full-time students, non-transient occupancy, suitable for occupancy, resident manager’s units, annual and interim recertifications, the Available Unit Rule, the Unit Vacancy Rule and unit transfers. This course is a must for any Housing Credit professional working on a property, supervising those that do or is responsible for compliance! (4 Continuing Education Units)

Price: $149/person.  
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Housing Credits 205: Income Limits, Rents and Utility Allowances We all know that our residents have to be income eligible for a Housing Credit unit and must then pay a rent amount within the Program parameters. But what are these limits and how do we determine what they are for our properties? In this 3 hour course, we will take a detailed look at the income limit, rent and utility allowance rules, how to determine your property's limits and how to calculate these all-important numbers. Also, learn the rules surrounding income limit changes, rent increases and utility allowance changes. These rules are the cornerstone of compliance making this course a must for supervisors, compliance coordinators and asset managers. (3 Continuing Education Units)

Price $149/person.
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Housing Credits 205: Income Limits, Rents and Utility Allowances

Housing Credits 245: Site Compliance Specialist This course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to master the responsibilities of site compliance! The course will teach you all of the requirements that come with these compliance responsibilities and, at the same time, prepare you to earn your Site Compliance Specialist (SCS) designation which is earned by passing the Site Compliance Exam. Comprised of 5 sections, this course walks you through the 5 key areas all site staff must understand about Housing Credit site compliance which are also the 5 Testable Areas of the Site Compliance Exam. These key areas are (1) Eligibility; (2) Verifications & Documentation; (3) Income Eligibility & Calculations; (4) Special Program Rules; and (5) Fair Housing. After each section, you will take a section quiz to ascertain if you have grasped the requirements discussed in this key area. When you complete the course and its section quizzes, you will be ready to tackle even the toughest site compliance scenarios and will be fully prepared to earn your Site Compliance Specialist (SCS) designation!! The SCS designation is the industry’s only Housing Credit Program site designation designed for those who work closely with applicants and residents, approve new move-ins and recertifications and makes crucial decisions regarding unit transfers, increases to income, and vacancies. Truly a designation for those on the front-lines! Whether you are focusing on learning the requirements to do your job or concentrating on earning your Site Compliance Specialist (SCS) designation so you may show the industry that you have mastered the site compliance rules… this course is for you! A must for site managers, leasing agents, compliance specialists and their supervisors plus anyone responsible for approving or auditing compliance paperwork. (9 Continuing Education Units)

Price: $199/person. 
Click here to sign up for Housing Credits 245: Site Compliance Specialist  

Fair Housing 101: A Fair Housing Primer We all know how important fair housing education is and now you can get it at the Housing Credit Online Training Center! This 4 hour course teaches you the fundamentals of fair housing including what the 7 federally protected classes are and how the people in these groups are protected. This course also discusses the common mistakes made that cause noncompliance with these laws and gives you techniques to avoid these pitfalls including how to set occupancy standards to ensure you are not violating familial status, how to handle accommodation and modification requests, and much, much more! Great for new hires. Perfect as your fair housing refresher course! (6 Continuing Education Units)  Price: $149/person. Click here to sign up for Fair Housing 101: A Fair Housing Primer

Housing Credits 505: Final 8823 Guide... Review & Analysis After 3 years... 3 very long years, the Final 8823 Guide is finally out bringing along with it the IRS' view of what Housing Credit compliance is and how noncompliance will impact our properties! As we understand you are busy... very busy, and that despite the fact you know how important this Guide is to your business, we have compiled a simple 3 hour course for you to quickly and easily learn everything you need to know about what is contained in this important industry guide! Some good... some bad... some ugly... BUT ALL CRUCIAL TO THE COMPLIANCE HEALTH OF YOUR PROPERTY!! (3 Continuing Education Units)

Housing Credits 510: Update & Review of the Full-Time Student Rule Our Newest Course... opened January 2008! The full-time student rule has gone through some major changes since January of 2007. With the publication of the Final 8823 Guide, the HUD Handbook & its student rule and now H.R. 4638 -- the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act -- it is time to take a thorough look at this complex rule to ensure all the changes are known and understood. In this course, Elizabeth will walk through all of the provisions and changes, discuss strategies for successfully implementation, share new verification forms and give you a Simple 6 Step Plan for success! This course is a must for any Housing Credit professional working on a property, supervising those that do or is responsible for compliance! Perfect for earning continuing education for your State Agency and/or your designation requirements. Like all of the Housing Credit Online Training courses, this course is approved for continuing education on the NCP, NCP-E, HCCP, SHCM and C3P designations. (4 Continuing Education Units) Regular price: $149.  Click here to sign up for Housing Credits 510: Update & Review of the Full-Time Student Rule

Online Site Compliance Exam A secure, comfortable environment to take your certification exam online! The Site Compliance Exam was the Housing Credit industry's first certification exam geared specifically to site specific compliance responsibilities! Comprised of 5 Testable Areas and a total 50 questions, this Exam will test your site compliance knowledge with regards to the Housing Credit Program. By passing this Exam you will earn your Site Compliance Specialist or SCS designation -- a nationally recognized industry designation! Prior to taking this Exam, it is highly recommended you receive some training on the Housing Credit Program and site compliance such as Housing Credits 245: Site Compliance Specialist which specifically teaches each of the requirements you must know in all 5 Testable Areas and when completed, will fully prepare you to take this Exam. Please understand this is NOT A COURSE ITSELF RATHER A CERTIFICATION EXAM. No course work or reference material will be included with your enrollment.

The Compliance Monitor - Online Newsletter & Archive A 1-year ONLINE subscription to the longest running Housing Credit newsletter & an archive of recent past issues focusing solely on Housing Credit compliance and property management aspects! Every issue contains an in-depth discussion of a compliance rule and how to best implement it in the field. And, as rules and opinions change in the industry, the change will be thoroughly highlighted including a discussion on techniques for its implementation! And finally, if you are interested in improving your workload and reducing the stress that is often accompanied with the Housing Credit Program, YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS A SINGLE ISSUE! Plus the Online Newsletter will give you access to a recent archive of past issues so you'll never have to search for your last issue when you need it.

NCP Professional Development Center   The NCP Professional Development Center is a separate Advanced Learning Center and Discussion Forum specifically designed for hard working, hungry-for-information certified Housing Credit professionals who want to discuss hot issues or advanced Housing Credit topics in an interactive and incredibly convenient way! It is a place for those who have already mastered the fundamentals and are ready to tackle the more meaty issues of this Program and consists of a series of advanced ‘lessons’, the NCP Discussion Board, and the NCP Chat Room all of which specifically tackle the latest industry news, published IRS rules or procedures, and advanced compliance topics. Lessons will be added regularly throughout the year and will remain available until December 31. As new lessons are added, subscribers will be sent an email notification. The NCP Bulletin Board is also available so subscribers may post questions, comments and start discussions regarding the lessons, the Development Center or regarding our industry in general. And finally, as part of the Center's mission to create an interactive forum for Housing Credit professionals, Elizabeth Moreland will set up regular Live Chats on specific topics so that interested subscribers can discuss the topic at hand in more depth and glean how other professionals are handling the issue. When you register for the NCP Professional Development Center it will automatically include a 1 Year Gold Level Membership in the National Compliance Professional (NCP) Membership Group. You will begin this membership as an NCP-Candidate. Once we receive your registration, you will have immediate access to the NCP Development Center and we will send you your NCP Membership Application. Once we receive your completed application, we will process your membership and send you your NCP Membership Kit including your NCP lapel pin and certificate. So come and join your peers in the NCP Membership Group and receive an incredible forum for staying on top of your game as a Housing Credit Professional!!!

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