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• MASFAA Matters Webinar: Associations 101: Navigating Financial Aid Networks and MASFAA Volunteering Opportunities

  • When
    September 12, 2024
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  

  Join us for an illuminating session designed to demystify financial aid associations and uncover rewarding volunteering prospects. From state to national levels, explore the roles and significance of these associations, with a special focus on MASFAA. Learn step-by-step how to engage in volunteering with MASFAA and discover the personal and professional growth opportunities it presents. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, this webinar offers valuable insights and pathways for active involvement in shaping the future of financial aid.

  If you have any interest in volunteering with MASFAA but haven’t before, we encourage you to come to this session to learn how to get involved and what the different committees do!

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• Graduate Aid Network Meeting

  • When
    September 18, 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  The Graduate Aid Network provides a collaborative space for financial aid administrators to engage in casual discussions, fostering a dynamic platform for shared insights and mutual learning. Facilitating valuable exchanges, administrators can explore key topics shaping the landscape of graduate-level financial aid, enhancing their collective knowledge and expertise in an informal and supportive environment.
  

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• MASFAA Matters Webinar: Enhancing Customer Service in Financial Aid: Engaging Students, Parents, and Campus Partners

  • When
    September 19, 2024
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  
  

  Join us for an engaging webinar focused on transforming customer service in the financial aid office. Learn how to improve interactions with students and parents and discover best practices for fostering strong relationships with other campus departments. We’ll discuss who should provide the first line of service—students or staff—and share strategies for creating a supportive, collaborative work environment. Enhance your service delivery and teamwork to ensure a positive, efficient experience for all!

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• MASFAA Matters Webinar: How to Conference: Networking, Engagement, and Maximizing Your Experience

  • When
    October 03, 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  
  

  Discover the art of maximizing your conference experience in this comprehensive session designed for both first-timers and seasoned attendees. Learn effective strategies for networking, from how to engage with others and build a welcoming community to tips on navigating conferences as an introvert. Find out what to do when you receive someone's business card, and how to follow up to maintain valuable connections. Whether attending alone or with colleagues, this session will equip you with the skills to confidently navigate conferences, make meaningful connections, and get the most out of every event (like the MASFAA Conference next week)!

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• Sponsor - 2024 MASFAA Annual Conference

  • Start
    October 07, 2024
  • End
    October 10, 2024
  • Location
    Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel, Columbus, OH

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  Thank you for your interest in supporting the 2024 MASFAA Annual Conference! Your involvement helps make this event possible. This registration form will allow you to select from a variety of exhibitor and sponsorship options. Your final cost will be determined by the combination of sponsorship opportunities you select. Payment may be made via credit card or check.

  Package Opportunities

  Champion Package - $4,400*

  • 2024 Conference Benefits
  • • Preferential Exhibit Booth location
    • 2 complimentary registrations
    • Attendee List
    • Keynote or General Session Moderator
    • Full page ad in program
    • Registration packet insert
    • Business Solutions Session  (Limited availability. Offered based on registration date.)
  • Advertising for 2024-25, Full Year (Nov-Oct)
  • • Web banner ad (1950 px by 250 px)
    • Newsletter recognition

  *Total savings of $2,050 compared to purchasing separately.

  Sustainer Package - $3,300*

  • 2024 Conference Benefits
  • • Preferential Exhibit Booth location (after Champions)
    • 1 complimentary registrations
    • Attendee List
    • Interest Session Moderator
    • Half page ad in program
    • Registration packet insert
    • Business Solutions Session  (Limited availability. Offered based on registration date.)
  • Advertising for 2024-25, 6 Months (Nov-Apr)
  • • Web banner ad (1950 px by 250 px)
    • Newsletter recognition

  *Total savings of $1,250 versus purchasing separately

  Please visit our Support page for detailed information about additional sponsorship opportunities!

  For questions, please contact Karen Leveque-Szawara, Associate Member Relations Chair, at kleveque@depaul.edu.

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• 2024 MASFAA Annual Conference

  • Start
    October 07, 2024
  • End
    October 10, 2024
  • Location
    The Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel, Columbus, OH

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  Fees

  	Early Bird (Through September 6)	Standard (September 7-October 2)
  FAAC Prep Workshop & Full Conference
  MASFAA Members Only	$700	$750
  Full Conference
  MASFAA/OASFAA Member	$400	$450
  Retiree	$200	$225
  All Other Non-Members	$500	$550
  Single Day
  MASFAA Members Only	$210	$235

  
  

  Full conference registration includes:

  • Beverage breaks and afternoon snacks.
  • Breakfast on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
    
  • Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Dinner on Monday and Tuesday.
  • Pre-conference sessions: Two NASFAA Credentials and a Director's Roundtable.
  • Access to all sessions (including NASFAA & ED) and all exhibits.

  FAAC Prep Workshop attendees also get:
  

  • Hot coffee/tea on Monday morning.
  • Lunch on Monday.

  Each participant is responsible for covering their own travel, lodging, other meal costs, and incidental expenses.

  Cancelation & Change Policies

  All requests to cancel registration for a 100% refund must be submitted in writing to the Treasurer (treasurer@masfaaweb.net) by September 22, 2024. Late refund requests up to 15 days after the event will be considered on a case by case basis.

  Paid registration may be transferred to another individual within the same institution (and also a MASFAA Member) up to 7 days before the conference begins. Requests must be submitted to the Treasurer-Elect (treasurer-elect@masfaaweb.net) in writing to be considered.

  Participant Conduct

  All participants must agree to abide by the MASFAA Appropriate Behavior and Conduct Clause.

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• FAAC® Exam Preparation Workshop

  • When
    October 25, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois

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  Financial aid administrators are entrusted with significant responsibility, and the FAAC® designation affirms the professional commitment not only to those responsibilities, but also their commitment to uphold the highest ethical standards.
  

  Since 2019, an elite group of more than 550 financial aid professionals have earned the esteemed FAAC® designation — and you now have the opportunity to access an intensive preparation course to help you prepare for NASFAA's Certified Financial Aid Administrator^® (CFAA) Program knowledge exam! At this in-person workshop, you will use a suite of materials prepared by NASFAA.

  Registered participants will receive a comprehensive set of preparation resources and complimentary access to the certification knowledge exam. Resources include: 

  • Exam preparation guide for candidates
  • Self-assessment worksheet
  • Exam preparation workshop handouts
  • Practice exam and diagnostic report

  This full workshop is $300 for MASFAA members, and $400 for non-MASFAA members. This is a significant cost savings as the exam and Exam Preparation Guide are $525 if purchased directly from NASFAA — and that doesn't include an in-person preparation workshop!

  Lunch is provided and included in the registration fee. 

  Change And Cancellation Information

  You may request to cancel your registration for a full refund until October 11, 2024. After that time, you will be charged the full registration cost. Requests must be submitted to the Treasurer (treasurer@masfaaweb.net) in writing to be considered. 

  Registration fees may be transferred to another individual up to 14 days before the event begins. Requests must be submitted to the Treasurer-Elect (treasurer-elect@masfaaweb.net) in writing to be considered. Transferring registration fees to another individual may require the recipient to become a MASFAA member in accordance with the registration policies for the event. Memberships are non-transferrable.

  PARTICIPANT CONDUCT

  All participants must agree to abide by the MASFAA Appropriate Behavior and Conduct Clause.

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• WVASFAA Director Drive-In

  • When
    November 08, 2024
  • Location
    Glade Springs Resort, Daniels, West Virginia

  
  

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• OASFAA Director's Day

  • When
    November 15, 2024

  
  

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• ISFAA Annual Conference

  • Start
    March 12, 2025
  • End
    March 14, 2025
  • Location
    Indianapolis, IN

  
  

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• WVASFAA Conference

  • Start
    March 19, 2025
  • End
    March 21, 2025
  • Location
    Glade Springs Resort, Daniels, West Virginia

  
  

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• ILASFAA Annual Conference

  • Start
    March 26, 2025
  • End
    March 28, 2025
  • Location
    Embassy Suites by Hilton, East Peoria, IL

  

  
  

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• WASFAA Annual Conference

  • Start
    March 26, 2025
  • End
    March 28, 2025
  • Location
    Oneida Hotel, Green Bay, WI

  

  
  

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• IASFAA Spring Conference

  • Start
    April 08, 2025
  • End
    April 11, 2025
  • Location
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa

  
  

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• OASFAA Annual Conference

  • Start
    April 23, 2025
  • End
    April 25, 2025

  
  

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