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.
Now that the July 2024 implementation deadline for the reinstatement of Gainful Employment rules is swiftly approaching, we will review the basics of the GE regulations, discuss what’s coming in the months and years ahead, and explore how you can best be prepared for the next steps in order to avoid pitfalls and minimize burden.
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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:
This full workshop is $250 for MASFAA members, and $350 for non-MASFAA members. This is a significant cost savings as the exam and Exam Preparation Guide are $450 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
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.
Financial aid isn't easy work—the past several years have proven incredibly challenging, and the trajectory of rapid change will accelerate in coming years as we implement FAFSA Simplification, support borrowers as they return to repayment after three years on pause, respond to future proposed Gainful Employment rules, and the list goes on. If you're overwhelmed and even discouraged, that's hardly surprising—so how can we keep our hearts in this work through it all? Join this session to reconnect with the reasons we became financial aid professionals, be reminded of the tremendous impact we have, and share strategies to manage the stress of constant change and continue to be re-inspired even in the most difficult moments.
Thank you for your interest in supporting the 2024 MASFAA Summer Institute & Leadership Symposium. Your involvement allows approximately 100 people to attend this incredible training event where they will be... "Putting the Pieces Together!"
Payment may be made via credit card or check.
2024 Sponsorship Opportunities
Any sponsorship is appreciated and other $$ amounts may be specified - use the "General" registration type.
Please visit our Support page for information about additional sponsorship opportunities!
For questions, please contact Karen LeVeque-Szawara, Associate Member Relations Chair, at kleveque@depaul.edu.
In addition to monetary support, you can also donate items/giveaways such as bags, stress balls, water bottles, notebooks, pens, etc…any item you would like to share is appreciated. Items can include your organization’s logo.
Please send your items/giveaways by May 15, 2024 to:
Melissa Van Meter @ Ohio University
32825 Haymen Road
Long Bottom, OH 45743
Registration opens March 1st!
Sunday Arrivals - add $137
The fees include registration, lodging, and all meals except for a Wednesday night dinner on your own.
*A tentative agenda will be available soon.* Registration will be open from 12 - 3 pm on Monday and the Welcome Session begins at 3pm.
The Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center is an award-winning facility on a beautiful 15-acre park-like setting. Participants can choose spacious single or double rooms and enjoy the on-site world-class restaurant. Work off the delicious calories at the fitness center, wellness center, indoor or outdoor pool, or enjoy a walk around the beautiful, sprawling property. Check out the amenities >>
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Cancellation: You may request to cancel your registration for a full refund, until May 19, 2024. Requests must be submitted to the Treasurer (treasurer@masfaaweb.net) in writing to be considered.
Changes: Registration may be transferred to another individual up to 10 days before Summer Institute and Leadership Symposium begins. Requests must be submitted to the Treasurer-Elect (treasurer-elect@masfaaweb.net) in writing to be considered.
All participants in Summer Institute and Leadership Symposium must agree to abide by the MASFAA Appropriate Behavior and Conduct Clause.
General event information is available on the Summer Institute & Leadership Symposium page.
This workshop will run from 1 PM on June 19 to 4:30 PM that evening, and then pick back up at 9 AM to 1:30 PM on June 20. Lunch is provided on June 20 and included in the registration fee.
With encouragement from Dolly Parton, we'll hold the sugar, not talk in circles, avoid the mumbo-jumbo jive, stop the guessing games, translate our gibberish, and instead just spit it out real plain! Continued scrutiny on the transparency and clarity of financial aid impacts all of us, so this session will help attendees consider how inclusive, accessible, plain, and trauma informed language and tools can support our improvement efforts. Sharing from research and industry experts, we'll cover topics to help us all use more student-centric and jargon-free language when speaking to students, their families, and campus and community members about financial aid.
See Karla present at NASFAA? That’s OK! In this session, she’ll cover some of the highlights from her NASFAA session but go into some of the more practical things you can do to improve your financial aid communications and connect with students.
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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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