2024-25 Volunteer Registration

Start
August 13, 2024
End
November 01, 2024
Location
Online

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There's never been a better time to serve MASFAA than now!

Committees are not only an excellent way to help the association grow, involvement may help you find your next mentor, improve as a leader and team member, and get that warm fuzzy feeling of helping others.

Not sure what committee may be the right fit for you? Read about each, their commitments and reach out to the Chair(s) listed if you have further questions.

Thank you for your involvement in MASFAA! Our association wouldn't be the same without you!

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Sponsor - 2024 MASFAA Annual Conference

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

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
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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MASFAA Matters Webinar: Spooktacular Customer Service in Financial Aid: Engaging Students, Parents, and Campus Ghouls

When
October 31, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 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!

Click here for more information and to access the event!

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Graduate Aid Network Meeting

When
November 07, 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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WVASFAA Director Drive-In

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

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FAAC® Exam Preparation Workshop

When
November 08, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location
Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

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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 650 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 25, 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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OASFAA Director's Day

When
November 15, 2024

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Equality Talk Book Club - White Fragility: Why It Is So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism

When
February 26, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Online via Zoom

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MASFAA's Equality Talk Book Club

White Fragility: Why It Is So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, by Dr. Robin DiAngelo

Our live, online, discussion for this book will be held on February 26, at 11 am (Central).

Mission Statement: As leaders of the financial aid community, it is our goal and duty to help students obtain access to a college education and achieve their educational goals. By expanding our understanding of diverse groups, book club members will strive to think critically and inclusively to inform decision-making, the populations we serve, and our communities at-large.

MASFAA’s Equality Talk is designed to:

Expand participants’ awareness and appreciation of diversity
Promote open and extended discussion of inclusion and equity issues
Provide a safe setting to be vulnerable as we expand our knowledge of critical issues
Connect and enhance the feeling of community within the organization

Join MASFAA's book club and converse on these important topics with your Midwest colleagues. Check out the Equality Talk Book Club page here.

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FAAC® Exam Preparation Workshop

When
March 07, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location
Kirtland Community College, Grayling, Michigan

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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 650 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 February 21, 2025. 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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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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FAAC® Exam Preparation Workshop

When
April 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location
Parkland College, Champaign, 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 650 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 March 31, 2025. 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.