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SFAA 2024 Annual Conference
 
A Whole New World - Solving Mysteries     

Our 2024 Conference will start with pre-conference events on Monday, May 20, 2024, and Tuesday, May 21, 2024. For further information on the events, please visit Pre-Conference EventsThe conference will begin on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.     FASFAA Annual Conference:  Know Before You Go Message!

Conference Meeting Room Map can be found HERE

Conference Program     |     Agenda At-A-Glance     |     Detailed Agenda

  AGENDA  
Monday, May 20, 2024:  Director's Summit 
 Time  Description  Location
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Directors Summit Registration Open Registration Desk
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Directors Summit | Agenda & Information (registration required) Pompano
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner On Your Own It's your Pick!
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Networking for Directors Summit attendees Hospitality Suite
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 
 Time Description Location
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open for Pre-Conference & Conference (closed during lunch) Registration Desk
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Exhibit Area Setup Great Egret Foyer
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM Directors Summit  Day 2 (breakfast provided) Pompano
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pre-Conference Event - NASFAA Credentials Concurrent Sessions (pick one)

NASFAA Credential: Student Eligibility

NASFAA Credential: Return to Title IV (R2T4)

 

Cobia

Amberjack

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

LEAP Session

(Open to LEAP Program Participants Only)

 

Red Drum

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Lunch 

(Attendance is limited to registered Directors Summit attendees)

Tarpon

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch 

(Attendance is limited to registered Pre-Conference & LEAP attendees)

Tarpon
12:.00 PM - 2:15 PM Exhibit Area Open - Network and Visit with the FASFAA Business Partners Great Egret Foyer
  12:45 PM - 2 PM 

Directors Summit  Day 2 (continued)

Pompano
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

New Horizons: Networking in a Whole New World (New & First Time Conference Attendee Event)

Cobia

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Moderators Meeting 

Amberjack

2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Opening Session 

  • Welcome
  • Presentation of Colors
  • National Anthem
  • Charity
  • Keynote Address

 

Great Egret Ballroom

 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Great Egret Ballroom

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Dinner On Your Own

It's your Pick!

8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Hospitality Suite Open  


 

Wednesday, May 22, 2024  

FASFAA Spirit Day! Wear FASFAA-themed clothing!

Check out Registration Desk for limited supply of the 2024 FASFAA Conference T-Shirt!

Time Description Location
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast

Great Egret Foyer

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration Open (Closed during Lunch)

Registration Desk

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

General Session 1: 24-25 FAFSA Simplification Update Implementation and Beyond - Lessons Learned and Best Practices

 Great Egret Ballroom

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Transition Break

 

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Exhibit Area Open

Great Egret Foyer

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Concurrent Sessions 1

Elevating Onboarding: Fostering Connection and Competence in Remote Work Environment

Professional Judgment & Foreign Tax Exclusion

24-25 Student Aid Index (SAI) Calculation

Cyber Security & Data Sharing under FUTURE ACT

Making Informed Decisions:  The Role of Consumer Information

 


Amberjack


Bonito

Pompano

Red Drum

Cobia 

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Transition Break

 

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Opening Luncheon

 

 

Great Egret Ballroom

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Transition Break

 
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Exhibit Area Open - Network and Visit with the FASFAA Business Partners

Great Egret Foyer

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

 

Concurrent Sessions 2

Hey...Focus! Finding Professional and Personal Success Through Managing Your 'Squirrel Moments'

State Scholarship and Grant Programs - General Update

ROI of Financial Education

2024-25 Pell Calculation

Clock Hour/Technical Schools Prep for 2024-25

 


Amberjack


Bonito 

Cobia 

Pompano

Red Drum 

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Transition Break

 
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions 3

Lessons Learned:  Tips for Avoiding Pitfalls and Successfully Implementing an Enterprise Software Solution

How Building a Collaborative Team Led to Transformative Interventions with At-Risk Students

Handling Difficult Conversations

Building Your Financial Wellness Foundation

Return to Title IV (R2T4) with Modules

 

 Amberjack

 

Bonito

Cobia

Pompano

Red Drum
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Network and Visit with the FASFAA Business Partners

Great Egret Foyer
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions 4

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Gainful Employment & Financial Value Transparency

Strategies for Exemplary Customer Service

2024-25 Verification

Navigating the New Normal: Managing an Understaffed Office

 

Amberjack

Bonito

Cobia

Pompano

Red Drum

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Business Partner Reception 

(By Invitation Only)

Hospitality Suite 

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Business Partner Dine Around Town
Join our Business Partners to explore the culinary arts of the local area
(BYOD! Buy Your Own Dinner!)
 
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hospitality Suite Open
 
Thursday, May 23, 2024 
Region Color Day! Wear your Region colors!  
Region I – Blue | Region II – Yellow | Region III – Green | Region IV – Red | Region V - Purple 
Time

Description

Location
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast Great Egret Foyer
 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM Registration Open (Closed for Lunch)  Registration Desk
 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM General Session 2: Navigating the Impact of Student Aid Index (SAI) on Packaging Policies and Procedures Great Egret Ballroom
 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Transition Break   
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Exhibit Area Open  Great Egret Foyer

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 

Concurrent Sessions 5

Leading with Resilience:  Navigating Staff and Leadership Burnout

State Scholarship and Grant Program - Technical Reporting

Dependency Override & Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

Averting Danger- Combating Fraud in Higher Education

 

Amberjack

 

Bonito

Pompano

 

Red Drum

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Transition Break  
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Gold Level Business Partner Lunch and Learn (Box lunch provided) -  MOHELA Amberjack
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Gold Level Business Partner Lunch and Learn (Box lunch provided) - Oracle
Cobia
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Platinum Level Business Partner Lunch and Learn (Box lunch provided) -  College Ave Pompano
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Platinum Level Business Partner Lunch and Learn (Box lunch provided) - Earnest Bonito
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Unwind w/FASFAA

Great Egret Ballroom

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Concurrent Sessions 6

The Student Loan Repayment Checklist

Administration of Aid Programs: Awarding, Reconciliation, and Cash Management

FAU's Federal Work Study Evolution: Strategies for Student & Staff Engagement

2024-25 FAFSA Scenarios/FAFSA Walkthrough

Navigating the Maze: FERPA Compliance Demystified

 

Amberjack

Bonito

Cobia

Pompano

Red Drum 

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Exhibit Area Open Great Egret Foyer
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Transition Break  
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Concurrent Sessions 7

Financial Aid Jeopardy

2024-25 C-Code Crosswalk & New Requirements

Paying for Graduate School

2024-25 Cost of Attendance

Unveiling the Secrets: Reviewing Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Appeals

 

 Amberjack

Bonito

Cobia

Pompano

Red Drum  

3:30 PM Exhibitor Area Breakdown Great Egret Foyer
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Transition Break  
4:00 PM - 4:30 pm

Region Meetings

Region I

Region II

Region III

Region IV

Region V

 

Amberjack

Red Drum

Cobia

Pompano

Bonito

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM State College Directors Meeting Pompano
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Dinner On Your Own It's Your Pick!
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM FASFAA Fun Night (Live Music, Games, Prizes & More!) Great Egret Ballroom
Friday, May 24, 2024:  School Spirit Day!  Wear clothing to represent your school or company.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast

Great Egret Ballroom

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM General Session 3:  Office of the Inspector General Great Egret Ballroom
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM General Session 4:  NASFAA Update Great Egret Ballroom
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM FASFAA Business Meeting Continued and Closing Remarks Great Egret Ballroom

 Please take the time to network, get to know, and thank

our Business Partners for contributing to a successful conference.


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