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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. To ensure we can accommodate members, please register by the registration deadline: May 3, 2024. The conference agenda is listed below. 
 
  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 Conference Lounge
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)

Great Egret

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch 

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

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

TBD

2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Opening Session 

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

 

Great Egret

 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Great Egret

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Dinner On Your Own

It's your Pick!

8:30 PM – 11:00 PM Hospitality Suite Open TBD


 

Wednesday, May 22, 2024  

FASFAA Spirit Day! Wear FASFAA-themed clothing! Click here to order a 2024 FASFAA Conference T-Shirt!

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

Continental Breakfast

Conference Lounge

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

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Transition Break

 

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Exhibit Area Open

Conference Lounge

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

Cobia

Pompano

Red Drum 
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Transition Break

 

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Opening Luncheon

  • SASFAA Update
  • KASFAA Update
  • FASFAA Business Meeting
  • Elections
  • Awards & Recognition

 

 

Great Egret

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

Conference Lounge

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

 

Concurrent Sessions 2

The State of Financial Aid: The 2023 Student Survey on the Financial Aid Experience

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

Snack Break:  Network and Visit with the FASFAA Business Partners

Conference Lounge
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 - 6:15 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 - 10:30 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 - 11:30 AM Registration Open (Closed for Lunch)  Registration Desk
 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast  
 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM General Session 2: Navigating the Impact of Student Aid Index (SAI) on Packaging Policies and Procedures Great Egret
 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Transition Break   
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Exhibit Area Open  Conference Lounge

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 - 1:30 PM Business Partner Lunch and Learn (Box lunch provided) TBD  
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 Conference Lounge
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 Conference Lounge
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Snack Break Conference Lounge
4:00 PM - 4:30 pm

Region Meetings

Region I

Region II

Region III

Region IV

Region V

 

Red Drum

Cobia

Amberjack

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
Friday, May 24, 2024:  School Spirit Day!  Wear clothing to represent your school or company.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast Great Egret
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM General Session 3:  Office of the Inspector General Great Egret
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM General Session 4:  NASFAA Update Great Egret
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM FASFAA Business Meeting Continued and Closing Remarks Great Egret

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

our Business Partners for contributing to a successful conference.


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1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

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

Cobia