2023 MSFAA Annual Conference - Celebrating 55 years


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    • Sunday, May 21, 2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • Wednesday, May 24, 2023
    • 3:30 PM
    • Crystal Moutain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr. Thompsonville, Michigan 49683
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    2023 Annual MSFAA Exhibitor Form

    Choose a Sponsorship:                                                     

    Emerald Sponsor(s) - Premier:

    • 5 Minutes at the Podium at the Anniversary Dinner
    • Headshot & Company Logo featured as Premier Sponsor on screen throughout Conference
    • Full-Page Ad in Conference Program Booklet Recognizing Sponsorship for the 55th Anniversary Celebration Event
    • Company Logo featured on MSFAA website as Premier Emerald Sponsor
    • Benefits of the Emerald Sponsorship (see below)
     Emerald Sponsor Benefits:
    • Ability to choose Exhibit Space
    • Moderate a General Session
    • Present a Business Development/Solutions Session
    • One Complimentary Conference Registration & One Complimentary MSFAA Membership (Valued at $343)
    • Head shot & Company Logo featured as Emerald Sponsor on screen throughout Conference
    • Conference Registration List
    • 60 Seconds of Fame
    • Company Logo featured on MSFAA Website as Emerald Sponsor
    • Only available to the first 4 commitments

    Exhibitor Only Benefits:

    • Exhibit Space
    • Moderate an Interest Session
    • One Complimentary Conference Registration (Valued at $288)
    • Head shot & Company Logo featured on screen throughout Conference
    • Conference Registration List
    • 60 Seconds of Fame
    • Company Logo featured on MSFAA Website

    Deadline to register: March 24, 2023

    Membership Fee: $55 

    If you have not yet joined or need to renew your membership, you can do so with this form. When completing a renewal, please check on www.msfaa.org to update any information that may have changed. All exhibitors must be MSFAA members.

    Reserving Lodging at Crystal  Mountain:

    Book Online Here The group number and the dates of the event will automatically populate. The arrival and departure dates may be altered as needed.

    • Sunday, May 21, 2023
    • 4:30 PM
    • Wednesday, May 24, 2023
    • 12:00 PM
    • Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive Thompsonville, MI 49683
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    2023 MSFAA Annual Conference

    Reflecting on the Past, Celebrating the Present, Shaping our future together.

    Please join us at our annual training conference as we celebrate MSFAA's 55th Anniversary!  Agenda, speakers, and more details to be announced soon.


    Reserving Lodging at Crystal  Mountain:

    Book Online Here 

    The group number and the dates of the event will automatically populate. The arrival and departure dates may be altered as needed.

    Tentative Agenda

    Sunday, May 21st

     Session Type  Time  Presenter  Session Name
     NASFAA Credential  12:30-3pm  Kemmoree Duncombe  R2T4
     Welcome Session  4:30-5:45p  Dinah Schaller  Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Self Care and Well being: The Importance, the need and the use for Staff and Students
     Reception  6-8pm  MSFAA Association  Welcome Event


    Monday, May 22nd

     Session Type  Time   Presenter  Session Name
     Breakfast  8-8:55a    
     General Session  9-10:30a  Shariem Saterfield Financial Aid: How to Make Dreams Come True in Tough Times 
     Interest Session  10:45-11:55a  Stephanie Trapp, Nicole Boelk and Joe Cassar  So you want to go to the next level?
     Interest Session  10:45-11:55a  Lajanis Allen and David Deboer  IPEDS: Why is it so important?
     Interest Session  10:45-11:55a Shariem Saterfield  Q & A with Shariem
     Interest Session  10:45-11:55a  TBD  Advocacy
     Interest Session  10:45-11:55a  TBD  Business Solution
     Lunch  12-1:15p    Business Meeting & Awards
     Interest Session  1:15-2:25p Stephanie Trapp and Friends  Program Participation Agreement (PPA)
     Interest Session  1:15-2:25p  Dinah Schaller  Working with Marginalized Students: Digging Deeper into Trauma and Neuroscience
     Interest Session  1:15-2:25p  Kemmorree Duncombe  R2T4
     Interest Session  1:15-2:25p  Leadership Group 1  Leading effectively during a stressful time in Financial Aid
     Interest Session  1:15-2:25p  TBD  Business Solution
     Interest Session  2:50-4p  Andy Spohn, Jill Nutt and Lisa Davis  Prisoners and Pell
     Interest Session  2:50-4p  LaJanis Allen and Linda Berlin  Consumer Information
     Interest Session  2:50-4p  Ruth Carlson and Guest  Verification
     Interest Session  2:50-4p  Craig Slaughter
      CFAA Certification
     Interest Session  2:50-4p  TBD  Business Solution
     Sector Meetings  4:10-5pm    
     Dinner  6pm  Dinner on your Own  


    Tuesday, May 23rd

     Session Type  Time   Presenter  Session Name
     Breakfast  8-9a    
     General Session  9:10-10:10a  Helen Faith  NASFAA Update
     Interest Session  10:30-11:40a  Erin Annis, Kara Korf and Amanda Cantu  Veteran Affairs
     Interest Session  10:30-11:40a  Shashanta James  Succession Planning
     Interest Session  10:30-11:40a  Helen Faith
     Balancing Compliance and Relationships on Campus
     Interest Session  10:30-11:40a  TBD  Business Solution
     Interest Session  10:30-11:40a  Linda Berlin
     Institutional Scholarships
     Lunch  11:40-12p  Craig Slaughter
     MASFAA Update and MSFAA Book Club
     General Session 1-2p   Steven Foster and Guests   Reflecting on the Past and Shaping the Future
     Interest Session  2:30-3:40p  Steven Foster  Emotional Intelligence
     Interest Session  2:30-3:40p  Andrew Zerkel, Kemmoree Duncombe, Shashanta James and LaJanis Allen  How Financial Aid Offices Can Better Serve Our Students of Color
     Interest Session  2:30-3:40p  Ryan Fewins-Bliss  TBD
     Interest Session
     2:30-3:40p  Leadership Group 2
     Adaptability and Resiliance Leadership and how to increase positivity
     Interest Session  3:50-5p  David Deboer and Candance Henry-Schroder  FAFSA Simplification and SAI Tool Box
     Interest Session  3:50-5p  State of Michigan  New State Programs
     Interest Session  3:50-5p  Allyson VanConant and Katie Malone  Verification
     Interest Session
     3:50-5p  TBD   NCAA, MCJAA and athletic scholarships
     Dinner & Entertainment  6-10:30p  TBD  Semi Formal Dress Attire


    Wednesday, May 24th

     Session Type  Time   Presenter  Session Name
     Coffee  8:30-9:15a    
     General Session  9:30-10:30a  Ryan Fewins-Bliss
     MCAN (Michigan College Access Network)
     General Session  10:30-11:40a  State of Michigan  State Update
     Closing Remarks  11:45-12:30p  Steven Foster  Passing the Gavel




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