2023 MSFAA Annual Conference

Start
Sunday, May 21, 2023
4:30 PM
End
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
12:00 PM
Location
Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive Thompsonville, MI 49683
Registered
139 registrants

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

Complimentary Registration
Conference Program Complimentary Reg
Member Registration - Full Conference – $288.00
Member Registration - Full Conference + Pre-Conference Credential – $343.00
MSFAA SPECIAL! Conference +Credential (Sunday)

Take your career to the next level with NASFAA Professional Credentials. This exciting program provides a nationally-recognized standard in financial aid training and allows you to earn recognition for your mastery of content.

Return of Title IV Funds Credential

Lunch Meal & Materials provided for Credential on Sunday.
Member Registration - Monday Only – $155.00
Member Registration - Monday Only + Pre-Conference credential – $210.00
Come early and grab a credential on Sunday, and then continue with your 1 day conference.
Member Registration - Tuesday Only – $155.00
Member Registration - Wednesday Only – $155.00
Pre- Conference Credential Only – $55.00
MSFAA SPECIAL! Conference +Credential (Sunday)

Take your career to the next level with NASFAA Professional Credentials. This exciting program provides a nationally-recognized standard in financial aid training and allows you to earn recognition for your mastery of content.

Return of Title IV Funds Credential

Lunch Meal & Materials provided for Credential on Sunday.

Registration is closed

2023 MSFAA Annual Conference

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

Thank you for joining us at our annual training conference as we celebrate MSFAA's 55th Anniversary!

Click on session names below to access the powerpoint/pdf files of the presentations if available.

Sunday, May 21st

Session Type	Time	Presenter	Session Name
NASFAA Credential	12:00-3pm	Kemmoree Duncombe	R2T4
Conference Kick-off	4:30-4:45p
Welcome Session	4:45-5:45p	Dinah Schaller	Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Self Care and Well being: The Importance, the need and the use for Staff and Students
Evening Activities	6pm		Welcome Event

Monday, May 22nd

Session Type	Time	Presenter	Session Name
Breakfast	8-9a
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	Will Shaffner	Loans in a Changing Environment-How Should We Counsel?
Interest Session	10:45-11:55a	Erin Annis, Kara Korf, and Amanda Cantu	Veteran Affairs
Lunch	12-1p		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 basics and best practices for implementation
Interest Session	1:15-2:25p	Leadership Group 1	Leading effectively during a stressful time in Financial Aid
Interest Session	1:15-2:25p	Kevin McNamara	Refi vs Consolidation: The Quiet Revolution
Interest Session	2:30-3:30p	Andy Spohn, Jill Nutt and Lisa Davis	Prison Education Programs
Interest Session	2:30-3:30p	LaJanis Allen and Linda Berlin	Consumer Information
Interest Session	2:30-3:30p	Ruth Carlson and Louie Krause	Verification
Interest Session	2:30-3:30p	Craig Slaughter	CFAA Certification
Interest Session	2:30-3:30p	Deb Gossman	Customer Service
Sector Meetings	3:45-4:45p		2-Year Public Sector
Sector Meetings
Dinner	6pm	Dinner on your Own

Tuesday, May 23rd

Session Type	Time	Presenter	Session Name
Breakfast	8-9a
General Session	9-10a	Helen Faith	NASFAA Update
Interest Session	10:30-11:30a	Will Shaffner	Advocacy and You 101: Understanding the What, When, How and Why of Advocacy
Interest Session	10:30-11:30a	Shashanta James	Who’s Stepping into Your Shoes: How Succession Planning Can Answer that Questions.
Interest Session	10:30-11:30a	Helen Faith	Why Weaponize When You Can Disarm? Building Alliances for Compliance(s)
Interest Session	10:30-11:30a	Chester Priest	KHEAA Business Solution
Interest Session	10:30-11:40a	Panel - Linda Berlin, Alisha Cederberg, Anthony Krolak, Becca Murphy, Lindsay McLean	Institutional scholarships
MASFAA Update	11:45-12p	Craig Slaughter	MASFAA Update
Lunch	11:40-1p	Steve and Stephanie	Fostering Futures Charity Auction
General Session	1-2:10p	Steven Foster and Guests	Reflecting on the Past and Shaping the Future
Interest Session	2:30-3:30p	Matt Nettleton	Reengaging Student Borrowers: Starting over for the best possible outcome.
Interest Session	2:30-3:30p	Angelita Aguilar, Willo Cain, and Perla Ascencio	Kalamazoo Promise 101 for Financial Aid Professionals
Interest Session	2:30-3:30p	Andrew Zerkel, Kemmoree Duncombe, Shashanta James and LaJanis Allen	How Financial Aid Offices Can Better Serve Our Students of Color
Interest Session	2:30-3:30p	Ryan Fewins-Bliss	Strengthening Higher Education to Better Serve Students
Interest Session	2:30-3:30p	Leadership Group 2	Leading with Appreciation: Fostering a Positive Workplace
Interest Session	3:45-4:45p	David Deboer and Candance Henry-Schroder	FAFSA Simplification and SAI Tool Box
Interest Session	3:45-4:45p	Allyson VanConant and Katie Malone	Professional Judgments
Interest Session	3:45-4:45p	Diann Cosme and Jennifer Maurer	New State Programs & then some!
Interest Session	3:45-4:45p	Jean Balcer	NCAA, MCJAA and athletic scholarships
Reception, Dinner & Entertainment	Starts at 5:45p		Semi Formal Dress Attire

Wednesday, May 24th

Session Type	Time	Presenter	Session Name
Coffee	8:30-9:30a
General Session	9:30-10:30a	Ryan Fewins-Bliss	The state of college access and success in Michigan
General Session	10:30-11:40a	Robin Lott, Diane Brewer and Diann Cosme	State Update
Brunch	11:40-12:30p
Closing Remarks	11:40-12:30p	Steven Foster	Passing the Gavel

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