2025 SASFAA Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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10:15am EST

Integration of work and play in the workplace

Monday February 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EST

Let’s explore the intricate relationship between work and play. “Play” doesn’t mean a lack of professionalism but rather the fostering of an environment that encourages creativity, relaxation, and interaction. In this session we will identify the benefits and practical strategies for blending work and play in a financial aid office. We will discuss how the integration of work and play can improve employee morale, reduce burnout, enhance teamwork, and increase productivity. We will discuss how work and play has been integrated into four different types of institutions financial aid offices.

Speakers

Nancy Ferguson | UGA

Director, University of Georgia

Nancy Ferguson is the Director of Student Financial Aid at the University of Georgia where she has worked for almost 25 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Adult Education from the University of Georgia. Nancy is a Past President of the Georgia... Read More →

Dr. Samantha Hicks, FAAC®

Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid & Scholarships, Coastal Carolina University

Dr. Samantha Hicks is currently serving as the Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid & Scholarships at Coastal Carolina University. She is in her fifteenth year working in Financial Aid full-time at CCU. Her own personal experience as a low-income student and a work-study... Read More →

Joan Bailey

Director, University of South Florida - Health

Joan Bailey is the Director at University of South Florida’s - Health Office of Financial Aid and works primarily with Graduate and Professional students. Joan journeyed into the world of financial aid in 1996 as a graduate student assistant in the Office of Financial Aid at University... Read More →

Felicia Ailster

Executive Director, Gwinnett Technical College

Monday February 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EST
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Concurrent Sessions

3:00pm EST

Navigating R2T4 with Modules: Beyond the Basics

Monday February 17, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST

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In this session, we are going beyond the basic R2T4 calculation and diving deep into the module rules and exemptions. Learn how to identify students who do and do not meet exemption requirements and enjoy really specific and weird examples with multiple modules.

Speakers

Jaime Missimer

Director of Financial Aid, Pearl River Community College

Jaime Missimer is the Director of Financial Aid at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Mississippi, where she brings almost a decade of experience in financial aid, alongside additional years in various roles within higher education. Jaime currently serves as President-Elect... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
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Concurrent Sessions

4:15pm EST

State Meetings - Alabama

Monday February 17, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST

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Monday February 17, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
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Concurrent Sessions