2025 SASFAA Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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10:15am EST

We’ve Got a Problem: Decoding Conflicting Information Like It’s 1989

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

Are you feeling caught in a Blank Space of conflicting information? Does deciphering student records make you feel like you’re stuck in a Lavender Haze? Shake it off and join us for a Fearless journey through the world of conflicting information in financial aid. From resolving dependency status Red flags to untangling those Delicate tax returns, we’ll cover practical tips and strategies to bring clarity to the chaos. Don’t miss this chance to turn your Wildest Dreams of smooth resolutions into reality. By the end, you’ll be saying, “You Belong with Me... in this session!”

Speakers

Dana Kelly

Vice President of Professional Development and Institutional Compliance, NASFAA

Dana Kelly is NASFAA’s very own Fearless leader in professional development and institutional compliance. As Vice President, she masterminds teams dedicated to training, regulatory assistance, certification, and corporate partnerships, ensuring the financial aid world runs smoother... Read More →

Moderators

Rodney Walton

Relationship Manager, PNC Bank, N.A.

Rodney Walton has over 25 years of experience in the financial aid industry. As Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Rodney spends seven years at St John University assisting students in New York before joining PNC Bank as Campus Relations Manager. Rodney has spend the most recent... Read More →

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

Concurrent Sessions

3:00pm EST

Trends in Enrollment that Financial Aid Professionals Should Know

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

Teal Ballroom

This session will focus on the latest trends that challenge those who manage enrollments (i.e. "Enrollment Management" and the strengths that financial aid professionals bring to table. Participants will leave with a better understanding of all that encompasses enrollment management and how, as financial aid professionals, they can be strategic partners who provide creative and data-informed solutions.

Speakers

Forrest M. Stuart, PhD

Vice President for Enrollment Management, Lafayette College

Dr. Forrest Stuart is the vice president for enrollment management at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. Prior to assuming this role at Lafayette, Dr. Stuart served as Lafayette’s assistant vice president for financial aid. Prior to joining Lafayette in January 2019, Dr... Read More →

Moderators

David Cooper

Senior Vice President, CMD Outsourcing Solutions

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

Concurrent Sessions

4:15pm EST

State Meetings - Georgia

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

Teal Ballroom

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

Concurrent Sessions