2025 SASFAA Annual Conference: Full Schedule

7:30am EST

Breakfast

Sunday February 16, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EST

Teal Ballroom

*Executive Board, Conference Committee, Pre-Con Instructors & Attendees for Sunday

Sunday February 16, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EST
Teal Ballroom

12:00pm EST

Luncheon

Sunday February 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Teal Ballroom

By Invite Only.

Sunday February 16, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Teal Ballroom

10:15am EST

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

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

Teal Ballroom

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 →

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 →

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

Coming Soon!

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

Concurrent Sessions

10:15am EST

Enrollment Management and the role of FA

Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EST

Teal Ballroom

Enrollment Management is important on every campus. This session will cover conversations financial aid administrators need to be involved in and ways aid impacts EM. There will be take away strategies you can use on your campus.

Speakers

Betsy Johnson

Director Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Bowling Green State University

Betsy Johnson has been the Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at Bowling Green State University in Ohio almost 9 years. Prior to that Betsy was at Owens Community College in Toledo for over 15 years serving as Director of Financial Aid for several years before becoming... Read More →

Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Teal Ballroom

Concurrent Sessions

3:00pm EST

Fraud issues in FA

Tuesday February 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Teal Ballroom

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General (ED OIG) will provide a fraud awareness presentation that gives an overview of ED OIG, discusses fraud risk indicators, how to identify fraud during the financial aid application process, tips for how schools can mitigate their risk for fraud, provide real case examples, and how to report fraud.

Speakers

Isabel Douroupis

Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC), Office of Inspector General

Isabel Douroupis is an Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) for the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General (ED OIG), Washington DC Field office and Atlanta office. ASAC Douroupis supervises investigations involving allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse of ED... Read More →

Lawrence Genous

Special Agent, Office of Inspector General

Lawrence Genous is a Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General (ED OIG), within the Atlanta, GA Field office. SA Genous conducts investigations involving allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse of ED funding mostly in Florida, South Carolina, Georgia... Read More →

Tuesday February 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Teal Ballroom

Concurrent Sessions

4:15pm EST

Professional Development FA Training for staff in other departments

Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EST

Teal Ballroom

Coming Soon!

Tuesday February 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EST
Teal Ballroom

Concurrent Sessions