2024 ISFAA Annual Conference

March 11th - 13th, 2024

ISFAA invites you to join for the annual conference in-person from Monday, March 11th - Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. The conference will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Carmel, IN. This years conference program will focus heavily on the impactful changes arriving with the FAFSA Simplification and also promoting a culture of mental health. The financial aid profession is filled with Unsung Hero's and we recognize the difficult challenges and barriers that you may have to overcome. We are excited to offer a conference dedicated to uplifting your heroic efforts and preparing you for the challenges you will face in the future. Join us as we salute the Unsung Hero's of Financial Aid!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

 Registration Fees: 

• Member Registration by 2/9/2024 - $225.00
  
• Non-Member Registration by 2/9/2024 (includes membership) - $285.00
  
• Late Member Registration starting 2/10/2024 - $235.00
  
• Late Non-Member Registration starting 2/10/2024 (includes membership) - $295.00
  

No refunds if cancellation is after 02/26/2024 (Two weeks prior to start of conference)

1st Time Attendee Scholarship Application

Justify your attendance to the ISFAA Conference.

HOTEL INFORMATION AND RESERVATION:

 

Don't delay, reserve your hotel room today! To reserve a hotel room in the ISFAA block, please use the link below: 

Book your group rate for 2024 Annual ISFAA Conference

• Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel for 169 USD per night
• LAST Day to book with the group rate: 2/19/2024

 Additional details regarding the conference will be added below when they are available:

CONFERENCE AGENDA, PROGRAM, AND MENU:

• Conference Agenda - Coming Soon!
• Conference Program - Coming Soon!
• Menu - Coming Soon!
• President's Reception
• Tuesday
• Wednesday

PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING SESSIONS 

Registration is now open for the pre-conference training sessions. The pre-conference training sessions will be held on Monday, March 11th from 9am-noon (Eastern Time).

Note: These training sessions are being held concurrently. Registrants will only be able to attend one of the training sessions.
Select which one you would like to attend using the registration links below:

NASFAA Credential Training

• Verification
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Additional Training Opportunities

• SAFE Zone Training

Registrants will be sent training materials, training location specifics, etc. prior to the session.

Remember, in order to gain access to the NASFAA Credential exam for FREE, participants must attend the training sessions in person.

Questions? Feel free to contact ISFAA Training Committee at [email protected]. 

CHARITY SELECTION AND DONATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Pat Wilson Scholarship

• TBD
• TBD

Charity Donations may be made via cash, check, or card at the conference.

CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Tier 1: $1200

•  Moderate a General Session
• Have :90 seconds to introduce yourself and your company prior to the General Session
• Named as Sponsor(s) of the President’s Reception, recognized during the reception by ISFAA President. Signs including your company logo placed strategically in reception area.
• Select your Conference Booth Location
• Your Company Logo & Your Photo to be featured in the continuous PowerPoint running before EVERY conference general session.
• Receive Conference Registration List Prior to Conference
• Participate in :60 of Fame, to introduce yourself and your company during a General Session.
• Your Company Logo featured on the Conference Evaluation Survey sent to every attendee.
• Includes ½ page ad in the ISFAA Newsletter.
• Includes one (1) free conference registration.

  Tier 2: $1000

•  Moderate an Interest Session
• Have :60 seconds to introduce yourself and your company prior to the Interest Session
• Select your Conference Booth Location
• Your Company Logo & Your Photo to be featured in the continuous PowerPoint running before EVERY conference session.
• Receive Conference Registration List Prior to Conference
• Participate in :60 of Fame, to introduce yourself and your company during a General Session. 
• Your Company Logo featured on the Conference Evaluation Survey sent to every attendee.
• Includes ½ page ad in the ISFAA Newsletter.
• Includes one (1) free conference registration.

Tier 3: $850

•  Moderate an Interest Session
• Have :60 seconds to introduce yourself and your company prior to the Interest Session
• Your Company Logo & Your Photo to be featured in the continuous PowerPoint running before EVERY conference session.
• Receive Conference Registration List Prior to Conference
• Participate in :60 of Fame, to introduce yourself and your company during a General Session.
• Includes ½ page ad in the ISFAA Newsletter.
• Includes one (1) free conference registration.

CODE OF CONDUCT AND PRINCIPLES:

Appropriate Behavior, Conduct, and Diversity

1. Appropriate Behavior and Conduct
   
   1. ISFAA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and harassment-free environment at its conferences, trainings, board and committee meetings, and other ISFAA-sponsored events.  ISFAA prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. It also prohibits sexual harassment or intimidation, including unwelcome sexual attention, stalking (physical or virtual), or unsolicited physical contact; and threatening behavior. 
   2. These conduct rules apply to all attendees and participants at any ISFAA-sponsored event, including online events. Any violations should be reported immediately to a member of the ISFAA event staff or leadership team; we also expect participants to alert venue staff or security of any dangerous situations, or of anyone in distress.
   3. ISFAA reserves the right to remove any individual from attendance or other participation in any ISFAA-sponsored event without prior warning or refund, and to take additional action as determined necessary, notifying appropriate individuals, and including loss of ISFAA membership. 
2. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
   
1. ISFAA will pursue and promote, in principle and practice, the diversity and inclusion of its membership to represent the profession and the students we serve. ISFAA promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion by encouraging involvement and access regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, professional level or institution type.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Conference Organizers:

• Conference Site Committee
• Conference Program Committee
• Website Committee

If there are questions or issues, please reach out to the chair(s) of each respective committee.