Nevada Association of
Financial Aid Administrators
Nevada Association of
Financial Aid Administrators
| 12- 5pm | Check-in | |
| 12-1pm | Business Partner Set-up Open | |
| 1-5pm | WASFAA Pre-Session - NASFAA U Credential, Packaging and Award Notification Credential The Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA) Training Committee is offering a 1/2 day training towards the NASFAA U Credential, Packaging and Award Notification Credential. Registration for this pre-conference session can be completed here (Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators). The cost is $55.00 per WASFAA member or $105.00 for non-members. Registering is separate for this NASFAA Authorized event which includes; the 1/2 day training, the NASFAA U Self-Study Guide, regularly priced by NASFAA at $218, and a voucher for up to two attempts to pass the Student Eligibility credential examination. Pre-Session Registration | Peter Goss, Portland Community College & Shawn Domingo, Ohlone College |
| 7:30am | Check-in / Continental Breakfast | |
| 8:30am | Welcome | JW Lazzari, NAFAA President |
| 8:45-9:45am | Session 1 - COA | Peter Goss, Portland Community College |
| 9:45-10am | Commercial Break / Restroom Break | |
| 10-11am | Session 2 - Professional Judgement | Shawn Domingo, Ohlone College |
| 11am-12:00pm | Session 3 - Can you spot the fraud? Identifying financial aid fraud on the front lines Can you spot the fraud? Identifying financial aid fraud on the front linesJust like Financial Aid is experiencing major changes, fraud in higher education is also changing. Are you familiar with the latest tactics and common practices that fraudsters are using to gain federal financial aid? Financial aid professionals are on the front line of identifying and reporting fraud. Join us as we explore the latest attempts that fraudsters are using to target intuitions. Using real life examples, we will discuss fraud cases that have targeted financial aid offices in the last two years, and we will discuss what is predicted to be the newest trends in fraudulent behavior. We will also talk about ways to spot fraud through common behaviors being used and how to work to prevent fraud from happening at your institution. | Kristen Gast, Eide Bailly LLP |
| 12-1pm | Hosted Lunch Buffet | |
| 1:15-2:15pm | Session 4 - "Building a Caring Neighborhood of Financial Aid: Insights from Mr. Rogers" This uplifting presentation aims to equip financial aid administrators with the tools and mindset to support students effectively, embrace empathy, and create a positive and nurturing environment within their financial aid departments. Drawing inspiration from Mr. Rogers' timeless wisdom, administrators will be encouraged to build a caring and inclusive "neighborhood" that values each individual's unique story and circumstances, while empowering students on their educational journeys. | Anthony Morrone, Nevada State University |
| 2:15-2:30pm | Commercial Break / Restroom Break | |
| 2:30-3:30pm | Session 5 - FA Topic / Topic Title Pending | |
| 3:30-4:30pm | Session 6: Leading from the Middle: What it means and how to do it well Have you heard phrases like “managing up, leading from the middle, leading your boss” and wondered what they really mean? I’ve heard employees say, “I can’t tell my boss what to do – they’re my boss!” While that’s true in a sense, there are ways to better manage your time, your communication with that person, and your team’s energy to best serve your organization. In this session you’ll learn about the benefits of leading your boss and walk away with practical tips you can use right away. | Amanda Cornelius, Northern Arizona University |
| 4:30-7pm | NAFAA Reception and Awards Join us for a cocktail hours and Hors d'oeuvres inside of Novi! |
| 7:30am | Full Breakfast Opens | |
| 8-8:30am | NAFAA Business Meeting | |
| 9- 10am | Session 7: FA Topic / Topic Title Pending | Scott Nielsen, Great Basin College |
| 10-10:30am | Break / Room Checkout | |
| 10:30-11:30am | NASFAA - FAFSA Simplification | Dana Kelly, VP of Professional Development and Institutional Compliance, NASFAA |
| 11:30am- 12:30pm | WASFAA/NAFAA Update | Amanda Cornelius, Associate Vice President, Northern Arizona Univeristy |
| 12:30pm | Closing Remarks | JW Lazzari, NAFAA President |
| Option 1 - $175 | Registration Pricing & NAFAA Membership Dues (23/24 Membership Expires 10/31/2024) | This package is for NAFAA Members who are inactive, joining This package includes the $20 NAFAA Membership Dues. Registration includes:
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Option 2 - $155 | Registration Member Pricing (for those who have already paid their 2023-24 membership dues) | NAFAA annual membership will require renewal on 11/1/2023. If you have not yet renewed your NAFAA membership for 11/1/2023-10/31/2024, please select the other package (Registration Pricing & NAFAA Membership Dues) which will include your membership renewal. Active NAFAA Members Registration includes:
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