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Keeping up with changing financial aid regulations is challenging. With ongoing budget debates in Congress and increased audit activity, it's critical to stay informed to ensure your institution remains compliant and effectively supports your students. Because of this, FASFAA has created the following information and sample justification letter to help support your continued professional development.
Keeping up with changing financial aid regulations is challenging. With ongoing budget debates in Congress and increased audit activity, it's critical to stay informed to ensure your institution remains compliant and effectively supports your students. Because of this, FASFAA has created the following information and sample justification letter to help support your continued professional development.
Connect Conference Learning to Your Professional Growth
Connect Conference Learning to Your Professional Growth
When talking with your manager about attending the FASFAA Conference, connect your career goals and professional development to specific sessions, training opportunities, or areas of knowledge you aim to expand. Highlight how the conference content will directly support your role and your institution's success.
If you are a FAAC®, remind your manager that you are required to earn 60 Recertification Points (RPs) every three years through professional development. Attending the FASFAA Conference will provide RPs to help meet your certification requirements.
Share Key Takeaways with Your Team
Share Key Takeaways with Your Team
Position your attendance as a way to bring back valuable knowledge for your team. Offer to conduct a brief training session or provide insights on best practices, trends, and processes you learned at the conference.
Summarize Key Insights in a Report
Summarize Key Insights in a Report
Document your conference experience with a concise two- to three-page report that summarizes the sessions you attended. This can encourage further conversations with colleagues and leadership about new ideas or strategies that could improve your office's operations. Meeting with your manager for a brief recap can also demonstrate the value of the conference and reinforce your role in sharing what you've learned.
Build Connections to Strengthen Your Network
Build Connections to Strengthen Your Network
Attending the FASFAA Conference is a great opportunity to build connections with other financial aid professionals across Florida. Take time to speak with conference presenters, state and federal experts, and peers to gain insights that can directly benefit your institution. Sharing your experiences and learning from others will expand your network and enhance your knowledge.
These best practices will help you make the most of your time at the FASFAA Conference while ensuring you bring meaningful value back to your institution.
The following best practices are adapted from NASFAA's recommended strategies for conference engagement. Special thanks to NASFAA for allowing us to adapt their expert recommendations.
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