We are excited to invite you to the upcoming VASFAA Fall 2026 In-Person Workshop. Join us for a day filled with learning and inspiration! This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills, network with colleagues and engage in meaningful discussion about the important role of financial aid in assisting communities to reap the rewards of higher education.

Date: Monday, October 5th, 2026

Location:

Liberty Mountain Conference Center

3700 Candlers Mountain Rd

Lynchburg, VA 24502

Training Cost: $40. Lunch included.

Agenda

🕒9:00 AM – Check-In & Refreshments

👋🏻9:15 AM – Welcome from Host Institution

🎯9:30 AM – Financial Aid Networking Bingo

📢10:00 AM – SCHEV Spotlight: Updates You Can't Afford to Miss

☕ 10:50 AM – Break

📚11:00 AM – The Fine Print of Aid: Mastering Schedule of Reduction

️🍽️ 12:00 PM – Lunch

🔍1:00 PM – Beyond the Acronym: Making Sense of VMSDEP

☕ 1:50 PM – Break

🤖2:00 PM – Clicks, Compliance & Copilot: AI in Financial Aid - Philip Frana 

✅ 3:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Survey Information 

For the participants requiring hotel accommodations:

Please, check Lodging/Hotel Accommodations for additional hotel options.