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CONFERENCESSPRING 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE:March 29 - April 1, 2026
HOLIDAY INN RESORT LUMINA on WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC
On behalf of this year’s conference committee, I am honored to welcome you to the Spring NCASFAA Conference and call upon you to join your fellow Financial Aid Warriors. As Financial Aid Warriors, you stand on the front lines each day, advocating for access, equity, and the transformative power of education. The work you do demands courage to navigate complex challenges, discipline to master ever-changing regulations, and a heart to serve students and families with integrity and compassion. The strength of a warrior is amplified by their allies. Throughout this conference, you will have the opportunity to sharpen your skills, strengthen your alliances, and renew your sense of mission. Together, we will share strategies, learn from one another, and celebrate victories that come from helping students overcome barriers and claim their future. The fight for opportunity is stronger when we stand side by side. We are looking forward to seeing you at the Spring NCASFAA Conference!Karen King, Conference Chair[email protected] See video below for a Special Message from our KEYNOTE SPEAKER! ***CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA TIMELINE*** CLICK HERE FOR PROGRAM AGENDAPRESENTATIONS Intermediate Aid Sessions: Emotional Intelligence Special Circumstances & Professional Judgment SAP Financial Aid Leadership Communication That Prevents Escalation NASFAA U Credentials: Verification Consumer Information General Sessions: Top Ask Regs - OB3 Edition Partners in Fraud Prevention - OIG State Update Federal Update Concurrent Sessions: The Critical Role of Lender Lists in the New Lending Era Cost of Attendance Special /Unusual Circumstance Panel Top 10 Compliance Issues Financial Aid Taking the Lead on Student Success Escape from Default Island Creative Solutions to Operations: Compliance & Staffing Workforce Pell Updates From NCCCS When Documentation Isn't What it Seems Federal Work Study: Best Practices Be a Self-Defense Warrior SAP - What You Need to Know The OBBB Impact on Private Lending Undergrad/Graduate Loans and Lender Lists AI in Financial Aid Return to Title IV (R2T4) Warriors FSA Debrief (Panel discussion - no handout) Return to Repayment Financial Aid in Language Your Students Can Understand REGISTRATION INFORMATIONRegistration Fee:Early Bird Special $275 until March 7, 2026 Late Registration Fee - $300 One Day Tuesday Only - $125 NASFAA U Credential - $35 each (Verification or Consumer Information) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Hotel Info: HOLIDAY INN RESORT LUMINA on WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC - HOTEL IS SOLD OUT Additional Hotels Available: Shell Island (on the beach): https://www.shellisland.com/ Hampton Inn & Suites (Wilmington): Hampton Inn CONFERENCE CHARITYOur mission is to alleviate the suffering of veterans, first responders and their families, particularly those battling invisible wounds like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), by providing them with loyal service dogs that become not just companions but also catalysts for healing. Simultaneously, we rescue and rehabilitate dogs and cats in dire straits, often plucking them from the brink of despair and giving them a new chance at life. Our reach extends into war-torn regions, reuniting military personnel with the animals they formed bonds with during service. CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO CHARITY CLICK HERE TO BID ON CHARITY AUCTION ITEMS CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON Paws of War
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