Justification for Attendance - MASFAA Conference 2017

Submitted by MASFAA 2017 Conference Committee

Last week we sent out information to the listserve in which we suggested that it was vital that we stay up-to-date and learn how to implement any changes to the student aid programs.

We even provided language to help you justify your attendance at the MASFAA conference. That language is provided below as well.

To that end we are pleased to announce that Zack Goodwin, Regional Training Officer for the Department of Education will be presenting at the MASFAA conference.  Along with the Federal Update, Zack will be leading SIX interest sessions including favorites like Resolving Conflicting Information and the Top Ten Compliance

Concerns as well as breaking news – Verification 2018-19.

Make Every Moment Count and join us for the MASFAA Conference October 8-11, 2017 in Dayton Ohio.

Dear [First Name]:

Keeping up with the ever‐changing laws and regulations that govern the Title IV student financial aid programs has become increasingly difficult. With the budget battles in Congress and the increase in audits announced by the U.S. Department of Education, it is vital that we in the financial aid office stay up‐to‐date and learn how to implement any changes to the student aid programs so [your institution] remains in compliance. For this reason, I am proposing that I attend the annual meeting of the Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, held October 8-11, 2017 in Dayton, OH.  

The MASFAA Conference will provide me with valuable updated information on student aid programs and, most importantly, how to implement any changes that will best serve our students. These are all vital and valuable training and professional development opportunities.

On the attached agenda, I have identified several key sessions that I will have the opportunity to attend during the conference.

Hundreds of financial aid professionals from the Midwest region attend the MASFAA Annual Conference each year to learn, network, and share best practices. In addition to my peers, I will have access to a representative of the U.S. Department of Education, where I can ask specific Title IV questions.  I will also have the opportunity to learn about product and software innovations so I can evaluate the state of our current processes, software, and vendors.

The cost to send me to the conference is:

·         Registration-

·         Airfare-

·         Hotel-

·         Meals-

·         Total Cost:

I hope you agree that the MASFAA Conference is a good investment of time and resources that will benefit the financial aid office, the institution, and our students greatly. I would like your approval to register today.  

Thank you for considering this request.

[Your name here]