MASFAA Fall Conference in Minnesota is coming soon – October 14-17, 2018!!

In less than 6 months you will be able to attend a MASFAA Conference in Minneapolis Minnesota that will offer what few other can!! Start talking about attendance in your office. Some things to think about:

1. Pre-Conference Workshops:

• Implicit Bias
• Leadership and Team Building
• How to Advocate

2. Interest Sessions:

• Federal Updates
• NASFAA Updates – Justin Draeger – NASFAA CEO
• KiKi L’Italien – CEO, Amplified Growth – A digital marketing firm
• Imposter Syndrome – When are people going to find out about me?
• Why weird is better? – A networking session like no other
•  Retaining students of color at primarily white institutions
• Elevate Financial Aid – 3 Ways to get more respect in office
• Competency Based Programs
• What happens after a program review?
• Could there be a better way?
• Connecting SAP to Retention
• Data in Financial Aid
• Communication – It’s a Way of Life
• Trends in Higher Education
• Bringing Financial Education to Everyone
• AND LOT’S MORE

3. Conference Charity

• Believet – Training Service Dogs for Vets

4. Accommodations:

• Marriott City Center in Downtown Minneapolis
• Standard Room is $149 a night
• Conveniently located in the heart of Minneapolis skyway system

5. Conference Rates:

• Early Bird Full Conference Rate – June 1 to Sept 1 - $325
• Regular Full Conference Rate – Sept 1 – Sept 26 - $365
• Registration will open June 1

6. Conference Entertainment

• Deuces Wild – Dueling Piano Event – http://wildpianos.com/
• More to come

7. Fun in Minneapolis

• Minnesota Vikings Home Game against Arizona Cardinals – Sunday October 14^th at Noon – Blocks away from hotel
• Mall of America
• Skyway System to many shops and eateries
• Lightrail System to St. Paul and other close cities
• Amazing Candy Store across the street from hotel
• More information to come in later updates

Get Ready to Come to Minneapolis in October!!!