KASFAA

To infinity and…well, that’s pretty dang far!

The KASFAA Program Committee invites you to attend the Fall 2011 conference, "Navigating the Financial Aid Galaxy". Join us in Louisville as we explore the "universe" of financial aid and return home with a world of knowledge. The conference will be held October 12-14 at the Ramada Plaza in Louisville. The Program Committee has worked hard to bring you relevant, useful, and interesting sessions, and we hope you will join us for a few days of networking and learning.

In addition to four sets of concurrent sessions, we will blast off with part one of the Federal Update at the opening session, and will round out the conference with part two of the Federal Update on Friday morning. This mission is led by astronaut Dave Bartnicki. Co-piloting on this mission will be Wood Mason, also from the U.S. Department of Education. He will help us shoot for the stars with knowledge on Direct Lending and COD. Also bringing us news from the surrounding and lower galaxy is our own Sandy Neel, who will be sharing news from SASFAA. Sandy currently serves as the past President of SASFAA.

New KASFAA members are encouraged to attend the New Member Workshop on Wednesday, October 12. This workshop will allow new members to meet some experienced KASFAA members, and will also provide an intensive introduction to the financial aid profession. More information regarding this event will be forthcoming from Robin Buchholz, membership chair, so watch your e-mail for details.

Once again, KASFAA will offer a one-day conference rate. You are welcome to choose the day you wish to attend, and pay only $50 (plus membership dues, if not already paid) to attend all functions and sessions that day. We hope this will make it possible for more members to participate in our "mission."

Conference registration is now open! The hotel group rate is an amazing $82.00 per night plus tax, but you must make your reservation by September 27. Be sure to mention the group name, Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. We look forward to seeing you in Louisville!

Wishing you God Speed!
Aaron Gabehart
KASFAA President
 
Chester Priest and Denise Trusty
Fall 2011 Program Co-chairs