Calendar of Events - Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
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Date/Time: Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 1–2 p.m. ET

Big changes for a Better FAFSA Better Future! This session will focus on the Department’s implementation of the FUTURE Act and the FAFSA Simplification Act. We will review the legislation and discuss the phased implementation from 2023–24 through 2024–25. The session will conclude with additional resources, upcoming training dates, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Link to Join Webinar:

Microsoft Teams Link for Better FAFSA® Better Future Overview and Timeline Webinar June 6, 2023


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6/6/20231:00pm to 2:00pm


Date/Time: Thursday, June 8, 2023, 1–2 p.m. ET

The IRS DRT is being replaced by the Future Act Direct Data Exchange (FADDX). The session will cover your responsibilities in protecting FTI beginning with the 2024–25 FAFSA form. We will also cover the consent process for students and parents and the impact of failure to consent.

Link to Join Webinar:

Microsoft Teams Link for Protecting Federal Tax Information (FTI) at Your Institution Webinar June 8, 2023


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6/8/20231:00pm to 2:00pm


Date/Time: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 1–2 p.m. ET

Stop scrolling! You need this! In 2024–25, you will note multiple changes to the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) that are the result of updates to FAFSA questions and processing changes. Discover how the layout of the ISIR has changed so you can identify the fields that have been added or removed. Images of the 2024–25 ISIR will be featured.

Link to Join Webinar:

Microsoft Teams Link for ISIR vs. ISIR Webinar June 13, 2023


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6/13/20231:00pm to 2:00pm


Date/Time: Thursday, June 15, 2023, 1–2 p.m. ET

Learn about changes to professional judgment for both the 2023–24 and 2024–25 award years, including changes related to unaccompanied homeless youth and foster care youth determinations. We will also discuss 2024–25 verification changes.

Link to Join Webinar:

Microsoft Teams Link for Professional Judgment, Dependency Status, and Verification Webinar June 15, 2023


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6/15/20231:00pm to 2:00pm


Date/Time: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 1–2 p.m. ET

Need answers? FSA will respond to questions from previous sessions and field additional questions about Better FAFSA Better Future. 

Link to Join Webinar:

Microsoft Teams Link for Better FAFSA® Better Future Q&A – Session 1 Webinar June 20, 2023


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6/20/20231:00pm to 2:00pm


Date/Time: Thursday, June 22, 2023, 1–2:30 p.m. ET

Goodbye EFC! Hello SAI! Join us as we spotlight the differences between the SAI and EFC formulas and navigate through the world of SAI calculations. Part 1 of this training focuses on SAI formulas for dependent students. 

Link to Join Webinar:

Microsoft Teams Link for Student Aid Index (SAI) – Part 1 Webinar June 22, 2023


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6/22/20231:00pm to 2:30pm


Date/Time: Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 1–2:30 p.m. ET

Goodbye EFC! Hello SAI! Join us as we spotlight the differences between the SAI and EFC formulas and navigate through the world of SAI calculations. Part 2 of this training focuses on SAI formulas for independent students. 

Link to Join Webinar:

Microsoft Teams Link for Student Aid Index (SAI) – Part 2 Webinar June 27, 2023


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6/27/20231:00pm to 2:30pm


The NASFAA national conference is the premier event serving the student financial aid community. Thousands of student aid professionals from across the nation attend the NASFAA national conference each year to teach, learn, network, and share best practices.

The conference provides valuable, up-to-date information on the student aid programs from financial aid veterans. It is a unique training and professional development opportunity that will equip student aid professionals with the tools they need to better serve students and families. Attendees can also learn about product and software innovations from over 50 exhibitors.


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6/29/2023
-7/2/2023
For Schedule and times visit: https://www.nasfaa.org/schedule


Date/Time: Thursday, July 6, 2023, 1–2 p.m. ET

Get ready to learn about Pell Grant minimums and maximums and examine the new methodologies used to calculate a student’s scheduled award in between the minimum and maximum Pell Grant. This session also includes case studies of the different measures used to assess a family’s ability to pay for college.

Link to Join Webinar:

Microsoft Teams Link for Pell Grant Minimums, Maximums, and In Between Webinar July 6, 2023


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7/6/20231:00pm to 2:00pm


Virtual training opportunities have grown leaps and bounds in the wake of the pandemic and NASFAA intends to build on that momentum. The NASFAA 2023 virtual conference will feature the same great aspects of the national conference you've come to know and love, but in a 100% virtual format. The content will consist entirely of unique sessions not offered at the NASFAA 2023 in-person conference to be held two weeks prior in San Diego, CA. 

Where: 100% virtual. Tune in live as sessions take place, or watch the on-demand versions of recorded live sessions as they become available.  

When: July 10-14, 2023 

Who Can Participate: As a thank you to NASFAA members for their continued support of our organization, NASFAA is offering registration exclusively to institutions and organizations that are current NASFAA members. Registration for this event is institutional rather than individual, so for the low cost of just $300, everyone on your NASFAA roster can participate.


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7/10/2023
-7/14/2023
For Schedule and times visit: https://www.nasfaa.org/virtual_schedule


Date/Time: Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 1–2:30 p.m. ET

Financial Aid Administrators (FAAs) have a significant role to play in the successful implementation of Better FAFSA Better Future. What will the aid applicant experience look like, and how will you assist? How do you identify and work with partners, both internal and external to your campus, during implementation? How will your policies, procedures, and operations be updated to align with all the changes? This session will highlight items for you to consider as you answer each of these important questions.

Link to Join Webinar:

Microsoft Teams Link for The FAA’s Role in FAFSA® Simplification Webinar July 11, 2023


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7/11/20231:00pm to 2:30pm


Date/Time: Thursday, July 13, 2023, 1–2 p.m. ET

Need answers? FSA will respond to questions from previous sessions and field additional questions about Better FAFSA Better Future. 

Link to Join Webinar:

Microsoft Teams Link for Better FAFSA® Better Future Q&A – Session 2 Webinar July 13, 2023


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7/13/20231:00pm to 2:00pm


Date/Time: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 1–2 p.m. ET

Big changes are coming to the 2024–25 FAFSA form! Join us as we tour new features and discuss important updates to the FAFSA experience. Our demonstration will include a look at the new roles page, inviting contributors, new question order, student demographic questions, the parent wizard, and other exciting features. We will also view how to provide consent to retrieve and disclose Federal Tax Information (FTI). 

Link to Join Webinar:

Microsoft Teams Link for 2024–25 FAFSA® Demonstration Webinar July 25, 2023


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7/25/20231:00pm to 2:00pm

OASFAA 2024 Conference
Scheduled for first week in February 2024 at Salishan Resort, OR. Dates TBA

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AASFAA 2024 Conference
Spring 2024 AZ, Dates and Locations TBA

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PacFAA 2024 Conference
Spring 2024, HI. Location and Dates TBA

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ALASFAA Conference
Location and Dates TBD

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