2026 New and Mid-Level Aid Officer Workshop
All Hands on Deck!

An interactive, in-person workshop for New (0–3 years) and Mid-level (3+ years) financial aid professionals, designed to strengthen core knowledge, build confidence, and sharpen leadership skills.

When: March 11–13, 2026
Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando – Lake Buena Vista Resort | 8100 Lake Street, Orlando, FL 32836
 

Full Workshop Agenda (Now Available)

A detailed agenda with session times, tracks (New vs Mid-Level), session descriptions, and presenter names is available on the official workshop page.
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Agenda Highlights (Quick View)

• FAFSA & Student Eligibility Deep Dive
• NASFAA Credential-Aligned Sessions
  • Student Eligibility (New Aid Officers)
  • Packaging & Notification of Awards (Mid-Level Aid Officers)
• Policies, Procedures & Reporting
• OSFA Updates
• Professional Judgment & Hidden Bias
• Difficult Conversations in Financial Aid
• Financial Aid Leadership Panel
• Customer Service Excellence

Why Attend

• FAFSA, eligibility, packaging, and compliance training
• NASFAA credential-aligned sessions
• OSFA updates and leadership development
• Peer networking and collaborative learning

What’s Included

• Expert-led sessions and facilitated discussions
• NASFAA credential-aligned content
• OSFA updates and leadership panels
• Welcome reception and networking opportunities
• Breakfast (Thu/Fri) and lunch (Thu)

Cost

$200 – Members | $235 – Non-Members
(FASFAA membership is required; non-members will have the membership fee automatically added at checkout.)

Registration ends on Friday, March 6, 2026

Hotel Information

• $169/night + tax | Book by February 20, 2026
• Call 1-800-EMBASSY and reference “FASFAA New and Mid-Level Aid Officer Workshop”
• Online hotel booking link

Contact: Tamika Martin
 

Event details, registration link, and agenda posted on the 2026 New & Mid-Level Aid Officer Workshop page.

Set sail with your colleagues and return to port with stronger skills and meaningful connections.