Justify your attendance at the NASFAA Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo by copying and pasting the text below and updating the items in brackets accordingly.
[Date]
Dear [First Name]:
I am requesting approval to attend the NASFAA Leadership & Legislative Conference. This event is uniquely valuable because it is designed specifically for financial aid leaders and future leaders, offering targeted professional development that directly benefits my role and our institution.
By attending, I will:
Strengthen leadership skills: The sessions are focused on developing the competencies needed to manage offices effectively, lead teams, and contribute strategically at the institutional level.
Stay ahead of federal policy changes: Being in Washington, D.C., provides direct access to discussions about emerging legislation and regulations that impact our students and our compliance responsibilities.
Expand professional connections: The conference convenes peers from across the country, creating opportunities to share best practices, discuss challenges, and build a network of colleagues I can rely on long after the event.
Bring back actionable strategies: I will return with concrete tools, resources, and insights that can be immediately applied to strengthen our operations and better serve our students.
More than 400 financial aid professionals from across the country attend the NASFAA Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo each year to grow professionally, network, and hone their leadership skills. In addition to learning from my peers and NASFAA's experts, I will have the opportunity to meet with our state representatives in Congress. I will also have the chance to learn about product and software innovations that will allow me to evaluate the state of our current processes, software, and vendors.
For use by FAACs Only: As an FAAC® certified through NASFAA’s Certified Financial Aid Administrator® (CFAA) Program, I am required to earn 60 Recertification Points (RPs) every three years through training and professional development. Attending the Leadership Conference will qualify for 8 RPs as an experience that will contribute greatly to my continuing education.
The cost to send me to the conference is:
More information about the conference is available online.
The NASFAA Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo is a smart investment of both time and resources. The knowledge and connections I’ll gain will strengthen our financial aid office, support the institution, and ultimately benefit our students. I’d appreciate your approval so I can move forward with registration today.
Thank you for considering this request.
[Your name]