Charity Events

Support our charity events to make a difference in the lives of San Diego youth!

Once again in 2027, NASFAA is bringing back our popular Charity 5K and Trivia Night events to benefit our conference charity partner, Reality Changers. 

Reality Changers champions and walks alongside first-generation college students as we work together towards education equity. We are accountable to the diverse communities that we serve and we actively affirm the dignity of all individuals.

Reality Changers serves youth who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Our programs support students from racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and academic backgrounds that are typically underrepresented on college campuses and overlooked by institutions. In fact, before Reality Changers, many of our students may not have considered themselves "college material." 

For 25 years, Reality Changers has been preparing youth to become first-generation college graduates and agents of change in their communities. Every college degree has a socio-economic ripple effect, affecting indivudals, their families, and their communities. Since 2001, we've served 4,000 youth and impacted 13,000 family members. Cumulatively, our graduates have generated $240 million for the local economy.

Donations

Would you like to make a donation to Reality Changers, regardless of whether you participate in an event? Check back in early 2027 for an online donation link.  

Charity 5K

NASFAA 2027 attendees and their guests are invited to participate in a 5K walk/run on the morning of Sunday, June 20 - either in-person, or virtually. Registration and additional details will be made available in early 2027.

• You must register for the 5K in addition to registering for the conference! Registration for the in-person Charity 5K will open in early 2027.
  
  • There is a minimum donation for in-person race participation (includes race entry & a t-shirt)
    • T-shirts are only available for those who register by the posted deadline (details coming soon!).
  • Virtual race participation will also require a minimum donation (does not include race t-shirt).

Charity Trivia Night 

Join us for a fun and friendly competition with our Trivia Night (general knowledge questions) and other fun activities TBA. Registration and additional details will be made available in early 2027.

• You must register for Trivia Night in addition to registering for the conference! Registration for Trivia Night will open in early 2027.
  
  • A minimum donation will be required to participate.

Charity Event Sponsors

Thanks to these generous sponsors, all proceeds collected from our charity event registrations and donations will go directly to Reality Changers.

Best Practice Solutions	Citizens™ & College Raptor	College Aid Services
College Ave	Earnest	GradBridge
MEFA	MOHELA	Monogram
Nelnet Bank	Portico	Regent Education

Sallie

Learn more about NASFAA's previous conference charity initiatives