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Charity Events

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

First Generation College BoundOnce again in 2026, NASFAA is bringing back our popular Charity 5K and Trivia Night events to benefit our conference charity partner, First Generation College Bound.

FGCB is a grassroots, private non-profit celebrating over 35 years of college success. Based in Prince George's County, Maryland, the organization has remained committed to investing in the development, growth, and wellness of children in relation to higher education. FGCB offers youth and their families a “pipeline” of educational interventions, comprising academic readiness, supportive services, and guidance, to help them achieve high school graduation, college admissions, and earn a post-secondary degree. The FGCB College Access Program currently provides services to over 600 low-to-moderate income students annually, with the goal for them to attend and graduate from college with little to no debt. FGCB currently has 3,435 students who have gone to college, 2,119 students currently pursuing college degrees, 1,139 students who have earned Higher Education Achievements, and 42 students who have pursued Military service.

Read more about why we’re excited to host our annual charity events in support of FGCB’s important work.

Donations

Would you like to make a donation to First Generation College Bound, regardless of whether you participate in an event?

make a donation to First Generation College Bound

Charity 5K

Monday, June 29, 2026, 8:00 a.m.

NASFAA 2026 attendees and their guests are invited to participate in a 5K on the morning of Monday, June 29 - either in-person, or virtually. Registration is only required for those participating in the 5K; non-participating conference attendees are welcome to stop by and cheer on the walkers/runners.

View Photos from the NASFAA 2026 Charity 5K

*SOLD OUT* Charity Trivia Night at Topgolf National Harbor

Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

*SOLD OUT* Charity Topgolf Game Play

Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Charity Event Sponsors

Thanks to these generous sponsors, all proceeds collected from our charity event registrations and donations will go directly to First Generation College Bound.

Ascendium Best Practice Solutions Citizens
Ascendium Best Practice Solutions Citizens™ & College Raptor
College Aid Services College Ave Earnest
College Aid Services College Ave Earnest
GradBridge HEAG KHESLC
GradBridge Higher Education Assistance Group KHESLC
MEFA Mohela Monogram
MEFA MOHELA Monogram
Regent Education Sallie Mae
Portico Regent Education Sallie
SentiLink TFC Tuition
SentiLink TFC Tuition

 

 

Learn more about NASFAA's previous conference charity initiatives