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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.

 

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.

  • Registration for the Charity 5K is separate, and not included in the overall conference registration.
    • There is a $30 minimum donation for in-person race participation.
    • Virtual race participation will also require a $5 minimum donation.
  • The deadline to receive a race t-shirt has passed, but you can still register for the event.

Registration for the Charity 5K is now closed. There will not be on-site registration at the event.

More Information about the 5K

*SOLD OUT* Charity Trivia Night at Topgolf National Harbor

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

Join us for a fun and friendly competition with our Trivia Night (general knowledge questions) and other fun events the evening of Tuesday, June 30. Registration is required for those participating in team trivia. 

  • Registration for Trivia Night is separate, and not included in the overall conference registration.
    • A minimum donation of $15 will be required to participate.
    • Please note: this event happens concurrently with Topgolf Game Play at the same venue. Please register for only one Tuesday night event.
    • Transportation will be provided.  

Trivia Night Pre-Check-In

Those registered for Trivia Night are encouraged to visit the Innovation Hall Information/Rebooking Booth to complete pre-check-in and avoid the lines for Tuesday night's events. Bring your Trivia registration QR code/confirmation email to the Innovation Hall Information/Rebooking Booth during the following times on Tuesday to receive your event wristband. 

  • 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
  • 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
  • 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.

Wear your wristband Tuesday night to proceed directly onto the event buses - no waiting in line!

Trivia Transportation

Free round-trip bus transportation will be provided between the Gaylord National Resort and the trivia event at Topgolf: 

  • Buses will begin departing from the Gaylord National Resort Woodrow Wilson Bus Loop at 6:30 p.m., with the final bus leaving at 7:00 p.m.
    • Head to the ballroom level of the Gaylord National Resort.
    • Proceed toward the Maryland Ballroom
    • Exit out the far door to the bus loop 
    • Present your wristband to board the bus, or present your registration QR code to check in with NASFAA staff
  • Buses will depart from Topgolf and return to the Gaylord National Resort from 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. 

*SOLD OUT* Charity Topgolf Game Play

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

Also happening the evening of Tuesday, June 30, golf fans are invited to sign up for a spot at a NASFAA-reserved bay at Topgolf National Harbor. Registration is required for those participating in golfing. 

  • Registration for Topgolf Game Play is separate, and not included in the overall conference registration.
    • A minimum donation of $15 will be required to participate.
    • Please note: this event happens concurrently with Trivia Night at the same venue. Please register for only one Tuesday night event. 
    • Transportation will be provided. 

View Topgolf FAQs

Topgolf Game Play Pre-Check-In

Those registered for Topgolf Game Play are encouraged to visit the Innovation Hall Information/Rebooking Booth to complete pre-check-in and avoid the lines for Tuesday night's events. Bring your Topgolf registration QR code/confirmation email to the Innovation Hall Information/Rebooking Booth during the following times on Tuesday to receive your event wristband. 

  • 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
  • 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
  • 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.

Wear your wristband Tuesday night to proceed directly onto the event buses - no waiting in line!

Topgolf Transportation

Free round-trip bus transportation will be provided between the Gaylord National Resort and Topgolf: 

  • Buses will begin departing from the Gaylord National Resort Woodrow Wilson Bus Loop at 6:30 p.m., with the final bus leaving at 7:00 p.m.
    • Head to the ballroom level of the Gaylord National Resort.
    • Proceed toward the Maryland Ballroom
    • Exit out the far door to the bus loop 
    • Present your wristband to board the bus, or present your registration QR code to check in with NASFAA staff
  • Buses will depart from Topgolf and return to the Gaylord National Resort from 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. 

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 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


If you are interested in becoming a charity sponsor,  please contact Carissa Uhlman-Campana. 

 

Learn more about NASFAA's previous conference charity initiatives