Let's Talk!
Blue Icon hosts Let's Talk events to give you the opportunity to engage with peers, learn from presenters and each other, share information, and discuss best practices.
Let's Talk is using the NASFAA registration system. You will receive a Zoom Link and Access Code in your confirmation email. Please save this email.
- The maximum capacity for each event is limited, so register one (1) individual from your school and do not share the link with others. Learn more >>
- If you cannot attend, please cancel your registration so someone from the waitlist can participate in your place.
- Registration is open to institutions only.
- There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
- A NASFAA account is required to register; you will be prompted to log in to proceed.
- To participate, you will need a webcam and a phone or a microphone and speakers.
- For the best conversation, we request everyone turn on their webcam.
Let's talk! Join the discussion today.
Date: January 21, 2021
Topic: Looking Back to Fall; Looking Ahead to Spring
Join your colleagues by sector to share lessons learned from the fall and how to best approach aid delivery and student services in the spring.
Sector |
Time |
Registration |
| 4-year Public Schools |
11:00 a.m. ET |
Register |
| Private Non-profit Schools |
11:00 a.m. ET |
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| Community Colleges |
12:30 p.m. ET |
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| For-profit Schools |
12:30 p.m. ET |
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| Graduate/Professional Schools |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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| Clock Hour Schools |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Date: February 25, 2021
Topic: Taking Care of the Financial Aid Team
Financial aid can be stressful. Share and learn strategies and ideas for celebrating and motivating yourself and/or the financial aid team at your institution. Please select a session based on the total number of staff in your financial aid office.
FAO Staff Size |
Time |
Registration |
| FAO Staff Size: 1 |
11:00 a.m. ET |
Register |
| FAO Staff Size: 2-10 |
12:30 p.m. ET |
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| FAO Staff Size: 11-24 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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| FAO Staff Size 25+ |
3:30 p.m. ET |
Date: March 25, 2021
Topic: Using Data in the Financial Aid Office
KPIs, metrics, and dashboards (oh my!). Join us to discuss what kinds of data you track and what data you should you be tracking.
Sector |
Time |
Registration |
| 4-year Public Schools |
11:00 a.m. ET |
Register |
| Private Non-profit Schools |
12:30 p.m. ET |
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| Community Colleges |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Date: April 8, 2021
Topic: Best Practices in Policies & Procedures
Strong, compliant, and up to date policies and procedures are critical to effective aid delivery. Join your colleagues to learn and share best practices for developing and maintaining your policies and procedures.
Sector |
Time |
Registration |
| All Sectors |
11:00 a.m. ET |
Register |
| All Sectors |
2:00 p.m. ET |
Date: May 27, 2021
Topic: Spring 2021 Debrief
Join your colleagues by sector to share lessons learned from the spring and how to best approach aid delivery and student services for the summer and beyond.
Sector |
Time |
Registration |
| 4-year Public Schools |
11:00 a.m. ET |
Register |
| Private Non-profit Schools |
11:00 a.m. ET |
|
| Community Colleges |
12:30 p.m. ET |
|
| For-profit Schools |
12:30 p.m. ET |
|
| Graduate/Professional Schools |
2:00 p.m. ET |
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| Clock Hour Schools |
2:00 p.m. ET |
