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 the opposite of a webinar — we want to hear from YOU. When you attend, be prepared to join the discussion via video, voice, and chat! 

• 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.org 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.

You will receive a Zoom Link and Access Code in your confirmation email. Please save this email. 

Let's talk! Join the discussion today.

Thursday, July 21, 2022
Topic: Career Advice for Financial Aid Administrators

Financial aid offices have experienced many staffing changes during the pandemic. Join Let's Talk to support new financial aid professionals and share career advice.

Thursday, August 18, 2022
Topic: Exploring Compliance Tools

Audits and program reviews assess our compliance. Let's talk about what we can do in advance to know if your operation is compliant. 

Thursday, September 22, 2022
Topic: Tips for Improving Financial Aid Customer Service

We serve students, families, and colleagues every day. Let's talk about tips for improving financial aid customer service.

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Topic: Strategies to Keep P&Ps Updated When Change Happens

Policies & procedures (P&Ps) are not documented once and forgotten. Let's talk about how you maintain and manage your P&Ps.

Thursday, November 17, 2022
Topic: Managing the Ebb and Flow of the Financial Aid Cycle

The financial aid year has cycles of different activities with peaks and valleys. Let's talk about opportunities to manage the ebb and flow of the financial aid cycle.

Thursday, December 15, 2022
Topic: Preparing for the Unexpected: Succession Planning

Change is happening all around us. Let's talk about how financial aid administrators can prepare for the unexpected.

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Topic: Fostering a Compliant Environment

Let's talk about the challenges and successes of institutional compliance.

Thursday, February 16, 2023
Topic: Finding a Better Way: System Optimizations

Let's talk about the good and bad of how systems support our operations. 

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Topic: Measuring Student Satisfaction

Let's talk about how we can collect student feedback and what we can learn from our students to direct our services.

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Topic: Building a a Financial Literacy Program

Financial literacy is important, and your students need to learn more, but where to begin? Let's talk about some ideas to get started.

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Topic: Preparing for an Announced Federal Program Review

Let's talk about how to prepare when you get the call for a federal program review.

Thursday, June 15, 2023
Topic: Leading Change Effectively: Insights From Your Peers

In our quickly evolving world of FAFSA changes, SAI, staff turnover, and new administrations, let's talk about how we can be effective in leading as change continues.