Certification Exam Preparation Online Workshop
The NASFAA Certification Exam Preparation Online Workshop is an opportunity for motivated financial aid professionals to gain helpful insight about the knowledge exam. This facilitated, virtual experience will be led by NASFAA training staff members and currently certified FAACs. Each week, participants will meet online for high-level review of the 12 content areas covered on the exam.
- The online workshop is five weeks in length, featuring weekly 90-minute meetings hosted on Zoom, along with optional “Ask Me Anything” sessions on Slack.
- Independent review and supplemental work may be recommended to be completed on your own between meetings.
- Workshop participants will receive complimentary access to the exam preparation guide, a practice exam only available to workshop attendees, and the knowledge exam — a value of $525. Please note that previous purchases of certification-related products will not be refunded.
For best results, workshop participants are strongly encouraged to sit for the knowledge exam during the first two testing windows immediately following the workshop. Exam outcomes have revealed group review increased the likelihood of success on the knowledge exam compared to independent study. Typically, 7 out of 10 candidates are successful through independent study. After attending a workshop, 9 out of 10 candidates were successful who took the exam within 30 days.
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| 2025-26 Online Workshops Coming Soon! |
Eligibility Requirements
To participate, you must have an active, approved certification application on file. View your current application status within your certification dashboard. If your application is expired, simply review the information, make necessary updates, and resubmit the application. The $50 application fee is waived until further notice.
Equipment Requirements
To participate, you must be able to fully engage with the online-based meeting. This includes having a webcam or video input on your computer or device and having both a microphone and speakers for active audio participation. Sessions will depend on Zoom video conferencing software (zoom.us). You can use new or existing accounts for these services; they are not tied to any NASFAA account. To ensure the best possible experience, participants are strongly discouraged from participating by phone only.
Weekly meetings will be recorded for those who develop unexpected conflicts during the 5-week period. However, live virtual attendance is strongly encouraged each week for dialog and conversation as we discuss exam material.
Registrants will receive login and participation instructions via email shortly before the first session.
