We hope you will reach out to your mentors and others before and while you are at the conference. You can do this through the conference app and our new NASFAA Community Slack channel. Stay tuned for more details on this mid-May.
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Behind-the-Scenes Pre-Conference Tour Join Dana Kelly, vice president of professional development & institutional compliance at NASFAA for the insider's scoop and an exclusive tour of the San Diego Convention Center. |
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12:30 - 1:45 p.m. |
First-Time Attendees Kick-Off Networking Event & Dessert Reception Meet the NASFAA President, NASFAA National Chair, task force members, NASFAA staff, and other first-time attendees. We will spend this time getting to know one another through activities and a dessert reception. If you plan to attend, bring a large stack of business cards so you can stay connected with those you meet after the conference. Those who have requested a conference mentor will also meet their mentor during this time. This is what a participant had to say about this event in the past: "Attending the NASFAA first-time attendee session provided me with the chance to meet other financial aid professionals and a mentor with similar interests. The relationships I made there have proven to be invaluable during the conference and afterwards." |
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4:00 - 5:30 p.m. |
Opening Session and Keynote This is a great time to buddy up so you do not have to sit alone. Discuss with your mentor about meeting up before the session begins. |
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5:30 - 7:15 p.m. |
Welcome Reception Join your colleagues, including other first-time attendees, as we kick-off the NASFAA 2023 National Conference with food, drink, and networking. |
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8:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
Morning Sessions with the Mentors Meet up with mentors outside of the session rooms to sit together when attending the same sessions. |
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9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Time Visit the exhibit hall with your mentor or other first-time attendees. Make plans to meet up the rest of the day. |
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12:45 - 2:45 p.m. |
Lunch on Your Own & Visit Exhibit Hall If you did not attend sessions with your mentor, this would be a great opportunity to get lunch together. Take the time to get answers to your questions and meet new people. |
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2:45 - 5:00 p.m. |
Afternoon Sessions with Mentors Once again meet up with mentors outside of the session rooms to sit together when possible. Connect with your mentor about possible dinner plans and attending the evening activity. |
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6:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
Evening Activity - Dueling Pianos Consider attending with your mentor and new friends. |
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8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Morning Sessions with the Mentors Meet up with mentors outside of the session rooms to sit together, including the general session at 8:15 a.m. |
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
Morning Break in Exhibit Hall Visit the exhibit hall with your mentor or other first-time attendees. Make plans to meet up the rest of the day. |
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12:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Lunch on Your Own & Visit Exhibit Hall Take this time to share lunch with new friends and/or your mentor and make plans to sit together at sessions during the afternoon. |
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2:40 - 5:00 p.m. |
Afternoon Sessions with Mentors Once again meet up with mentors outside of the session rooms to sit together when possible. Connect with your mentor about possible dinner plans. |
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8:30 - 11:00 a.m. |
NASFAA Closing Session Featuring FAFSA Simplification Sit with your mentor or other first-time attendees for this final session of the conference. This also might be a good time to say your goodbyes and collect one more round of business cards before the conference ends. |
The NASFAA 2023 Conference app is now available for registered attendees. Features include planning your schedule, connecting and messaging with fellow attendees, real-time notifications about on-site events, maps of the convention center & exhibit hall, and a conference participation game. While you are at the conference, be sure to connect with your mentor, first-timers, and all other attendees you meet with the conference app.
