Share your on-the-ground perspective with Congress! Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo attendees are encouraged to participate in optional Capitol Hill visits on Wednesday, February 24, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET.
NASFAA’s partner, Advocacy Associates, will handle all scheduling logistics and deliver final schedules directly to NASFAA attendees who wish to participate in the optional Hill Day via a mobile device app. NASFAA members interested in participating in the Hill Day are no longer responsible for scheduling their own meetings; Advocacy Associates will schedule all meetings for attendees.
For NASFAA and Advocacy Associates to schedule meetings for you to meet with your congressional delegation, you must select “yes” to the Capitol Hill visit question on your conference registration form by Friday, January 15, 2027. NASFAA will attempt to schedule meetings with the congressional delegation of all conference attendees who register and select “yes” to the Hill Visit question by this date. NASFAA will share the names, email addresses, titles, and institutional addresses of Hill Visit participants with Advocacy Associates to coordinate meetings and provide updates.
By selecting “yes,” you commit to attending your scheduled meetings on February 24, 2027. Please plan your travel accordingly. If your availability is limited between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., email our Policy team as soon as possible.
Changes or cancellations must also be made by January 15. After this date, NASFAA will incur the cost of each meeting scheduled on your behalf, even if you later cancel.
You may still sign up to participate in Hill Visits after January 15, but meetings with your specific congressional delegation cannot be guaranteed. You may instead be added to meetings with other states or districts.
February 9, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET | Preparing for Your Hill Visit Webinar (Required)
Learn about key policy topics, what to expect in a Hill meeting, and how to use the Advocacy Associates app to access meeting schedules. Register for the webinar.
February 23, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Advocacy Associates On-Site Support
Advocacy Associates staff will be available on site at the conference for technical, scheduling, and logistical support.
February 23, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Preparing for Hill Visits Briefing
Attend an in-person briefing to hear from NASFAA policy staff, finalize meeting preparations with your group, and collect printed materials to leave with congressional offices.
February 24, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Capitol Hill Visits
February 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Hill Visit Office Hours (Optional)
Share feedback and insights learned from meetings with NASFAA policy staff at the Rayburn House Office Building Cafeteria (Rayburn 2063) or Dirksen Cafeteria (SDB-R7). All conference registrants are welcome.
Advocacy Associates will use your institutional address to match you with your school’s congressional delegation. Attendees will be grouped by district, state, or region for three to six meetings per group. If you would like to be grouped with a specific individual, note your preference on your registration form; requests will be accommodated when possible.
Approximately two weeks before Hill visits, Advocacy Associates will email instructions on how to download its app. The app will include meeting schedules, office contacts, talking points, supporting materials, maps, legislator information, feedback forms, and real-time updates via push notifications for any changes. Advocacy Associates will also provide timely scheduling updates via email the day before and the day of the event.
Wear business attire and bring comfortable walking shoes, an umbrella, business cards, and a camera if you would like photos with your legislators. You may change into dress shoes after entering the buildings.
Expect airport-style security screening and leave unnecessary items, including luggage, behind.