Save the Dates: February 21-24, 2027

NASFAA 2027 Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo Registration

Registration for this event will open soon.

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Pathway

Members-Only* Early Bird Registration Fee
(Until November 30)

Registration Fee
(After November 30)

Association Leadership

$725

$825

Compliance Management 

$725

$825

Financial Aid Management & Leadership

$725

$825

Strategic Enrollment Management

$725

$850

Optional Bus Tour

$35

$35

*Not a NASFAA member yet? Join today!

 

Your registration fee includes:

  • Monday and Tuesday morning beverage breaks, and Tuesday afternoon snack and beverage break.
  • Sunday and Monday evening receptions with drinks and light hors d'oeuvres.
  • Access to all sessions in your chosen pathway, as well as all exhibits.
  • Access to pathway session handouts for six months following the event.
  • Capitol Hill visit support from Advocacy Associates.

Each participant is responsible for covering their own travel, lodging, other meal costs, and incidental expenses.

Conference Location

Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 582-1234

Room rates start at $319 per night.

Bus Tour

An optional bus tour of Washington, D.C.'s historic monuments is available as an add-on event on Sunday afternoon for all registrants. Tickets are $35, and you may purchase them when you register for the conference.

Accommodations

Sign Language Service Requests

Requests for sign language interpreters should be emailed to [email protected] by December 4, 2026. Requests for accommodations submitted after the deadline will be considered; however, NASFAA may not be able to provide the requested accommodation due to insufficient advance notice.

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act

The Grand Hyatt is ADA-compliant.

Cancellation / Change of Attendee Policy

When you register for the conference, you are agreeing to comply with the following cancellation fee schedule:

  • $50 (Through January 8)

  • $75 (January 9 to January 22)

  • $100 (January 23 to January 28)

  • $0 Refund on or after January 29.

Please note: These fees apply to both paid and "Pay Later" registrations. If you do not cancel or complete the Change of Attendee Form to indicate who will attend in your place by 5:00 p.m. ET on January 28, 2027, you will be responsible for the full registration fee and will be billed. Once you note a replacement attendee, no cancellation fees will apply. 

Cancellation / Change of Attendee Form

Cancellation Due to Illness

If you experience any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or the flu in the days leading up to or during the conference, you may complete the Cancellation Form and indicate so in the "Reason for Cancellation" field. You will be issued a full refund. We thank you for your dedication to helping prevent any potential spread and keeping other conference attendees and staff safe.

Event Conduct Policy

NASFAA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and harassment-free environment at its conferences, trainings, board and committee meetings, and other NASFAA-sponsored events. NASFAA prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. It also prohibits sexual harassment or intimidation, including unwelcome sexual attention, stalking (physical or virtual), or unsolicited physical contact, and threatening behavior.

These conduct rules apply to all attendees and participants at any NASFAA-sponsored event, including in online events. Any violations should be reported immediately to a member of the NASFAA staff. We also expect participants to alert staff or security to any dangerous situations or to anyone in distress.

NASFAA reserves the right to remove any individual from attendance or other participation in any NASFAA-sponsored event without prior warning or refund, and to take additional action as determined necessary, up to and including expulsion from participation in NASFAA.

Read Full Policy

NASFAA Event Photography and Recording Notice

When you attend a NASFAA event, you may be photographed, filmed, or recorded.

NASFAA may use these photos, videos, or recordings to highlight our events and initiatives, including on our website, on social media, and in other promotional materials. By attending, you give NASFAA permission to use images and recordings of you for these purposes. If you have any concerns, please email us at [email protected]

Publication Date: 2/21/2027