From First Conference to Lasting Connections: Navigating NASFAA 2026

Attending the NASFAA 2026 National Conference for the first time can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what to expect or how to make the most of the experience. This webinar is designed to give first-time attendees a practical roadmap for success during and after the conference.

We’ll cover what to expect, including what to bring, highlight networking and conference events, and focus on how to turn the conversations you have at the conference into lasting professional relationships.

Whether you’re new to the profession or a seasoned financial aid administrator attending for the first time, you’ll gain practical tools to make your first NASFAA conference experience a truly valuable experience.

Speakers

Heidi Carl NASFAA National Chair	Wendi Owens Conference First-Time Attendee Task Force Chair	Celena Tulloss, FAAC® Conference First-Time Attendee Task Force Member
Stephanie Wells Associate Member Advisory Board Chair	Dana Kelly Vice President of Professional Development & Institutional Compliance	David Downing Conference First-Time Attendee Task Force NASFAA Staff Liaison

Financial Aid Competencies 

This webinar aligns with the following NASFAA Financial Aid Competencies:

Career Development

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Accommodations

If you require any special accommodations for this webinar, please contact us at [email protected]. Accommodations must be requested at least two weeks prior to the live presentation date of the webinar.

Certificate of Attendance

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