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Federal Student Aid (FSA) kicked off its week-long virtual training conference on Tuesday, touching on important information related to both 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA cycles. 

NASFAA is pleased to announce the members of the 2024-25 Diversity Leadership Program (DLP) class: Jonathan Charres of Chapman University (WASFAA); Monica Comeaux of University of Houston-Downtown (SWASFAA); Daisha Holmes of Johnson County Community College (RMASFAA); Brenda Ilojiole of Bethune-Cookman University (SASFAA); Quintin Sipp of Columbia University (EASFAA); and Monique Ware of Ivy Tech Community College (MASFAA). The DLP, unveiled in 2018, provides selectees from a wide range of diverse backgrounds with a robust portfolio of benefits, mentorship, and guidance on how to develop as a financial aid association leader at the state, regional, and national level. Stay tuned to Today's News in the coming weeks to learn more about the 2024-25 class.

In financial aid, how does a bill really become a law? And how do we implement it once it gets signed? To quote Schoolhouse Rock!, "While a few key congressmen discuss and debate whether they should let me be a law. How I hope and pray that they will, but today I am still just a bill." Join NASFAA for this upcoming webinar on December 11 at 2 p.m. ET to learn how we help bills cross the finish line and, more importantly, what happens once they do.

Are you attending the 2024 Virtual FSA Training Conference (FSATC)? This free training event is a great opportunity for FAACs to earn up to 10 recertification points (RPs) while keeping up to date on FAFSA Simplification and changes to regulatory requirements. Be sure to complete each session evaluation and then download your cumulative certificate of attendance before your access to it expires in March 2025 (see these FAQs). Need a recertification strategy? Feel free to contact us. Not certified yet? Explore your eligibility using our free, interactive tool and apply online.

Join us on December 13, 2024 at noon ET to listen to Cristen Alicea, FAAC^®. Cristen is the director of financial assistance at the University of Incarnate Word and has been in the world of financial aid since 1998. Cristen has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our community. On top of all she does for her institution, you can either find her at a piano or in our Slack communities. Be a part of the conversation live on LinkedIn!

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