As you are developing your session proposals, keep the following information in mind.
- Submit a complete proposal. Incomplete proposals typically receive lower review scores from the Conference Program Task Force.
- Think broadly. Sessions should provide practical insights and strategies that are relevant to attendees from a wide range of institution types. Including presenters from different institution types can strengthen your proposal's appeal.
- Include a variety of perspectives. NASFAA encourages a broad range of perspectives among presenters. The composition of your presenter panel is one of the factors considered during the session selection process.
- Align with the Competency Model. Conference tracks are aligned with NASFAA's Financial Aid Administrator Competency Model. When developing your proposal, consider which track best reflects your session's learning objectives and supports professional development across career stages.
The following information will be collected upon submission of a session proposal.
- Session Title
- Provide a concise, descriptive title that will appear in the conference program and agenda.
- Session Description
- Provide a brief, attendee-focused description of your session. This description may be used in the conference program and agenda to help participants determine whether the session aligns with their interests. Do not include learning objectives, session outlines, speaker introductions, or detailed content summaries in this field.
- Describe how you plan to make your session engaging for audience members.
- Examples may include audience polling, facilitated discussions, case studies, demonstrations, or other interactive elements.
- Provide any additional session details you'd like the Conference Program Task Force to consider.
- This may include session format, intended audience, prerequisites, special requirements, planned resources, or other relevant details not captured above.
- Track (choose one)
- Laws, Regulations & Compliance
- Customer Service
- Technology, Research & Data
- Business of Education
- Leadership
- Professional/Career Development
- Graduate & Professional Issues
- Presentation Type
- Panel Discussion
- Presentation
- Workshop
- Do not select the options: Reception, Break, Event, Set-up, Business Seminar
- Session Type
- Concurrent Session
- Do not select the Business Affiliate Seminar option
- Willing to Present Virtually?
- Willing to Repeat Session?
- Special Requests
