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CONFERENCES

SPRING 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE:
March 29 - April 1, 2026 
HOLIDAY INN RESORT LUMINA on WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC

Financial Aid Warriors!

On behalf of this year’s conference committee, I am honored to welcome you to the Spring NCASFAA Conference and call upon you to join your fellow Financial Aid Warriors.  As Financial Aid Warriors, you stand on the front lines each day, advocating for access, equity, and the transformative power of education. The work you do demands courage to navigate complex challenges, discipline to master ever-changing regulations, and a heart to serve students and families with integrity and compassion. The strength of a warrior is amplified by their allies. Throughout this conference, you will have the opportunity to sharpen your skills, strengthen your alliances, and renew your sense of mission. Together, we will share strategies, learn from one another, and celebrate victories that come from helping students overcome barriers and claim their future. The fight for opportunity is stronger when we stand side by side. 

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Spring NCASFAA Conference!
Karen King, Conference Chair
[email protected]
 
See video below for a Special Message from our KEYNOTE SPEAKER!
 

                                                    REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fee:
Early Bird Special $275 until March 7, 2026
Late Registration Fee - $300
One Day Tuesday Only - $125
NASFAA U Credential - $35 each (Verification or Consumer Information)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Hotel Info:

HOLIDAY INN RESORT LUMINA on WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC
Booking Link: Ncasfaa 2026
If you prefer to call in your reservation, contact 910-256-223 and provide the group code ASF to book.
Deadline to RSVP hotel:  February 25, 2026

 

TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SESSIONS

Cost of Attendance

Workforce Pell Updates from NCCCS

In-depth Dive into R2T4s

How to Handle Stress, Taking Care of Yourself

Top 10 Compliance Issues - State Program Reviews

Best Practices for Administering Federal Work Study

Creative Solutions to Operations, Compliance, & Staffing

AI for Beginners: An Interactive Approach

SAP

Special Circumstances

Loan Reductions by Enrollment Calculations & Modules

Fraud Best Practices

FVT/GE: The Aftermath

Private Lending/Preferred Lender List

Self-Defense

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Overcoming Adversities

OB3/Budget Reconciliation

Loans: Return to Repayment

Escape From Default Island: An Interactive Escape

Room Adventure for FA Professionals

State Grant Programs

CONFERENCE CHARITY


 PAWS OF WAR

Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of veterans, first responders and their families, particularly those battling invisible wounds like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), by providing them with loyal service dogs that become not just companions but also catalysts for healing. Simultaneously, we rescue and rehabilitate dogs and cats in dire straits, often plucking them from the brink of despair and giving them a new chance at life.  Our reach extends into war-torn regions, reuniting military personnel with the animals they formed bonds with during service.

                                              CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON Paws of War

 

 

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