Have you thought about sending someone from your school to the SASFAA New Aid Officer’s Workshop? This workshop will provide your employee with the opportunity of a lifetime by participating in one of the most professionally developed, educationally-oriented financial aid training programs anywhere in the United States. See details below.
Registration Begins TODAY!!!
Purpose
The SASFAA New Aid Officers Workshop is an intense professional development activity designed to provide a working knowledge of the federal financial aid programs, as well as an understanding of the laws and regulations that govern these programs. The curriculum will take the student from A-Z covering the basics of financial aid.
Intended Audience
The workshop is intended for new financial aid administrators with less than three years of experience in the field of financial aid. Other individuals whose professional responsibilities include significant contact with the financial aid process are welcome to attend the workshop on a space-available basis. Preference will be given to financial aid administrators.
Format of Workshop
A carefully selected faculty of experienced aid administrators selected from the SASFAA states and representing diverse institutions will provide instruction. These individuals will team-teach and work with the same class of participants throughout the week. Instruction will include the use of case studies, lectures, and interactive instruction. The faculty will be on site for the entire week, providing opportunities for ample interaction outside the classroom.
Location and Dates
The workshop will be held on the campus of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Founded in 1910, NCCU historic campus is in Durham, in the heart of North Carolina's vibrant Research Triangle. Visit NCCU’s website at www.nccu.edu to view the campus. Classes will be conducted in classrooms that contain PC’s, and other equipment. Participants should plan to arrive no later than 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2012 to check-in and take care of on-site registration activities. Check-in and on-site registration will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2012.
The first class begins at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2012. The workshop will end on Friday, June 22, 2012 by 11:30 a.m. for room check-out. Participants may arrive on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Saturday. There is an additional charge of $20 if you arrive on Saturday. Please make your travel arrangements to allow you to arrive before the workshop begins on Sunday afternoon and for you to attend all of Friday morning activities.
Cost
Registration fee for the workshop is $675, if registration is completed by May 26, 2012 and $725 if registration is completed after May 26, 2012. The registration fee includes all instructional materials, most meals, housing and your 2012-2013 SASFAA membership ($35). Early arrivals- those arriving on Saturday, June 16, 2012 will be charged an additional $20 fee to cover the additional night’s lodging.
Housing
Housing will be provided in Ruffin Hall located on NCCU’s campus. This facility opened in August 2005. This suite style, building has a combination of two person suites with a lounge area and bathroom within the suite. Ruffin is located in the West Campus on the corner of Fayetteville and Larson Streets. You must provide your own television, laptop and other electronic devices. Wireless access is available in many areas of campus. Each bedroom has one single bed, one desk and chair, one chest-of-drawers, and one closet. Linens include one pillow, one pillowcase, two sheets, one thin blanket, bath towel and washcloth.
Food
All meals will be cafeteria meals except for Wednesday night. Beginning with dinner on Sunday, June 17, 2012, participants will be provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner except for Wednesday dinner which is on your own. Morning and afternoon breaks will be provided. There are several special activities and functions planned throughout the week.
Travel
North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, NC. Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) services seven (7) major airlines and/or commuter flights from around the country. You are responsible for your transportation from the airport to NCCU. Shuttle services are available. A list of shuttle services will be posted to the SASFAA website. For driving directions, please visit NCCU’s website at http://www.nccu.edu/aboutnccu/drivingdirections.cfm
Registration
Beginning TODAY you can register for this workshop online at www.sasfaa.org under Training. Space is limited so register early!
For more information contact:
Runan Pendergrast, SASFAA Vice President Bluegrass Community & Technical College
859-246-6305
Mandy Branch-Friar, Curriculum Coordinator University of Georgia
706-542-2033
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