9:00 Am. - 10:00 Am Check-In Conference Center Visit with the Vendors in the Flagstaff/Prescott

AASFAA FALL CONFERENCE

Thursday, November 6

9:00 am. - 10:00 am Check-in – Conference Center – visit with the Vendors in the Flagstaff/Prescott Room

10:00 am - 10:30 am Welcome and Housekeeping – Tucson/Phoenix Room

10:30 am - 11:30 am Keynote – Guest Speaker Dr. Brenda Combs

After being homeless for 10 years, Dr. Combs now shares her incredible story and transformation as a motivational speaker, Singer, Teacher, author & Community Activist Ambassador of Inspiration “The day I woke up on the streets and someone had stolen the shoes off of my feet, was the day I knew I had to change my life” “Make the right choice and do the right thing even when no one is watching” ~Dr. Brenda Combs

11:45 am - 12:45 pm Lunch & Business Meeting - Remarks from WASFAA President Kevin Jenson – Canopy Patio

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Break-out sessions

1) Transfer Students and the Overlapping Academic Year Dilemma

Presenter (2): Phil LeBlanc, University of Phoenix & Diana Mateer, University of Advancing Technology

Location: Phoenix Room

It seems that more students than ever are attending multiple institutions to complete their degrees and it is often difficult to counsel them about their loan eligibility. How often do you talk with students who think they are eligible for new loan limits just because they are now attending your school, even though they just got a loan last month at their former school? Explaining the concept of annual loan limits to a transfer student can be challenging, along with calculating the right loan period and amount when originating a new loan. Join us at this session as we explore the question of “when can I get more loan money after I switch schools” as it relates to both non-term and term-based institutions, and its importance to the 150% Direct Subsidized Loan Limit. 2) Consumer Disclosure Requirements for FAA’s

Presenter: Bruce Honer, Department of Education

Location: Tucson Room

This session will focus on the consumer disclosure requirements that have generated attention and questions over the last several years, such as the net price calculator and textbook disclosures, as well as a subset of disclosures that are commonly cited in program reviews.

2:15pm - 2:45 pm Afternoon Break – Conference Center Hallway Visit with Vendors – Flagstaff/Prescott Room

2:45pm - 4:00pm Break-out sessions

3) Challenging Negative Attitudes

Presenter: Kim Thomas, First Marblehead

In any organization, school or office, when dealing with the public, you must use your opportune moments to create a connections. By ensuring you have the most positive outlook and using your most engaging qualities, particularly when dealing with students, not only will you make your customer satisfied but you’ll be a better professional. This presentation explores how to challenge individual negativity as well as how to protect you from the negativity of others in the office. We’ll look at behavioral models to use in coaching yourself and others in how to build optimistic responses to any given situations. We’ll learn how negative norms can become entrenched and use this knowledge to create a more positive working environment.

4) Working with Eligible Non-Citizens

This session will cover the various immigration statuses of eligible non-citizens and their eligibility for Title IV aid. We’ll look at how to confirm eligibility, discuss DHS issues and some resolution options available.

4:00pm - 5:00 pm Break-out sessions

5) Gainful Employment

Presenter: Kevin Jensen, College of Western Idaho

Negotiated rulemaking is complete and the US Department of Education is expected to release new rules/requirements soon. Join this session to hear the latest on Gainful Employment – Updates on where we are now, what could be changing and when, how the changes could affect our schools, what the sticking points are, and how you can help your school be prepared. 6) Student Loans and Credit: An Overview

Presenter: Carmen Dominguez, American Student Assistance/SALT

Borrowing student loans is a fact of life for many students. The use of credit cards often quickly follows. While these aren’t bad actions in and of themselves, understanding how borrowing impacts credit – and how credit impacts other areas of your financial life – is an often missed step in the process. Join this session as we walk through the basics of credit reports and scores – and how student loans and credit cards fit in to the credit picture. Then, join your colleagues in discussion for building best practices on how to help educate your students along their academic and financial journey.

5:15pm - 6:00 pm Reception – Rose Terrace/Canopy Patio

Refresh, Renew, and Rejuvenate with Friends and Colleagues Enjoy music by Oman Ken

Oman is a seasoned musician, composer and vocalist who has been performing professionally for over 30 years. He has toured the U.S. many times performing concerts of his original music and musical theater.

Take this opportunity to get your photo taken by Michelle Lee Photography

Have you ever imagined yourself as someone else? A fun photo booth experience will be yours! This is your chance to bring out your “wild” side as you pose for your fun, imaginative conference reminder photo. All attendees will receive one 4x6 print as a gift from your Conference Committee.

Cash Bar will be available throughout dinner

6:00 p.m. Dinner with cash bar – Canopy Patio

Enjoy the evening and the beautiful Arizona Sunset (hopefully) as you dine and “Refresh”

Friday, November 7

7:30am - 8:15 am Join us as we take an early morning walk around the beautiful hotel grounds and Oak Creek Meet us in the conference center hall to spend this time with us as we “Rejuvenate”

Take this opportunity for one last visit with our vendors from 8:15 – 9:00

9:00 am - 10:15 am General Session

NASFAA’s Advocacy and You

Presenter, Karen McCarthy, NASFAA Senior Policy Analyst

Location: Tucson/Phoenix Room

This session will touch on the main principles of successful advocacy strategies. An overview will be given of how NASFAA enacts those strategies at the Federal level through relationships with Congressional staffers, the Department of Education, and the Administration. In addition to highlighting useful NASFAA tools and resources, the session will also cover tips and strategies on how to successfully advocate at the grassroots level, and outline how you can plan your own advocacy event! 10:30 am - 11:30 am Brunch & Award Ceremony – Canopy Patio Hotel Check Out

11:45 am - 12:45 pm General Session

“Inside the Beltway”

Presenter: Joanna Acocella, Apollo Group

Join us for a riveting session by our very own Joanna Acocella as she enlightens us with an update on what is happening in and around Washington, D.C. as it pertains to our ever-changing higher education/financial aid worlds.

12:45pm - 2:00 pm

Federal Update– Tucson/Phoenix Room

2:00 pm Conference Wrap-Up

Safe Travels – Thank you for coming! Our Conference and our association would not be possible without our members and the generosity of our Vendors.

A Special Thank you to our Vendors

RED MOUNTAINS SPONSORS

Education Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) USA Funds

SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS SPONSORS

Discover Student Loans Financial Aid TV

First Marblehead Great Lakes Educational Loan Services

Navient New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation

Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority Wells Fargo Education Financial Services

Our Board of Directors

Diana Mateer, President Ed Wagner, Past President Phil LeBlanc, President-Elect Tom Rector, Vice-President Mary Francis Causy, Treasurer Megan Paschall, Treasurer-Elect Diana Dowling, Secretary Tim Wolsey, Rep-at-large Jake Hinton-Rivera, Rep-at-large

Your Conference Committee

Shirley Vaden Carmen Dominguez Diana Mateer