Academy

OASFAA Academy is a 3-day, 2-night training workshop hosted by the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, designed for both new and intermediate financial aid professionals. This comprehensive event offers two tailored tracks to meet your experience level: a foundational track covering key financial aid principles for those new to the profession and an intermediate track diving into pertinent topics and best practices for more seasoned professionals. Through interactive sessions, NASFAA Credentials, expert-led discussions, and hands-on exercises, attendees will gain valuable insights, practical skills, and professional networking opportunities to enhance their expertise and leadership in financial aid administration.

Date: May 20-22, 2026

Location: Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake

Only $299 per person
All inclusive price includes:
-Registration
-2 nights of lodging (private single room)
-2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner
-Custom OASFAA Academy T-Shirt

Registration is limited to 25 registrants per track for the inaugural year.
Number of Spots Remaining
New Professional Track: 8
Intermediate Professional Track: 5

REGISTER HERE

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Wednesday, May 20

Time	Agenda Activity
10:30am – 11:30am	Registration
11:30am – 1:00 pm	Lunch & Networking/opening @ the Lodge
1:00pm – 2:00pm	General PD Session – FA Leadership Panel
2:00pm – 4:00pm	NASFAA Credential Course – Student Eligibility
2:00pm – 4:00pm	NASFAA Credential Course – Consumer Information This credential is offered exclusively at Academy for 25/26
4:00pm – 5:00pm	New Professional PD Session – Building your Brand
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Intermediate Professional PD Session – Emotional Intelligence
5:00pm – 5:30pm	Hotel Check-In & Break
5:30pm – 6:30pm	Networking @ President’s Cottage
6:30pm – 7:30pm	Dinner @ the Lodge
7:30pm - ?	Associate Member Tailgating & Networking

Thursday, May 21

Time	Agenda Activity
8:00am – 9:00am	Breakfast @ the Lodge
9:00am – 11:30am	NASFAA Credential Course – Cash Management
9:00am – 11:30am	NASFAA Credential Course – Cost of Attendance
11:30am – 12:30pm	Intermediate Professional PD Session – Utilizing Technology to Streamline your Everyday Processes
11:30am – 12:30pm	New Professional PD Session – Building your FA Toolkit
12:30pm – 1:30pm	Lunch @ the Lodge
1:30pm – 4:00pm	NASFAA Credential Course – Administrative Capability
1:30pm – 4:00pm	NASFAA Credential Course – SAP
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Intermediate Professional PD Session – Developing your Leadership Style
4:00pm – 5:00pm	New Professional PD Session – Sharpening your Presentation Skills
5:00pm – 6:00pm	Networking @ President’s Cottage
6:00pm – 8:00pm	Dinner on your own in Wine Country!
8:00pm - ?	Evening Festivities

Friday, May 22

Time	Agenda Activity
8:00am – 9:00am	Breakfast @ the Lodge
9:00am – 11:30am	NASFAA Credential Course - Pell This credential is offered exclusively at Academy for 25/26
9:00am – 11:30am	NASFAA Credential Course – PJ
11:30am – 12:30pm	General PD Session – Imposter Syndrome
12:30pm – 1:30pm	Lunch and wrap up @ the Lodge