Academy

Questions about your registration? Contact president@oasfaa.org

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 50 registrants for the inaugural year.

Waitlist for Academy

***OASFAA membership required for registration. Cancel through March 31, 2026 for a 100% refund. Any cancellation requests received April 1 or later will not result in a refund***

TENTATIVE AGENDA

Wednesday, May 20

Time	Agenda Activity
10:30am – 11:30am	Registration
11:30am – 1:00 pm	Opening & Lunch
1:00pm – 2:00pm	General Session – Voices of Leadership: Real Talk from Financial Aid Leaders
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 Aid Officer – Stand Out with Purpose: Crafting Your Professional Brand
4:00pm – 5:00pm	Intermediate Aid Officer – Keeping your Cool: Emotional Intelligence for Tough Conversations
5:00pm – 5:30pm	Hotel Check-In & Break
5:30pm – 6:30pm	Networking @ President’s Cottage
6:30pm – 7:30pm	Dinner with New Friends on the town!
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 Aid Officer – Automation & Innovation: Rethinking Your Daily Workflow
11:30am – 12:30pm	New Aid Officer – Resource Ready: Mastering Your Financial Aid 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 Aid Officer – Own Your Leadership: Building a Style That Inspires
4:00pm – 5:00pm	New Aid Officer – Command the Room: Powerful Presentation Techniques
5:00pm – 6:30pm	Networking @ President’s Cottage
6:30pm – 8:00pm	Dinner @ the Lodge
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 Session – From Self-Doubt to Self-Assurance: Navigating Imposter Syndrome
12:30pm – 1:30pm	Lunch and wrap up @ the Lodge