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October 2023 Newsletter

Communications Corner 

Happy Fall and happy Financial Aid Day everyone! Please don't forget that you may view all these articles on our website within the News Archive found here. If you have any information you would like to share with membership or have questions, do not hesitate to reach out at communications@wasfaa.org.

A Message from our President

Amanda Cornelius

Associate Vice President

Northern Arizona University 

Hello WASFAA!
I write this from the CASFAA 50th Anniversary Conference in Long Beach, CA. It has been a fun couple of days and I’ve gotten to meet some extraordinary people and connect with colleagues I now consider cherished friends. The theme of the conference is The Times They are A-Changin’, but the unofficial theme of this event has been about connection. ...

Registration for the 2023 Jerry R. Sims Management and Leadership Institute (MLI) is still open!

MLI is your key to unlocking excellence in leadership, networking, and gaining exclusive insights from financial aid experts. This two-and-a-half-day event is designed to elevate your career and equip you with the skills you need to excel.

To learn more about this great opportunity and to register, click here.  

Call for Executive Council Nominations 

WASFAA is seeking nominations to fill positions on the WASFAA Executive Council for the 2024-2025 year. As an all-volunteer association, we depend upon our members generosity and sharing their time, talent, and expertise with WASFAA. Please use the nomination form to put forward your name or the name of a colleague by Friday, October 27th.

For more information, click here. 

A Letter from the IDEAA Committee

Dear members of WASFAA,

The Inclusion, Diversity, Ethnicity, Equity, and Action (IDEEA) Committee was created to invite people like you to connect and participate in activities that support you, your students, and your community. The WASFAA Election is coming up and we would like to challenge this community to bring forth diverse candidates for the WASFAA positions ...

Read more here. 

WASFAA Fall 2023 In-Person and Virtual Training 

The WASFAA Virtual and In-Person Fall Training is still open! For more details about what trainings are offered virtually and in-person, click here. 

In-person training registration. 
Virtual training registration. 

EC Meeting Save the Date

The next Executive Council Meeting with take place in Tucson, AZ on November 16-17th! 

Get to Know Your State President: PacFAA - Hawaii & Pacific Islands

Get to know more about your PacFAA State President!

Meet Jeff!

Let's Make a Difference ... Together!

Want to know a fun way to connect with others in the financial aid community and give back? WASFAA is always seeking volunteers to join one of our many committees! We have opportunities that fit every commitment level and skill set. Please take a moment to review those listed on our volunteer page and see if one of our many volunteer options interests you! 

Learn more

Curious to Know What Events are Taking Place?

Check out the Calendar of Events page to see what is new! 

Job Postings

Looking for a new position, or want to inspire a friend to become the newest member of the WASFAA family? 

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