President s Welcome From Kristi Fuller 2015-2016 IASFAA President Welcome to the 2016 IASFAA Spring Conference! Our conference theme, Refresh, Reinvent, Relax (we ve got this) will address changes in financial aid that are underway. With new legislation and reauthorization on the horizon, we must refresh and update ourselves on new regulations. PPY and a new FAFSA filing date will force us to reinvent our office processes. And after the changes, we must remember to take some time off and relax! IASFAA is pleased to welcome special guests Megan McClean Coval from NASFAA, Zack Goodwin, FSA Trainer, and Thomas Ratliff, MASFAA President-Elect from Indiana Wesleyan University. These guests, along with some of our Iowa colleagues, bring a wealth of expertise as presenters for the conference! With a new financial aid professional training track along with sessions for seasoned professionals, I am positive that there are many great sessions for everyone! Thank you to all of our wonderful exhibitors that have chosen to attend and exhibit at the conference. Their unwavering support of our Association over the years is truly appreciated. Please make sure you take time to visit the exhibit area and thank each of them. The Program and Site Committees have once again done a wonderful job in planning a conference filled with many updates and timely sessions in a relaxing and fun atmosphere. Take the time to visit and network with your fellow colleagues! And don t forget to stay for the dinner Thursday evening to celebrate the many accomplishments of your IASFAA colleagues at our Red Carpet Awards Dinner! Again, welcome to the conference and enjoy your time here! Kristi Fuller 2015-16 IASFAA President
2015-2016 IASFAA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL President Kristi Fuller Drake University President-Elect Chris Ditter Drake University Past President Julie Haack St. Ambrose University Vice President Amy Norton Clarke University Secretary Chad Peters DMACC Treasurer Teresa Brahm University of Dubuque Treasurer-Elect Bethany Rinderknecht Mount Mercy University Delegates-at-Large (3) Pam Perry Cornell College Carolyn Schwendeman Luther College Erick Danielson ICAN-Iowa College Access Network
2015-2016 Program Committee Debbie Murphy (Chair) - Great Lakes Angie Carlson (Co-Chair) - Capri College Gary Adams - Iowa Student Loan Shelly Brimeyer - University of Iowa (The) Christine Ditter - Drake University Emily Dougill - Iowa State University Matt Falduto - Kirkwood Community College Merrie Frentress - Drake University Kristi Fuller - Drake University Erin Gjerde-Bailey - Wells Fargo EFS Terri Gronau - University of Dubuque Julie Haack - St. Ambrose University Richard Hoffman - Indian Hills Community College Mary Jacobsen - ilink Service Center Rachel Moser - Luther College Abbey Nagle-Kuch - Palmer College of Chiropractic Chad Olson - Iowa State University Brittany Peterson - Iowa State University Bethany Rinderknecht - Mount Mercy University Jennifer Schroeder - Iowa State University Carolyn Schwendeman - Luther College Mary Jo Smith - Retired Laura Steinbeck - Sallie Mae Denise Stowman - Drake University Julia Sullivan - Iowa State University 2015-2016 Site Committee Chad Olson (Chair) - Iowa State University Gary Adams (Co-Chair) Iowa Student Loan Erick D Danielson - ICAN-Iowa College Access Network Kristi Fuller - Drake University Jennifer Schroeder - Iowa State University
Exhibitors IASFAA appreciates the generous support we receive from our exhibitors. Please take the time to stop by their exhibits to thank them for their continued support of the association. Denise Sullivan - denisesullivan@discover.com Debbie Murphy dmurphy@glhec.org Mary Jacobsen - mjacobsen@aspireresourcesinc.com Thomas Ramaeker - tomr@inceptia.org Marsha Boender - mboender@studentloan.org Allison Pike apike@measureone.com Laura Steinbeck laura.steinbeck@salliemae.com Erin Gjerde-Bailey - Erin.e.gjerde@wellsfargo.com
IASFAA S Charity Efforts Spring 2016 IT S A CALL FOR QUARTERS & HOUSEWARES! The Program Committee has selected Youth Homes of Mid-America, formerly known as the YMCA Boys Home, as our conference charity. This non-profit organization has been committed to helping troubled young people and their families for over 70 years. By guiding them toward a path of independence, Youth Homes is helping to build a more positive environment for generations to come. Its clients are Iowa children referred to them by the Juvenile Court Services, the Department of Human Services and Integrated Health Homes, as well as a multitude of other social services providers in the area. These children have a wide range of emotional, behavioral and educational difficulties. Many of the adolescents in the program haven t yet acquired coping skills to become fully engaged young adults. Youth Homes offers nine different programs residential, transitional, independent living or counseling to children and their families, recognizing that many of the difficulties they are experiencing are tied to family dynamics and circumstances. There are currently 50 boys residing in their Ross Campus Residential Treatment program. The Johnston school system provides teachers and staff to educate the boys in-house. Once they ve acquired certain skills, the boys will attend Johnston High School. More information about Youth Homes of Mid-America can be found on their website www.yhma.org. We will be raising donations for Youth Homes of Mid-America in two ways. Change jar teams: we will be having a friendly team competition amongst the conference attendees. Team captains and teams will be announced at the conference; be sure to bring your quarters, loose change and dollar bills! Quarters will count as positive points for your team all other money (coins and bills) will count as negative points! Team members will want to add quarters to their container and put their other money in the other teams containers in an effort to get the most points (or least amount of negative points)! Winners will have bragging rights! The funds that IASFAA raises will help support their various programs. IASFAA members can also bring items the boys will need when they transition to their own apartment. Items such as blankets, sheets, dishes, and so forth would be very welcome. These items could be new or gently used. Load up that laundry basket, IASFAA! As you are putting together your list of items to bring to the conference, don t forget your quarters!
Exhibits Open Loose Moose Exhibits Open Loose Moose IASFAA 2016 Spring Conference Agenda W e d n e s d a y A p r i l 6, 2 0 1 6 10:00am - 12:30pm Pre-Conference NASFAA Credentials Cost of Attendance Pioneer Room 12:30-3:00pm Conference Registration Open Northwoods Conference Center 12:30-12:50pm 1:00-2:30pm Newcomers Welcome Reception Pines IASFAA President s Welcome Introduction to Conference Charity Federal Update Zack Goodwin Northwoods Conference Center 2:30-3:00pm Snack Break 3:00-4:00pm October is the New January Meadows NASFAA 150% SULA Part I Pioneer Verification for Beginners John Deere Interest Sessions 4:00-4:15pm Break 4:15-5:15pm Iowa College Aid Processing System (ICAPS) Meadows NASFAA 150% SULA Part II Pioneer FA101: EFC Calculations John Deere 6:00-8:00pm 6:00pm Executive Committee Meeting Pioneer Room Group Dinners on the town with IASFAA Colleagues T h u r s d a y A p r i l 7, 2 0 1 6 7:00-8:00am Breakfast for hotel guests 7:30-11:00am Registration Open Northwoods Conference Center 8:00-9:00am 9:00-9:30am NASFAA Inside the Beltway Megan McClean Coval Northwoods Conference Center Snack Break 9:30-10:30am VA Benefits and Packaging Meadows Speaking to be Heard Pioneer FA101: Refreshing Resources John Deere Interest Sessions 10:30-10:45am Break
Exhibits Open- Loose Moose 10:45-11:15am 11:25-11:55am 12:00-1:45pm 1:45-2:00pm 2:00-3:00pm A Holistic Approach to Creating Healthy Financial Futures Meadows Creating the Responsible Borrower Meadows Professional Judgement Panel Meadows Tools for Evaluating your Institution s Student Loan Portfolio Pioneer Wells Fargo 2016 Update John Deere Business Solution Sessions Block I Innovative Solution College Funding to Increase Forecaster Retention on your Pioneer Campus John Deere Business Solution Sessions Block II Lunch Town Hall Panel - General Session Northwoods Conference Center From Reading to Reality Interpreting and Implementing Regulatory Changes Pioneer Break Interest Sessions Advocacy and You John Deere ilink CDS Simplify Bank Reconciliation Pines Open VA Benefits and Packaging Pines 3:00-3:30pm Snack Break 3:30-4:30pm Program Review Panel Meadows FAFSA on the Web Pioneer Cash Management John Deere Interest Sessions 4:30-5:30pm Associate The Wagon Community Colleges Pioneer Independent Meadows Proprietary Pines Regents John Deere Sector Meetings 6:00-6:30pm Pre-Awards Reception 6:30 -? Dinner and IASFAA Awards Gala Northwoods Conference Center F r i d a y A p r i l 8, 2 0 1 6 7:00-8:00am Breakfast for hotel guests 8:00-9:45am IASFAA Business Meeting and Passing of the Gavel Northwoods Conference Center 9:45-10:45am One on One with a Fed Meadows Verification Advanced Pioneer FAFSA C-Flags, What the Student & School Need to Know John Deere FA101: PLUS Loans 101 Pines Interest Sessions 10:45-11:00am Check Out Break 11:00am - 12:00pm State & MASFAA Update General Session Northwoods Conference Center Lunch Box To Go
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 IASFAA 2016 Spring Conference Agenda 9:30 10:00 a.m. Pre-conference Registration Open Pioneer Room 10:00 a.m. Pre-conference event: NASFAA Credentials - Pioneer Room 12:30 p.m. Cost of Attendance Presenter: Darla Palmer - Associate Director Financial Aid, Hawkeye Community College Jennifer Sassman - Director of Financial Aid, Wartburg College Interested in becoming credentialed in a NASFAA core area? This opportunity is just for you! Currently-credentialed presenters will present a NASFAA core module on Cost of Attendance. All those who participate will receive a voucher to test for this credential after the training session and a lunch box to go. 12:30 3:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open Northwoods Conference Center 12:30 12:50 p.m. Newcomers Welcome Reception Pines All new IASFAA members and or first time conference attendees are invited to attend this session. During this session you will learn about IASFAA, including the benefits of IASFAA membership, get conference tips and meet several IASFAA Executive Council Members. 1:00 2:30 p.m. IASFAA President s Welcome Northwoods Conference Center Introduction of Charity Federal Update Presenter: Zack Goodwin - Training Officer, US Department of Education This session will provide an overview of recent regulatory and legislative activity, including topics such as Gainful Employment, changes to the Perkins Loan program, and the new Cash Management regulations and REPAYE loan repayment plan. 2:30 3:00 p.m. Exhibits Open/Snack Break Loose Moose Cookies and assorted sodas
3:00 4:00 p.m. Interest Sessions 1. October is the New January Meadows Presenter: Zack Goodwin - Training Officer, US Department of Education This session will provide an overview of changes to the 2017-2018 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with a focus on the transition to an earlier application cycle and the use of prior-prior year data. 2. NASFAA 150% - SULA Part I Pioneer Presenters: Barb Badger - Financial Aid Advisor, DMACC Brittany Peterson - Financial Aid Adviser, Iowa State University The NASFAA training topic for 2015 was 150% Subsidized Loan Limitation Are we Doing It Right? The training has been broken into two interest sessions. In this session we ll cover calculating the 150% Direct Subsidized Loan Limitation, counseling requirements and advising students about the 150% subsidized loan limitation. Look for Part II for the full NASFAA training. 3. Verification for Beginners John Deere Presenters: Pam Ellis - Loan Coordinator, Kirkwood Community College Bethany Rinderknecht Director of Financial Aid, Mount Mercy University This session will provide you with the basics of verification such as the when, why, and how of the process. This session is intended for staff that is not directly responsible for verification or a new staff member that is not familiar with process. 4:00 4:15 p.m. Exhibits Open/Break Loose Moose 4:15 5:15 p.m. Interest Sessions 1. Iowa College Aid Processing System (ICAPS) Meadows Reinventing Reporting Presenter: Todd Brown - Division Administrator of Financial Aid Programs, Iowa College Student Aid Commission The Iowa College Student Aid Commission is in the process of reinventing the reporting system for colleges and universities. The new system will be called the Iowa College Aid Processing System (ICAPS). This session will provide an overview on why a change was necessary, the current and future status of ICAPS implementation, and some key differences between current systems and ICAPS. There will be a preview of the system allowing you to provide feedback and ask questions on changes that may impact your institution.
2. NASFAA 150% - SULA Part II Pioneer Presenters: Barb Badger - Financial Aid Advisor, DMACC Brittany Peterson - Financial Aid Adviser, Iowa State University The NASFAA training topic for 2015 was 150% Subsidized Loan Limitation Are we Doing It Right? The training has been broken into two interest sessions. In this session we ll cover school and reporting requirements. Look for Part I for the full NASFAA training. 3. FA101: EFC Calculations John Deere Presenter: Jennifer Schroeder - Program Coordinator, Iowa State University Families are often confused about their EFC. This session will go through a step-by-step hand calculation of an EFC in order to explore what impacts a student s EFC. Come for a refresher or to learn the details for the first time. 6:00 8:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting & Dinner Pioneer 6:00 p.m. Group dinners on the town with IASFAA colleagues After your first day at the conference, refresh and reconnect with your friends and colleagues for group dinners. The IASFAA Conference Planning committee has selected three great options for dinner: you can chose from award winning BBQ at Jethro s BBQ, Iowa s top Pizza joint at Pagliai s Pizza, or our old favorite, Okoboji Grill. Bon Appetite! Thursday, April 7, 2016 7:00 a.m. Breakfast The Chuckwagon (in Lobby) Breakfast is available at no charge for overnight hotel guests only. 7:30 a.m. Conference Registration Open Northwoods Conference Center 8:00 9:00 a.m. NASFAA: Northwoods Conference Center Inside the Beltway Presenter: Megan McClean Coval Vice President for Public Policy & Federal Relations, NASFAA Capitol Hill has been buzzing with interest on financial aid issues. Join NASFAA Managing Director of Policy and Federal Relations, Megan McClean Coval, as she provides a high level update of what s happening in Washington, D.C. and the work of NASFAA s various policy task forces. 9:00 9:30 a.m. Exhibits Open/Snack Break Loose Moose Breakfast bread, coffee, and assorted sodas
9:30 10:30 a.m. Interest Sessions 1. VA Benefits and Packaging Meadows Presenters: Tom Beasley Education Consultant, Iowa Department of Education Amy Gaffney - Director of LIFE Advising and Financial Planning, University of Dubuque Refresh your mind with a review of the various military education benefits available. Reinvent your understanding of these benefit programs including how and when the awarding process is impacted. Relax among your colleagues to hear best practices and ideas to enhance your office s support of the students receiving these benefits. Finally, receive updates that are proposed to various VA benefits. 2. Speaking to be Heard Pioneer Presenter: Thomas Ratliff - Associate Vice President, Indiana Wesleyan University A picture is worth 1,000 words is usually true, except when the right words are used in a powerful way! Come take the first steps towards making your thoughts more effective in swaying group discussions. 3. FA 101: Refreshing Resources John Deere Presenter: Tristan Lynn - Financial Aid Programs Specialist, Iowa College Student Aid Commission New to financial aid? Not new, but need a refresher? This session will provide you with many resources to assist with your career in financial aid. Resources for training, federal issues, state issues, and general financial aid assistance will be discussed. 10:30 10:45 a.m. Break/Exhibits Open Loose Moose. 10:45 11:15 a.m. Business Solution Sessions Block I 1. A Holistic Approach to Creating Healthy Financial Futures Meadows Presenter: Thomas Ramaeker - Senior Strategic Business Director, Inceptia With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Inceptia is known as a leader in default prevention management and outreach. But did you know that Inceptia is also at the forefront of innovation? We are redefining the standard for financial education and verification services in an effort to provide schools the resources they need to empower students to be financially healthy. At Inceptia, we see the current challenges facing financial aid pros as an opportunity for innovation and change. In fact, revolutionizing might be more accurate. Our unique combination of automation and the human touch presents an entirely new way to manage verification, provide financial education and maintain or lower your cohort default rate allowing your staff more time to spend
working directly with students. Join us during this session as we share our holistic approach to creating healthy financial futures to help schools achieve their goals and objectives. 2. Tools for Evaluating your Institution s Pioneer Student Loan Portfolio Presenter: Allison Pike - Sales Director, MeasureOne, Inc. MeasureOne is the leading data and analytics company in the post-secondary education space with unparalleled expertise in understanding how student achievement affects educational and financial outcomes. Contact us today to learn how you can begin turning your school s data into better program and student insight. 3. Wells Fargo 2016 Update John Deere Presenter: Erin Gjerde-Bailey Market Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo, EFS Come to this session and hear about Wells Fargo s current promotions for student borrowers and their families. We will also go over the many different types of scholarships that the Wells Fargo sponsored website, Tuition Funding Sources, can offer your students and other on-line resources that are available for you and your students. 4. ilink CDS Simplify Bank Reconciliation Pines Presenter: Mary Jacobsen ilink Manager, ilink Service Center Learn more about the ilink Centralized Disbursement System (CDS). ilink CDS consolidates multiple lender disbursements into one transaction for schools. Learn how ilink CDS can simplify your disbursement and return of funds process. 11:25 11:55 a.m. Business Solution Sessions Block II 1. Creating the Responsible Borrower Meadows Presenter: Laura Steinbeck - Director, Business Development, Sallie Mae A College experience may be your students first encounter with borrowing obligations. How does Sallie Mae help your students be a more informed consumer, making responsible borrowing decisions and not over borrow? From the first contact to the last loan payment, we are creating awareness, providing education and offering financial incentives to help your students be responsible borrowers. Being aware, understanding credit and their behavior is key to maintain strong financial health. Come let me show you how we will help your students transition from college to repayment success!
2. College Funding Forecaster Iowa Student Loan Pioneer Presenter: Marc Hendel Senior Researcher and Data Analyst Manager, Iowa Student Loan Iowa Student Loan has created the College Funding Forecaster to help families consider the total cost of an education, not just the first year. Come see a demonstration of the tool and how it can help your families plan for the future. 3. Innovative Solution to Increase Retention on your Campus John Deere Presenter: Ben Dobner Director, Education Grantmaking, Great Lakes Sure, you know Great Lakes as a student loan servicer but did you know that since 2006 Great Lakes has committed over $156 million to helping more students get to and through college, including nearly $3 million right here in Iowa? Learn about the innovative ways Great Lakes is partnering with colleges in Iowa to help more students complete their program of study. Through strategies like paid internships at four-year institutions and emergency grants for students at two-year institutions, programs are partnering with their financial aid offices to quickly help students and the retention results are impressive! 12:00 12:45 p.m. Introduction of IASFAA Newcomers Northwoods Conference Center Lunch Menu: Shredded Chicken, Spiced Ground Beef, Spanish Rice, and Black Beans, Tortillas, Taco Bowls, Taco Toppings, and caramel apple bars, iced tea and water.. 12:45 1:45 p.m. Town Hall Panel Northwoods Conference Center Presenters: Todd Brown - Director of State Student Financial Aid Program, Iowa College Student Aid Commission Zack Goodwin - Training Officer, US Department of Education Megan McClean Coval - Vice President for Public Policy & Federal Relations, NASFAA Thomas Ratliff MASFAA President-Elect & Associate Vice President, Indiana Wesleyan University Come join your peers and get those nagging questions answered by some folks who have the answers! Todd Brown from ICSAC; Megan McClean Coval from NASFAA, Zack Goodwin from the DOE, and Thomas Ratliff representing MASFAA, will be on hand for this town hall style Q&A. 1:45 2:00 p.m. Break/Exhibits Open Loose Moose
2:00 3:00 p.m. Interest Sessions 1. Professional Judgement Panel Meadows Presenters: Rylie Carlson - Financial Aid Advisor, Iowa State University Michele Dunne - Director of Financial Aid, Grand View University Ean Freels - Director of Financial Aid, Des Moines Area Community College In a panel forum, find out how a community college, a private and a regent institution handle professional judgements in their offices. Open discussion to follow working through examples of judgements requested by students. 2. From Reading to Reality Pioneer Interpreting and Implementing Regulatory Changes Presenters: Sara Even Associate Director of Financial Aid, University of Iowa Tristan Lynn Student Financial Aid Programs Specialist, Iowa College Student Aid Commission Have you ever been notified of upcoming legislative changes and wondered what the regulation is saying and how to implement the changes? If yes, this session is for you! Come learn how regulatory changes are analyzed by our presenters. 3. Advocacy and You John Deere Presenter: Megan McClean Coval - Vice President for Public Policy & Federal Relations, NASFAA This session will touch on the main principals of successful advocacy strategies, and will also give an overview of how NASFAA enacts those strategies at the Federal level through relationships with Congressional staffers, the Department of Education, and the Administration. The session will also cover tips, strategies, and examples of how to successfully advocate at the grassroots level (state and regional). 4. VA Benefits and Packaging Pines Presenters: Tom Beasley Education Consultant, Iowa Department of Education Amy Gaffney - Director of LIFE Advising and Financial Planning, University of Dubuque Refresh your mind with a review of the various military education benefits available. Reinvent your understanding of these benefit programs including how and when the awarding process is impacted. Relax among your colleagues to hear best practices and ideas to enhance your office s support of the students receiving these benefits. Finally, receive updates that are proposed to various VA benefits.
3:00 3:30 p.m. Exhibits Open/ Snack Break Loose Moose Party mix and assorted sodas 3:30 4:30 p.m. Interest Sessions 1. Program Review Panel Meadows Presenters: Renae Armentrout - Financial Aid Director, Southeastern Community College Ean Freels Director of Financial Aid, DMACC Karen Gagnon - Director of Student Financial Planning, Morningside College Leanne Valentine - Director of Financial Assistance, Buena Vista University Listen to a panel of directors describe their experience with recent program reviews. You will have the opportunity to ask questions to refresh your memory about what to expect from a program review. There may be no need to reinvent when you can learn from their experiences. 2. FAFSA on the Web Pioneer Presenter: Erick Danielson - ICAN-Iowa College Access Network Come to this session to see a demo of the FAFSA on the web with ICAN s Erick Danielson. He will go through the FAFSA and point out problem areas and common questions that arise when families fill out the FAFSA. He will also give you a quick lesson on reading basic tax forms as you work through the FASFA on the web demo. 3. Cash Management John Deere Presenter: Zack Goodwin - Training Officer, US Department of Education This session will provide guidance about the final Cash Management regulations that will update requirements for institutions partnering with banks and servicers to offer debit cards, prepaid cards, student IDs with financial account capabilities, and similar products. Information will also be provided about additional changes made in the final regulations, including those related to issuing credit balances, retaking coursework, and including the cost of books and supplies in tuition. 4:30 5:30 p.m. Sector Meetings Associate The Chuck Wagon (in Lobby) Community Colleges Pioneer Independent Meadows Proprietary Pines Regents John Deere 6:00 p.m. Pre-Awards Reception Loose Moose Saloon
6:30 p.m. Dinner Northwoods Conference Center Menu: Chicken Marsala, Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Roasted New Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Spinach Salad, iced tea and water 7:00 p.m. -? IASFAA Awards Gala Northwoods Conference Center Friday, April 8, 2016 You re cordially invited to the IASFAA Awards Gala. Dress in your best and join us for this special event to recognize IASFAA members that have significantly contributed to IASFAA and the financial aid profession. 7:00 a.m. Breakfast The Chuck Wagon (in Lobby) Breakfast is available at no charge for overnight hotel guests only. 8:00 9:45 a.m. IASFAA Business Meeting Northwoods Conference Center 9:45 10:45 a.m. Interest Sessions Attend this General Session where IASFAA membership will: be asked to approve proposed changes to IASFAA bylaws, and hear updates on association activities. At the closing of the business meeting IASFAA will officially thank Kristi Fuller for serving IASFAA well as its President for the past year and witness Chris Ditter be sworn in and take the gavel as IASFAA President. 1. One on One with a Fed Meadows Presenter: Zack Goodwin - Training Officer, US Department of Education This open forum provides an opportunity for you to raise questions or concerns about the Title IV programs directly to a Department of Education representative. 2. Verification Advanced Pioneer Presenters: Pam Ellis - Loan Coordinator, Kirkwood Community College Bethany Rinderknecht Director of Financial Aid, Mount Mercy University This session will explore the specifics of verification which will include documentation that is required for the various verification tracking groups. This is intended for staff who work directly with the verification process at their institution. 3. FAFSA C-Flags, What the Student & School Need to Know John Deere Presenters: Julia Sullivan - Program Manager I, Office of Student Financial Aid, Iowa State University Nick Zika - Program Coordinator II, Office of Student Financial Aid, Iowa State University
10:45 11:00 a.m. Check Out Break This session will address FAFSA based c-flags, generally referred to as SAR Comment Codes, from both the student and school perspective. Where are c-flags located? How can the student and/or school utilize c-flags to determine what action is required, if any, to ensure FAFSA processing is accurate and complete? 4. FA 101 PLUS Loans 101 Pines Presenter: Chad Olson - Assistant Director, Iowa State University This session will discuss the Direct PLUS Loan life cycle, from application to repayment. The credit decision and denial process, along with options for Direct PLUS Loan professional judgment will be reviewed. Graduate PLUS Loan borrowing will also reviewed. Come join this interactive discussion with your peers about the ins and outs of PLUS Loans! 11:00 12:00 p.m. State & MASFAA Update Northwoods Conference Center Presenters: Todd Brown - Director of State Student Financial Aid Program Iowa College Student Aid Commission Julie Leeper - Director of Legislative Services and Personnel, Iowa College Aid Commission Thomas Ratliff - Associate Vice President, Indiana Wesleyan University We will hear the latest and greatest from our state officials during the State Update from ICSAC. And since several of our IASFAA colleagues hold key leadership positions and serve on the MASFAA Executive Council you ll want to stick around for the MASFAA Update to learn how the financial aid community is supported and represented by MASFAA in the mid-west and Washington DC. You won t want to miss this session! 12:00 p.m. Lunch Box to Go Boxed lunch with a choice of a ham, turkey, or roast beef sandwich Mark Your Calendar for The IASFAA 2016 Fall Conference October 26-28, 2016 Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center Sioux City, IA
2016-2017 IASFAA Committees IASFAA s success as an organization can be attributed to the volunteer efforts of our colleagues who dedicate time and effort to provide programs and services to our members. If you would like to serve on a committee (or committees) you may volunteer online www.iasfaa.com or please contact the chair(s) listed below. Association Communications: To gather and publish news of interest to the IASFAA membership. Chair: Shelly Brimeyer, shelly-brimeyer@uiowa.edu Awards: To coordinate award presentations at the IASFAA conferences that recognize contributions of IASFAA members. Chair: Barb Badger, bjbadger@dmacc.edu Community Outreach: To provide information on financing higher education to communities other than the financial aid community. Chair: Karen Gagnon, gagnon@morningside.edu Electronic Services: To provide technological support and services including membership, directory and newsletter to IASFAA. Chair: Mary Jacobsen, mjacobsen@aspireresourcesinc.com Exhibitor Relations: To coordinate all exhibitor efforts associated with IASFAA sponsored activities. Chair: Mary Bloomingdale, bloommar@niacc.edu Federal & State Issues: To monitor and alert the membership of timely legislative and/or regulatory issues and to encourage student aid advocacy. Chair: Roberta Johnson, rljohns@iastate.edu Long Range Planning: To prepare and plan ahead making sure IASFA remains strong over a long range period of time. Chair: Jen Sassman, jennifer.sassman@wartburg.edu Professional Development/Training: To promote the professional growth and development of IASFAA members through training opportunities. Chair: Marsha Boender, mboender@studentloan.org Program: To plan and coordinate the fall and spring IASFAA conferences. Chair: Angie Carlson, acarlson@capricollege.com Site Selection: To select and coordinate site arrangements for the fall and spring IASFAA conferences. Site works closely with the Program Committee and Executive Council to facilitate successful IASFAA conferences. Chair: Gary Adams, gadams@studentloan.org Updated 3.21.2016