President's Welcome

Dear VASFAA Colleagues,

It’s that time of year again! Time to register for our annual conference! This year we celebrate our 40th anniversary of meeting together to learn about changing state and federal regulations, gain skills in critical financial aid processes and learn about technological changes and resources to help us meet the needs of our students and institutions.

So much of the success at our colleges rests on the shoulders of our members who work at colleges and in agencies and industries that support college financial aid. VASFAA members make it possible for students to get to college and stay there. Without the high level of technical skill and knowledge of VASFAA members, colleges would not meet enrollment goals, goals for student retention and accreditation standards. We excel at making college possible for students and our colleges shine because we are dedicated and well-trained professionals who work in community with each other.

The VASFAA Conference is the lowest cost and least time intensive training available to professionals in financial aid in Virginia. This year the VASFAA Board, Conference Committee and the many committees and sub-committees involved in the program are delivering a high-quality, content-packed conference at an amazingly low price.

Join us at the Newport News Marriott at City Center on May 19-21 for the conference with pre-conference training beginning May 18. Refresh your professional spirit with critical training from federal and state agency experts. Prepare to meet the constant of change with problem solving ideas to be learned from colleagues that will make you shine in 2008-09!

Celebrating 40 Years of Making College Possible,

Pat Kelly
VASFAA President 2007-08