Training and Workshops

Considering the FAAC®? Let’s Talk About It!

Tue, Oct 13, 2626 @ 2 PM EST

Have you thought about earning your Financial Aid Administrator, Certified® (FAAC®) credential, but aren’t quite sure where to start, or whether it’s right for you? Maybe you’ve considered taking the next step but feel a little nervous about the process or the knowledge exam. You’re probably not alone!

Join us as we explore what the FAAC® credential is, why financial aid professionals choose to pursue it, and how earning the credential can support your professional growth. We’ll discuss the certification process, what to expect from the knowledge exam, resources available to help you prepare, and ways to approach the process with greater confidence.

We’ll also highlight upcoming EASFAA FAAC® training opportunities designed to help you take the next step toward certification.

Already earned your FAAC®? We’d love to have you join the conversation! Come share your experience, what helped you prepare, what you learned along the way, and any advice you have for colleagues who may be considering taking the leap.

Whether earning your FAAC® is already one of your professional goals, you’ve been thinking about it but haven’t quite felt ready to go for it, or you’re simply curious about what it involves, this session is a great place to start!

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Return of Title IV (R2T4)

Marist University - Hancock Building, Room 2023

 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Registration Deadline is Wednesday October 7, 2026

• Lisa Boyko, FAAC®, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Connecticut State Community College
• Jen Camera, FAAC®, Financial Aid Specialist, Connecticut State Community College

• Recognize the general requirements for the return of Title IV funds;
• Understand when the return of Title IV funds requirements apply;
• Distinguish when the return of Title IV funds requirements do not apply; and
• Understand when a student is considered to have withdrawn from different types of academic programs

Key Concepts: Withdrawal; Title IV recipient; Earned aid; Return of Title IV funds formula; Post-withdrawal disbursement; Unearned aid; and Consumer information requirements.

Breakfast & Lunch Provided! A special thank you to Marist University for generously providing a continental breakfast and lunch featuring a selection of pre-made sandwiches for attendees.

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Certified Financial Aid Administrator Training Workshop 

Monday, October 19, 2026 
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Berkeley College, Woodland Park, NJ

Registration Deadline is October 14, 2026

This intensive, fast-paced CFAA Training Workshop will run for approximately 7 hours, with an hour break for lunch, in a condensed format, covering everything you need to prepare for the Certified Financial Aid Administrator (CFAA) Program knowledge exam. And we are offering it in two locations! 

This training will be led by:

• Anne McDermott, FAAC®, AVP of Enrollment Management/Chief Financial Aid Officer at Salve Regina University
• Alex Guiral, FAAC®, Associate Vice President of Financial Aid at Berkeley College

What you’ll get: A complete overview of the exam A deep dive into the 12 key knowledge areas A practice test The opportunity to take the certification exam at no cost. 

Who Can Attend: EASFAA and NASFAA members eligible for the FAAC exam: Check your eligibility HERE. 

Limited Spots: Only 25 seats available for each training, first come, first served!

Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity—register now using the link below

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Professional Judgement

Tuesday, November 17th
9:00-12:00
University of New Hampshire

Registration Deadline is November 12, 2026

This training will be led by Megan Hanson, Senior Student Financial Services Specialist, Southern New Hampshire University.

This session will provide you with the meaning, purpose, and underlying principles of professional judgement (PJ); areas of financial aid administration to which PJ is applied; and general documentation requirements applicable when exercising PJ.

The key concepts you will learn in this lesson include:

• Statutory authority
• Definition of PJ
• Unusual circumstances
• Special circumstances
• Purpose and principles of PJ
• PJ policies and procedures
• PJ triggers
• Areas of PJ; areas where PJ does not apply
• Role of PJ documentation; types of PJ documentation
• PJ during a disaster, emergency, or economic downturn

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Requests to host a Tuesday @ 2 training can be made by any current member or committee. The training committee request that the following steps be followed when requesting a training session and date.

1. Please check the date on the EASFAA calendar to verify if the date is free of other activities.
2. Please have requested date, session topic/title, description, presenter, and presenter bio information ready upon requesting the training.
3. Complete the Training Session Request Form found below. Once submitted the Tuesday @ 2 chairs will review your request and be in touch.

Training Session Request Form

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