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If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious professional development.

We're only one week away from the annual ILASFAA conference!

Financial aid professionals from the entire state of Illinois will attend the conference to learn, network, and share best practices. In addition to making connections to peers, the conference also provides access to representatives from ISAC and NASFAA.

Check out what's on the agenda for the 2024 ILASFAA Conference:https://www.ilasfaa.org/docs/ILASFAAConferenceProgram-tentative_agenda.pdf

The last day for the Early Bird Registration rate has been extended through this Friday, February 9th. More time, no DeLorean required!

Conference info and a registration link can be found here: https://www.ilasfaa.org/2024_ilasfaa_annual_conference.php

Great Scott! Registration for the 2024 ILASFAA Conference is now open. Early Bird Rate available to those who register on or before February 5th, 2024.

This year's conference will be held March 4th-6th at the Double Tree by Hilton in Bloomington. The registration link and additional conference information can be found here: https://www.ilasfaa.org/2024_ilasfaa_annual_conference.php

Are you helping students navigate the new FAFSA form? Get all the info you need to be ready to help them as soon as the form opens: https://betterfafsa101.com/

If you haven't submitted your candidate nomination for the 2024-25 ILASFAA Election, you're in luck! The deadline for candidate submissions has been extended. Click the link below to learn how to submit your nomination:

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Happy Financial Aid Day, ILASFAA community! Here's to you and all you do.

"Celebrated each year on the third Wednesday in October, Financial Aid Day (FAD) is a special day set aside to celebrate and recognize the contribution of all financial aid professionals across the United States for helping students make their college-going dreams a reality." https://www.nasfaa.org/annual_celebrations

We cannot wait to see everyone at the conference.

The basket raffle will be returning and proceeds will be donated to United Way of Southern Illinois and The Chicago Housing Authority. With that said, we can’t have a basket raffle without baskets! Gather your peers and please donate a basket to be raffled off during the conference. If you plan to donate a basket, please complete this short survey: https://forms.gle/FSsdAgMzLrRXmiXT7

Be sure to bring cash so you can purchase raffle tickets! Tickets will be one sale, 1 for $1 and 6 for $5. The drawing will be held Wednesday morning. You do not need to be present to win.

With less than a week away from the annual Conference, we will once again be hosting a Bags Tournament. We need your help to make the tournament a success! If you are able & willing to bring a bags set to be used Tuesday Night, please signup here: https://forms.gle/nawAiK2DfokSvSV87

5 days to go!

The annual conference is just around the corner.

The Conference is just around the corner! We need your help making this year's bags tournament another success. If you are willing & able to bring a bags set to be used for the tournament, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/YzSGEy7iZwn7K4V86
This will be part of the Tuesday Night entertainment.

Deadline to sign up to be a moderator is Friday, February 24th. This is a great opportunity to volunteer your time and meet new people. Sign up today! http://bit.ly/3S3YGfd

Due to high demand the I-Hotel is now fully booked for the conference. However, attendees can book a room at a nearby hotels. Below are a few hotel options within a few minutes of the conference center.

Home2 suites (3 min from the I-hotel)
Hilton Garden Inn (4 min from the I-hotel)
Homewood Suites (4 min from the I-hotel)

Conference committee is looking for moderators for our annual conference. Want to get involved, this a great way to start. Sign up today! http://bit.ly/3S3YGfd

During the 2023 NASFAA Leadership Conference, ILASFAA Board members Elyse Weller (President Elect) and Bambie Roy (Treasurer) used the opportunity to do some hill visits and advocate for Higher Ed. They visited Rep Bost (12th District) along with staff representing Rep Budzinski (13th District), Senator Durbin and Senator Duckworth’s offices. Topics of discussion included FAFSA Simplification and our concerns with the 23/24 FAFSA delayed availability, support for doubling of the Pell Grant, eliminating student loan origination fees, and the student loan repayment plan when payment suspension is lifted.

The Leadership Retreat represents an exceptional professional development opportunity for those seeking advancement and leadership training in the financial aid profession. The retreat will be held in Springfield, Illinois from 4/18-4/20. Complete the application today at ilasfaa.org.

Today is the last day to receive the early bird conference rate of $225. After today, the price increases to $240. Register today at ILASFAA.org

You’ve got 5 days left to apply for ILASFAA’s Leadership Retreat. This is an exceptional opportunity for those seeking advancement and leadership training in the financial aid profession. The retreat will be held in Springfield, IL from April 18th thru the 20th. Apply at ILASFAA.org.

Reminder: Monday night of the Conference will be dinner on your own. Keep an eye on the Whoova app as we approach the conference for people looking to organize a dinner together.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! We are still taking in award nominations until February 10th. Outstanding individuals are recognized each year for their achievements and contributions to our profession and our students at the Annual ILASFAA Conference. The Awards and Recognition committee is looking for those individuals. Descriptions of each award are available on our website. Nominations form is here: http://bit.ly/3DSsMfA

The deadline date is coming up quick to reserve your hotel room. Don't miss out.
Single Occupancy: $129/night
Double Occupancy: $149/night
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While we are hard at work finalizing this year's conference, we wanted to remind you of a few deadlines that are quickly approaching!
Need some motivation to register for the conference? Check out our updated agenda to see this year's conference sessions! https://bit.ly/3Ynals6