A-La-Carte Sponsorship Opportunities Descriptions

Enrollment Management & Legal Issues Forum (EMLIF)

(October 6-8, 2025 - Charlotte, NC)

You will not want to miss this opportunity to join senior leaders in financial aid and college enrollment management for an engaging and insightful 3-day forum as we “Navigate to New Heights” in the field of financial aid and enrollment management.

This event is specifically designed for professionals in roles such as Vice President, Associate/Assistant Vice President, Vice Provost, Associate/Assistant Vice Provost, Director, and other senior-level financial aid and enrollment management leaders.

Exhibit Opportunity (Limited Spaces)                                                                                                                         $1,000

Limited to the first 15 registrants (based on date and time of registration)

Package includes:

• One event registration and one tabletop booth display table
  (Additional attendees must register separately and pay the standard event fee.)
• 5-minute presentation opportunity to showcase your company's products and services to all EMLIF attendees.
• Dinner Group Leader Experience
  As a sponsor, you’ll lead a group of attendees to a selected restaurant, providing an informal networking opportunity with EMLIF leaders. (Note: Each guest is responsible for their own meal.)
• Recognition as a key event contributor prior to, during, and after the event.

Benefits:

• Direct Access to Senior Decision-Makers – Connect with top-level leaders in financial aid and enrollment management, including Vice Presidents, Provosts, and Directors, to build relationships that can influence future partnerships and purchasing decisions.
• Premium Brand Visibility – Showcase your company’s products and services through an exclusive exhibit space, a 5-minute presentation to all attendees, and recognition before, during, and after the event.
• Exclusive Networking Opportunities – Strengthen connections with key influencers during the unique Dinner Group Leader Experience, fostering meaningful conversations in an informal, relationship-building setting.

Sponsorship of Name Badges for all 3 of the Fall Training Events – 1 Sponsor                                              $600

• Boost your company name/logo to be displayed on name badges worn at the following events:
• Enrollment Management & Legal Issues Forum
• FAAC Workshop
• Leadership Symposium

SASFAA Annual Conference Opportunities

(February 15-18, 2026, in Charlotte, NC)

Sponsoring SASFAA at the Annual Conference offers unparalleled exposure to over 500 financial aid professionals from eight states across the southern region. This premier event provides sponsors with the opportunity to showcase their products and services, engage in meaningful networking, and build lasting relationships with decision-makers and influencers in higher education. By participating, your organization will gain valuable visibility, strengthen industry connections, and contribute to the advancement of financial aid professionals throughout the region.

Large Clear Conference Tote Bag                                                                                                                                   $5,000

Put your brand directly in attendees’ hands with this high-visibility sponsorship. Each participant will receive a large, clear tote bag featuring your logo—practical, stylish, and security-compliant for use throughout the event.

Distributed at registration, the tote ensures your brand is seen right away and carried throughout the conference. With its durable design, it will continue to promote your company long after the event.

Sponsor Benefits:

• Prominent logo on every attendee tote
• Guaranteed daily visibility during sessions and networking
• Extended exposure as totes are reused post-conference
• Positive association with a practical, appreciated gift

Conference Notebook                                                                                                                                                           $2,500

Keep your brand in view as attendees jot down key insights and ideas. Each participant will receive a notebook with pen featuring your logo on the cover—an item they’ll use during sessions and long after the event, extending your brand exposure.

Sponsor Benefits:

• Logo prominently displayed on every notebook
• Daily visibility as attendees take notes
• Post-conference exposure as notebooks are reused
• Association with a practical and valued resource

Sponsor the SASFAA President’s Welcome Reception                                                                                           $1,500

Kick off the Annual Conference in style by sponsoring the President’s Welcome Reception—an exclusive opportunity to showcase your brand while connecting with attendees in a lively, engaging atmosphere that sets the tone for the entire event.

• Sponsor will be publicly recognized with signage and acknowledgement by the President.

 

Sponsorship of the Award Ceremony Lunch                                                                                                            $1,500

Celebrate excellence by sponsoring the Award Ceremony Lunch—an inspiring gathering that honors outstanding achievements in the profession while giving your brand premium visibility among leaders and peers in financial aid.

• Sponsor will be publicly recognized with signage and acknowledgement during the ceremony.

 

SASFAA New Aid Offers Workshop (NAOW)

(June 2026)

The SASFAA New Aid Officer Workshop (NAOW) offers sponsors a powerful opportunity to connect with the next generation of financial aid leaders. With a capacity of up to 140 attendees, this immersive, weeklong training attracts early-career professionals who are committed to building a strong foundation in financial aid administration.

Whether your brand supports higher education, financial services, technology, or student success, NAOW provides direct access to an engaged audience of professionals with 0–5 years of experience who are eager to grow—and who will soon be decision-makers at their institutions.

Sponsorship Opportunities for the NAOW:

Sponsor the Official NAOW T-Shirts – 1 Sponsor                                                                                                    $2,000

Gain standout visibility by sponsoring the official SASFAA New Aid Officer Workshop T-shirts. Worn by up to 140 attendees, these shirts offer lasting brand exposure during the event and beyond.

Benefits:

• Prominent Logo Placement on all shirts
• High Visibility throughout the weeklong training
• Long-Term Brand Exposure as shirts are worn at home institutions
• Meaningful Impact by supporting early-career professionals 

Sponsor the NAOW Name Badges – 1 Sponsor                                                                                                             $600

Get Noticed—Right from the First Handshake

Be front and center at every introduction by sponsoring the official name badges for the SASFAA New Aid Officer Workshop. With up to 125 attendees, your brand will be seen all day, every day—on every name badge worn throughout the event.

Benefits:

• Logo placement on all attendee name badges
• Constant visibility during sessions, meals, and networking
• Association with professionalism and organization
• Direct exposure to emerging financial aid professionals

Small item, big impact—sponsor the name badges and make a lasting first impression.

Sponsor the NAOW Water Bottles – 1 Sponsor                                                                                                            $600

Quench Their Thirst—Keep Your Brand in Hand

Put your brand in the hands of up to 125 future financial aid leaders by sponsoring the official NAOW reusable water bottles. These bottles will be used daily during the workshop and taken home extending your visibility well beyond the event.

Benefits:

• Logo featured on all water bottles
• Daily use throughout the weeklong training
• Long-term brand exposure on campus and at future events
• Positive brand association with sustainability and support

Stay top-of-mind—sip by sip.

Sponsor the NAOW Backpack                                                                                                                                             $600

Put your brand in the hands of every attendee by sponsoring the official NAOW workshop bags/backpacks—providing lasting visibility as 140 participants carry them throughout the event and back to their home institution.

SASFAA Podcast

Full-Year Podcast Sponsor                                                                                                                                                $1,500

Your brand featured in every episode throughout the year. (assume a minimum of 15 episodes)

A-la-carte Podcast Sponsor                                                                                                                                                  $500

Own a recurring segment, such as “What Keeps You Up at Night, sponsored by [Your Brand].”

Each year, the podcast will provide the right of refusal to returning sponsors. Sign up today to hold a spot!
 
Swoonpie and Money (SpM) Charity Fund:

All revenue generated by the podcast will go to the SpM fund. The fund will support the SASFAA charity as well as various state charities throughout the year. The goal is to have a meaningful community impact while connecting with the highly engaged SpM podcast audience. Contributions will generally be determined through contests and engagement initiatives run throughout the year. These will highlight sponsor contributions and maximize the impact for your brand.