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SASFAA NEW AID OFFICER WORKSHOP June 8 - 13, 2025 The SASFAA New Aid Officer Workshop (NAOW) provides a unique opportunity to learn how to be a knowledgeable and compassionate administrator of financial aid. The NAOW staff averages more than 15 years of financial aid experience and are active in their schools, state, and region. In this weeklong training we not only provide participants with understanding of federal aid concepts, but we also lay the groundwork for a lifelong passion for the profession. This workshop is recommended for professionals with three years of financial experience or less. However, participants with up to five years of limited financial aid experience may find this workshop beneficial. SASFAA New Aid Officer Workshop utilizes NASFAA Credentialing topics throughout the week. Participants will receive access to learning guides and handouts from NASFAA U as part of the cost of the workshop. Participants will also have the opportunity to earn credentials in certain subjects taught throughout the week at no additional cost. Here is a list of NASFAA U subjects we will potentially cover throughout the week.
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Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) was founded in 1911 as Textile Industrial Institute by Methodist minister Dr. David English Camak, originally serving textile mill workers through a pioneering work-study program. In 1927, it introduced associate degrees, later transitioning to Spartanburg Junior College in 1942 and adopting its current name in 1974. SMC began offering bachelor’s degrees in 2019. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, SMC has grown significantly, expanding its campus, curriculum, and student body. Today, it offers diverse educational programs for both traditional and non-traditional students, preparing them for a technologically driven future. Led by a 24-member Board of Trustees, Scott Cochran has served as its eighth president since 2015.
Faculty & Staff
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Instructors |
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Audrey White |
UNC Chapel Hill |
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Jana Cox |
University of Tennessee Chattanooga |
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Nicole Burton |
Trident Tech |
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Bob Fultz |
University of Kentucky |
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Deana Middleton |
The University of Southern Mississippi |
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Emily Baldwin |
University of Georgia |
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Andrew Quinn |
Brightpoint Community College |
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Kylie Gross |
University of Tampa |
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Eroica Davis |
Florida Tech |
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Terry Bland |
Itawanba Community College |
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Biz Daniel (Business Partner) |
Elm Resources |
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Chester Priest (Business Partner) |
KHEAA/KHESLC |
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Chad Sartini (Coordinator) |
Virginia Western Community College |
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Kyle Wade (Site Coordinator) |
Spartanburg Methodist College |
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Katie Conrad (Vice President) |
Georgia Institute of Technology |
The registration fee includes all instructional materials, housing (June 8-13, 2025), most meals, and SASFAA 2025-2026 membership.
Workshop Registration Fee:
Member Fee - $750
Non-Member Fee - $785
SASFAA awards two scholarships to members who wish to attend the SASFAA New Aid Officers Workshop. The scholarship covers the workshop registration which includes housing and most meals and also travel expenses to and from the workshop. The recipient or their institution will be responsible for all other costs. Please complete the scholarship application by March 21, 2025. If you have trouble with the form, please contact Katie Conrad at kconrad@gatech.edu.
Payment
Advance payment is required. Registrants may not attend class if payment has not been received by the SASFAA Treasurer. Registrations after May 19, 2025 are subject to a late fee of $50.
Credit card payments may be made during the registration process. To pay by credit card after registration has been completed, access the on-line payment option on the SASFAA website with login credentials (email address and password).
Checks must be received by the SASFAA Treasurer by May 27, 2025, or the attendee must bring the check to the event.
Cancellation Policy
To cancel your registration, email the SASFAA Treasurer at sasfaatreasurer@gmail.com.
Registration fee is fully refundable through May 19, 2025. After May 19, 2025, there is no refund. The date the refund request is received by the SASFAA Treasurer will determine the percentage of refund.
Housing
After a long day of intense training, participants will be provided with a comfortable environment to relax, recharge, and prepare for the next day. SASFAA has secured a housing in Bridges Hall and Sparrow Hall. These suite style dorms feature private bedrooms, one bathroom per two or three person suite.
Meals
Most meals will be provided in a variety of ways throughout the week. Beginning with dinner on Sunday June 8, 2025 participants will be provided breakfast, lunch and dinner meals, with one dinner "on your own". Morning and afternoon beverage and snack breaks will also be provided.
Travel
The workshop will be held on the campus of Spartanburg Methodist College
1750 Powell Mill Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Please make your travel arrangements to allow you to arrive and check-in before the workshop begins on Sunday afternoon (4:30 p.m. opening session) and for you to attend all of Friday morning activities (check-out is 12:00 p.m.). If you would like to arrive on Saturday, an additional night's lodging is available for a $40 fee.
Spartanburg Methodist College is 18 miles from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP).
What to Bring
Here is a list of items to bring.
Please stay tuned to this page for further information!