What is CASFAA?

The California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (CASFAA) is a volunteer-driven organization that supports financial aid professionals across the state. Through training, advocacy, and community building, CASFAA empowers its members to better serve California students.

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2026 Presidents Message

Shawn Domingo

2026 CASFAA President

Welcome to 2026. If you are reading this, congratulations—you have successfully navigated another year of "regulatory guidance," survived the inbox avalanche, and likely consumed enough caffeine to power a small city. Let’s be honest: working in financial aid is not for the faint of heart. And you do not have to carry it alone.

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CASFAA Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) 2026

You are invited to join CASFAA’s Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA), a premier professional development program designed to prepare the next generation of financial aid leaders across California. The 2026 Academy will be held August 3–7, 2026, at the University of San Diego.https://www.casfaa.org/emerging-leaders-academy