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CASFAA Scholarships

CASFAA offers scholarships to help financial aid professionals attend the annual CASFAA Conference, expand their knowledge, and connect with colleagues in the financial aid community.

Conference Newcomers' Scholarship

The Conference Newcomers' Scholarship supports new financial aid professionals attending their first CASFAA Conference. This scholarship provides an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, participate in professional development, and connect with colleagues.

Two levels of scholarship funding are available:
Full Scholarship
  • Conference Registration Fee, including conference meals, Newcomer Session and Segmental Breakfast
  • Travel and lodging at the conference hotel, to be arranged by CASFAA
Registration-Only Scholarship
  • Conference Registration Fee, including conference meals, Newcomer Session and Segmental Breakfast
Please note: The Registration-Only Scholarship does not cover travel or lodging expenses.
Eligibility:
  • New financial aid professionals
  • First-time CASFAA Conference attendees
At least one scholarship is awarded per educational segment each year. The total number of scholarships awarded is determined by the CASFAA Executive Council based on available funding.
 

Access & Diversity Scholarship

The Access & Diversity Scholarship supports underrepresented minority financial aid professionals who may not otherwise receive institutional funding to attend the CASFAA Conference.

Scholarship Benefits:
  • Conference Registration Fee, including conference meals, Newcomer Session and Segmental Breakfast
  • Travel and lodging at the conference hotel, to be arranged by CASFAA
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants are considered based on a combination of the following:
  • Underrepresented minority status
  • Employment in a financial aid position not traditionally represented at conferences (e.g., clerical, technical, or semi-professional)
  • No prior attendance at a CASFAA Conference
  • New to the financial aid profession