NASFAA 2026 National Conference
Organized by National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
The NASFAA national conference is the premier event for the student financial aid community, celebrating NASFAA's 60th anniversary.
- Dates
- Jun 29 - Jul 2, 2026
- Location
- National Harbor, MD
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 2,673
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About this conference
The NASFAA national conference is the premier event for the student financial aid community, celebrating NASFAA's 60th anniversary. Thousands of student aid professionals attend each year to teach, learn, network, and share best practices. It provides valuable, up-to-date information on student aid programs from financial aid veterans, offering unique training and professional development opportunities to equip professionals with tools to better serve students and families. Attendees can also learn about product and software innovations from over 50 exhibitors. The diamond anniversary event will feature special speakers, events, and commemorative items and experiences.
Sponsorship options
Detailed sponsorship opportunities are available across Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels, alongside Charity and Add-on sponsorships. Benefits include complimentary registrations, prominent logo placement in the conference app, on-site signage, website, and opening session screens, and online listing features. Platinum sponsors receive a free 10x10 booth and pre/post-conference attendee email lists, while Gold sponsors get a 15% booth discount. Item/event sponsorships range from various themed lounges (Champagne, Coffee, Gamers, Photography, Relax & Recharge) to branded conference essentials (Neck Wallets, Registration Bags, Wi-Fi, Attendee Pins, Notepads, Photo Stations) and smaller promotional items. Additional high-visibility opportunities include Keynote Speaker ($10,000), 60th Anniversary Keepsake Ornament ($10,000), DJ Sponsorship ($7,500), and Charity Sponsorships ($1,000). A "Friend of NASFAA" option for remaining items is available for $2,000.
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