We’re in a “New York state of mind!” at the 2016 Winter Conference! Get ready for a New venue, New agenda, and New faces. Not only will we have federal updates from Washington, D.C. and NASFAA training sessions, we will also be taking you to...
By Ivette Rivera-Dreyer, Director of Financial Aid, Manchester Community College In 2007, Connecticut became a member of a national initiative called College Goal Sunday (CGS). The purpose of this yearly event is to offer students and their parents’ one-on-one, expert advice on how to complete the...
by Cecelia Dwyer, College Ave It's back to school time, and parents everywhere are trying to figure out how to best prepare their kids as they go off to college. Starting your kids on the right track can help them make good choices about spending, saving,...
The EASFAA Training Committee is excited to be offering NASFAA Credential courses throughout the upcoming year, beginning with Application Process on Tuesday, October 11 and Tuesday, November 1. The courses will be offered to EASFAA members for a $35 fee per module. The $35 includes...
Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) announced that its board of directors has appointed Jan Hines president and chief executive officer of ECMC effective Aug. 1. Hines will oversee the management and coordination of all Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and guaranty agency program activities...
by Cecelia Dwyer, College Ave While the job market and overall financial prospects for recent grads may be brighter than those only a few years back, the average Class of 2016 graduate will still shoulder over $37K in student loan debt, and the cost of college...
At the Annual Business Meeting on 6/1/2016, the following awards were delivered to outstanding CAPFAA members. These individuals exemplify the spirit of professionalism, commitment, and collegiality that is CAPFAA! Magic of Mentoring Award: Nick Yoia, Quinnipiac University Henry Miller Emerging Leader Award: David Blackmon, Yale...
The CAPFAA Winter Conference Committee is seeking proposals for this year's 2016 Winter Conference (12/12 and 12/13/2016). Complete and send the following to kellie.webb@yale.edu by July 15th to have your session considered: 2016 Session Speaker Proposal Form...
The 2016 Winter Conference will be at a new venue this year: Ethan Allen Hotel, Danbury, CT Monday, December 12th & Tuesday, December 13th See you then!...
In addition to the usual Fall Training event (details to be announced later), CAPFAA Vice President and Training Committee Chair Melissa Stephens announced that there will be a training this September 2016 for new financial aid staff as well as other higher education personnel who need...