Justify your attendance at the ISFAA Conference by copying and pasting the text below into a Word document and updating the items in red accordingly.  To download a Word document, click here.

Date

Dear [First Name]:

Keeping up with the ever-changing laws and regulations that govern the Title IV student financial aid programs has become increasingly difficult. With the 2024-2025 changes to financial aid and the increase in audits announced by the U.S. Department of Education, it is vital that we in the financial aid office stay up-to-date and learn how to implement any changes to the student aid programs so [your institution] remains in compliance. For this reason, I am proposing that I attend the annual meeting of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association (ISFAA), being held March 11-13, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN.

The ISFAA Conference will provide me with valuable, updated information on the student aid programs and, most importantly, how to implement any changes to better serve our students  and vital training and professional development opportunities that cannot be gained anywhere else.

I have identified several key sessions that I will have the opportunity to attend during the conference:

[visit here to select sessions]

Nearly 175 financial aid professionals from across Indiana attend the ISFAA Conference each year to learn, network, and share best practices. In addition to my peers, I will have access to NASFAA regulatory experts, where I can ask specific Title IV questions. I will also have the opportunity to learn about product and software innovations so I can evaluate the state of our current processes, software and vendors.

The cost to send me to the conference is:

  • Registration: $ 225
  • Hotel: $ 169 per night (tax not included)
  • Transportation: calculate and list your transportation costs 
  • Meals: list any per diems you may be eligible for based on your institution
  • Total Cost: TOTAL

I hope you agree that the ISFAA Conference is a valuable investment of time and resources that will benefit our financial aid office, the institution, and our students greatly. I’d like your approval to register today.

Thank you for considering this request.

[your name here]