2026 Annual Conference ǀ March 18-20 ǀ Elkhart Lake, WI

Empowering Futures ǀ Shaped by Pressure, Polished by Time

We're celebrating 60 years of WAFSAA!

Back in 1966, the world was a very different place. Our predecessors had the wherewithal to come together and create a professional organizational with the goal of keeping our industry connected.

It'll be your usual WASFAA conference with preconference, keynote, and interest sessions that will provide valuable information and resources on relevant topics to foster engaging conversations. But - with added fun and celebrations throughout!

We look forward to seeing you in Elkhart Lake next Spring!

Session & Idea Submission»

Our members are what make our conference amazing - so we need your help! Use the link to submit both interest sessions you'd like to present (solo or with others) or just ideas for topics you'd love to see offered.

And you can submit multiple times - give us all your ideas!

Not a financial aid topic? That's OK!  Some of our best sessions are those that support our general professional and personal development and wellness.

Submit by October 24!

Conference Chairs


Betsy Henkel, Beloit College


Tom Uecker, UW-Whitewater

Committee Members

 Ben Dobner, UW-WhitewaterMatthew Lehmann, Monogram Beth Serwe, Moraine Park TC
 Kelly Dunn, Herzing UniversityJane Lemke, ISL Education Lending Ka Lia Smith, UW Extension
 Mike Hruska, UW Credit Union Guadalupe Orbezo-Perez, Beloit College Katie Sprunger, Edgewood College
Heidi Johnson, UW-Madison Vanessa Rammelt, Beloit College Laura Zuege, Lawrence University

WASFAA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 

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