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Thirty-Eighth Annual Novice Workshop
June 7-13, 2008
SUNY Brockport

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The New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association, Inc. will hold its thirty-eighth annual Novice Training Workshop June 7-13, 2008 at SUNY Brockport.

This workshop has been designed for financial aid personnel with less than one year of experience, admissions and enrollment management personnel, as well as others who would like to gain a complete, comprehensive understanding of financial aid administration.

The program provides six days of intensive training on the administration of financial aid.  Training is structured in formal, large group presentations and informal small discussion groups.  This gives participants a detailed overview of each topic, followed by the opportunity to discuss special points of interest and to apply their new knowledge through the use of case studies.  All participants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity for professional growth through group and individual interaction.  The training begins on Saturday at 3:00pm and ends on Friday at 11:00 am.  Full-time participation in the Workshop is required of all attendees.

A certificate will be awarded on the final day of the workshop.  The certificate acknowledges an active and successful participation in the program.  This participation includes attendance and written/oral interaction within each session (formal and informal) groups.  A written test will be administered and the results will be used in conjunction with staff critique to determine each participant’s evaluation.

SUNY Brockport

Brockport is located in western New York State, 16 miles west of Rochester, and 40 miles east of Buffalo. Brockport is a small town of about 10,000 residents, located on the historic Erie Canal.

Registration and Fees
         
The cost of the Workshop is $580, which includes NYSFAAA membership for the 2008-09 year.  Vouchers will not be accepted.  You must have registered and paid in full by May 27, 2008.  There will be no refunds after that date.  Contact Lisa Simpson at (518) 473-0842 with any additional questions.

Housing and Meals

The conference fee includes three meals daily, coffee, tea, iced tea breaks and social hours.  Please inform us of any special dietary needs.  Participates will live in private dormitory rooms with linen and towel service provided.  Informal attire is appropriate for the workshop.  A more formal dinner is planned for Thursday evening.

Transportation

By Car

Directions From the East: (Syracuse & Albany)
From NYS Thruway (I-90) Exit 45 (Victor) take I-490 west through Rochester and to exit 8 for Route 531. Take 531 to the end at Washington Street. Turn right onto Washington Street, and then almost immediately turn left (west) at the traffic light onto Route 31. Follow signs to Brockport (six miles) by taking Route 31 west. Pass by Wegmans Plaza on the right and Tim Horton's on the left, then turn right on Commencement Drive, which is marked by a green SUNY Brockport sign.

Directions From the West: (Fredonia)
Take the NYS Thruway (I-90) East to Exit 47 toward LeRoy/Rochester/Rt. 19. Take Rt. 19 North to Brockport. (13 miles) Turn left on Rt .31 Pass by Wegmans Plaza on the right and Tim Horton's on the left , then turn right on Commencement Drive, which is marked by a green SUNY Brockport sign.

Directions From the South:
From Corning: From Interstate 390 north, take I-490 west to exit 8 for Route 531. Take 531 to the end at Washington Street. Turn right onto Washington Street and then almost immediately turn left (west) at the traffic light onto Route 31. Follow signs to Brockport (six miles) by taking Route 31 west to Brockport. Pass by Wegmans Plaza on the right and Tim Horton's on the left, then turn right on Commencement Drive, which is marked by a green SUNY Brockport sign.

From Binghamton: Take I-81 North to the NYS Thruway West. From NYS Thruway (I-90) Exit 45 (Victor) take I-490 through Rochester and west to exit 8 for Route 531. Take 531 to the end at Washington Street. Turn right onto Washington Street, and then almost immediately turn left (west) at the traffic light onto Route 31. Follow signs to Brockport (six miles) by taking Route 31 west. Pass by Wegmans Plaza on the right and Tim Horton's on the left, then turn right on Commencement Drive, which is marked by a green SUNY Brockport sign.

By Plane

JETBLUE Leave JFK Saturday, June 7, 2008 JetBlue Flight 20 ($79 as of 3/04/08) Depart 9:25 am, arrive in Rochester 10:50 am Return Trip Leave Rochester Friday, June 13, 2008 JetBlue Flight 39 ($89.00 as of 03/04/08) Depart 3:35 pm, arrive at JFK 4:55 pm

DELTA ($168 as of 3/4/08) Leave JFK Saturday, June 7, 2008 Delta Flight 6030 Depart 9:00 am, arrive in Rochester 10:43 am Return Trip Leave Rochester Friday, June 13, 2008 Delta Flight 5070 Depart 2:35 pm, arrive at JFK 4:11pm

Try www.cheapoair.com or www.kayak.com for low pricing!

If you will be traveling by airplane, you must contact Lisa Papke at lepapke@genesee.edu or call 585-343-0055, extension 6480 to reserve your transportation from the Rochester Airport to Brockport.

Survival Techniques

Bring a note pad, pens and pencils with you.  All other materials will be provided at the time of registration, including the infamous NYSFAAA Training Manual.

Previous novice attendees suggest you bring sneakers, bug spray, an umbrella, an extra towel or two, an extra blanket and your favorite pillow, a fan, and an alarm clock.

Registration Form - coming soon...

Non-NYSFAAA Training Activities

• Department of Education
• EASFAA
• HESC – Visit the HESC Web Site for all NYSHESC sponsored training.
• NASFAA – Annual Conference July 6-9, 2008
• SUNYFAP – State University of New York Financial Aid Professions
• TG – Go to the TG Web Site for complete details of workshops offered in NY.
  • Federal Update/Reauthorization
  • Leadership: Believing that You Make a Difference
  • Customer Service in Financial Aid: Principles and Best Practices
  • Doing More with Less: Strategies for Optimizing Efficiency

1. Teacher Forgiveness Programs
2. Loan Consolidation
3. College Aid Overview
4. Notice of Proposed Rule Making – Presented Statewide in May 2001.
5. Professional Judgment – Presented at the Region 3 Counselors Workshop at Carousel Center, November 2001.
6. NY College Savings*- Program/Upromise Rewards presented at May 2005 Region 3 meeting
7. Presentation Skills (doc file)