Events and Training

FCIS Annual Convention 2026

Mission Enrollment is headed to the FCIS Annual Convention! Stop by and connect with David Tuttle, Director of Business Development, to talk financial aid, enrollment, and how Mission Enrollment can support your school throughout the season. We look forward to seeing our Florida independent school friends in Orlando! Learn More →

Beyond the Formula: Financial Aid that Builds Trust and Enrollment

Financial aid doesn’t stop at the formula, and neither do the challenges enrollment teams face! From understanding complex family finances to building greater predictability through financial aid floors and perpetual enrollment, there’s a lot that goes into making informed decisions. Join ME’s Alisa Evans and Anita Harper for this three-part E3n master class exploring the real-world complexities of financial aid, including what happens when an award isn’t the final word. Walk away with practical insights, fresh perspectives, and ideas to strengthen your school’s financial aid and enrollment practices. Learn More →

Navigating Financial Aid: What Families Need to Know for the 2027-2028 School Year

A favorite part of our school partnerships is our annual fall Financial Aid Family Webinar series. These Mission Enrollment partner-only sessions help families understand what to expect, prepare to apply, and confidently complete the financial aid application using their school’s selected platform, with practical guidance, helpful tips, and live Q&A along the way.

Financial Aid 101: Your First Year

New to financial aid or taking on the responsibility for the first time? Join ME Founder & CEO Alisa Evans for a practical introduction to the season, from applications and financial documents to policies, awarding, and appeals. With special attention to the realities facing New York City independent schools, attendees will leave with a clearer roadmap and greater confidence heading into their first financial aid season.

Association of Financial Aid Officers

We’re excited to see ME Founder & CEO Alisa Evans take the keynote stage at AFAO’s December meeting! AFAO brings together independent school financial aid and admission professionals from across New England and the East Coast to share best practices, learn from one another, and tackle the complexities of financial aid. Alisa looks forward to joining this peer community for a timely conversation grounded in the realities schools and families are navigating today.

2027 Small School Leaders Conference

Financial aid doesn’t begin with an application, and its impact doesn’t end with an award! Join ME Founder and CEO Alisa Evans at the 2027 Small School Leaders Conference for Before the Application, Beyond the Award: Making Financial Aid an Enrollment Strategy. Explore how thoughtful communication, stronger handoffs, and more intentional decision-making throughout the family’s journey can build confidence, strengthen relationships, and support enrollment and retention. Learn More →