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Events and Training
RAISE THE SAILS ON YOUR K-12 FINANCIAL AID EXPERTISE
Chart Your Course with Confidence
Whether you’re new to financial aid or a seasoned navigator, Mission Enrollment’s events and workshops are designed to help you grow your knowledge, strengthen your policies, and connect with peers who care deeply about access and equity.
From conference sessions to webinars and in-depth trainings, we’ll help your school stay ahead of shifting tides in K-12 financial aid with data, context, and a steady dose of Practical and Tactical™ insight.
They know data and have an incredible passion for all things financial aid. When you’re looking for national or local trends, Mission Enrollment can always produce the right information… they bring 150% to all that they do.
Upcoming Events
North American Boarding School Workshop
- February 6-8, 2026
- London, UK
With shifting demographics and increasing pressure to diversify enrollment, boarding schools are rethinking how they recruit and engage students worldwide. The North American Boarding Schools Workshop brings admissions and marketing professionals together for a focused, one-and-a-half-day experience designed to build strategy, spark connection, and support sustainable international enrollment efforts. Learn More →
2026 NBOA Annual Meeting & Business Solutions Showcase
- March 1-4, 2026
- Orlando, FL
Join independent school business and operations leaders at the NBOA Annual Meeting to exchange ideas, explore new trends, and reimagine the future of school finance and sustainability. Mission Enrollment’s Alisa Evans will present the session, Strengthening Equity Through Policy-Driven Financial Aid Processes. Learn More →
Small Boarding Schools Association Conference
- March 23-25, 2026
- Beaver Dam, WI
Gather with fellow colleagues and friends from other small boarding schools on the historic campus of Wyland Academy to share meaningful conversations, professional development, and lasting connections that support the mission of small boarding schools. Learn More →
Admissions, Placements, and Financial Assistance Professionals Conference 2026
- April 22-24, 2026
- New Paltz, NY
The conference brings together independent school professionals from across New York State to exchange ideas, deepen connections, and explore timely topics in admission, enrollment, and financial aid. Learn More →
Business Officers Conference
- May 3-5, 2026
- Orlando, FL
Details to come.
The Business and Art of Financial Aid
- June 1-19, 2026
- Virtual
In this three-week course, you will learn tactical best practices related to the financial aid process, as well as how to enhance the strategic partnership between the business and admissions offices to ensure long-term success. Anyone involved in aid allocation decisions — business officers, controllers, admissions professionals, financial aid committee members and heads of school — will benefit. Learn More →
Executing an Effective Financial Aid Strategy: Integrating Policies with Practices
- June 23, 2026
- Virtual
Sustaining a mission-aligned financial aid program requires careful balance, supporting families while stewarding limited school resources. This workshop helps day and boarding schools clarify their financial aid philosophy and strengthen the policies and processes that guide effective decision-making. We’ll will explore best practices, respond to recent economic shifts, and gain practical tools for prioritizing awards, navigating complex files, and strengthening financial aid programs in service of institutional goals, including financial sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn More →
How can we support you?
Mission Enrollment’s team of financial aid experts and school support specialists love connecting with schools to share best practices, data insights, and practical tools for success.
If your association, consortium, or regional group is looking for a presenter or workshop hope, let’s connect. We are always open to collaborate.
