PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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.“
Events on the horizon
Navigating Financial Aid: What Families Need to Know for the 2027-2028 School Year
- October 20-21-22, 2026
- Online
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.
2026 MISBO Annual Conference
- October 21-23, 2026
- Atlanta, GA
The 2026 MISBO Annual Conference celebrates 50 years of connection, learning, and leadership in independent schools. Visit the Mission Enrollment exhibit table and say hello to David Tuttle, our Director of Business Development, as we join the celebration for the first time as a Friend Sponsor. Learn More →
FCIS Annual Convention 2026
- November 4-6, 2026
- Orlando, FL
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 →
Navigating Financial Aid: What Families Need to Know for the 2027-2028 School Year
- November 17-18-19, 2026
- Online
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
- November 23, 2026
- Online
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
- December 1, 2026
- Concord, MA
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.
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 chat. We are always open to collaborate.
