2023 Events

Professional development opportunities are here for you.

Are you new to K-12 financial aid? Looking for ways to improve your financial aid practices and establish policies? Do you want to connect with colleagues who share your challenges and goals? Find valuable insights and tips on how to navigate the changing landscape of K12 financial aid through a variety of professional development opportunities. From budgeting and forecasting to family dynamics and communication, you can learn how to make the best decisions for your school and families.

Upcoming Events

Aug22023
Sep202023

2023 Practical and Tactical – Navigating Through Financial Aid Season

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Course | Webinar

Regardless of the financial aid platform your school uses, this 7-week online course will help you prepare and execute your FA program in a practical and tactical way. How? By using proven communication strategies, file review protocols, checklists, and awarding strategies to align with your unique enrollment goals. Each class tackles a different aspect of running a FA program. Not only will you have a one-hour live session, but you will gain access to lots of sample materials, documents, videos, and professional support. Instructors: Alisa Evans, Mission Enrollment and Debby Murphy, AISAP

Sep182023
Oct62023

The Business and Art of Financial Aid

All-day event
Course | Training | Webinar

A 3-week course to learn tactical best practices for the financial aid process and how to enhance the strategic partnership between the business and admissions offices for long-term success. Strong collaboration is vital to the strategic preparation, tactical processing, and effective reporting of FA awards. Gain knowledge and tools to address the challenges of budget setting and communicating awards. Learn day-to-day decision-making best practices for consistency in execution. Instructor: Alisa Evans, Mission Enrollment

Oct172023

All About Assistance: Tuition Assistance and Affording Independent Schools

Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Webinar | Workshop

Parent Workshop | ISAAGNY member schools are top-tier, eclectic, and, yes, expensive. How does tuition assistance work? What’s covered by a grant, and what isn’t? How can we responsibly plan to make this commitment for more than a decade? Learn all about affordability in greater New York schools. Presenters: Alisa Evans, Mission Enrollment and Sheila Hicks-Rotella, Hackley School

Past Events

Aug292023

Executing on Effective Financial Aid Strategy: Integrating Policies with Practices

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Webinar | Workshop

Balancing families’ needs with school budget constraints can be challenging when it comes to sustaining a financial aid program and remaining mission aligned. This interactive workshop will provide independent school administrators with the tools and best practices to establish and execute effective financial aid programs that support families well beyond the admissions. Presenter: Alisa Evans, Mission Enrollment

Jul242023
Jul272023

FACTS Elevate 2023

All-day event
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
Conference | Exhibitor | Presentation

Session: Set Sail for a Successful Financial Aid Season This Fall | Get guidance on how to steer a seamless course next season by utilizing data for budget forecasting, aligning goals with the board, and ensuring your mission and population are reflected in your policies and protocols. Learn how to leverage FACTS internal tracking fields to track yield, returning/new to aid families, and appeals. Then, use your system’s robust reporting to guide your program and longer-term planning. Equipped with effective tools, timelines, and communication templates, you can navigate the FA seas(on) confidently and efficiently, resulting in a smoother process for you and your families. Presenter: Alisa Evans, Mission Enrollment

Jul112023

Practical and Tactical – Hawaii

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Training

Aloha! Mission Enrollment is traveling to beautiful Oahu for an immersive half-day of K-12 financial aid professional development, tailored specifically for Hawaii independent schools. Deepen your understanding of the current economic landscape and trends of Hawaii and learn innovative financial aid strategies to better support families and align your program to meet the mission and enrollment goals of your school and budget. Efficient approaches and best practices learned over the progression of our day will grow your skillset to formulate and manage an effective FA program for your school and the families you serve in Hawaii’s distinctive setting. Hosted by Mid-Pacific Institute.

Jun272023

Executing on Effective Financial Aid Strategy: Integrating Policies with Practices

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Webinar | Workshop

Balancing families’ needs with school budget constraints can be challenging when it comes to sustaining a financial aid program and remaining mission aligned. This interactive workshop will provide independent school administrators with the tools and best practices to establish and execute effective financial aid programs that support families well beyond the admissions. Presenter: Alisa Evans, Mission Enrollment

Jun252023
Jun282023

AISAP Annual Institute 2023

All-day event
Location: La Jolla, CA
Conference | Presentation

Session: Setting Sail for a Successful 24-25 Season | Get prepped and ready to set sail for the next financial aid season this fall. Chart a smooth course by leveraging data for budget forecasting, confirming goals with the board, and ensuring policies and protocols reflect your school’s mission and population. With the tools, timelines, and communication templates, you can navigate the FA seas confidently and efficiently, making life easier for you and your families all season long. Presenter: Alisa Evans, Mission Enrollment

May112023

Getting Board Reports Shipshape for your Head of School and Trustees

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Webinar

FACTS Partner Webinar | As the 23-24 financial season winds down and while you still have some wind in your sails, take stock of your needs for a successful voyage next season. What do you need from your head and those who control the budget, your board, to chart a successful course next year? Your FA data can provide a compass to guide you, revealing the tale of your team’s successes and challenges. Learn how to tidy up your data so you can deliver your financial aid story and share your needs. Or simply celebrate the big successes with a hearty cheer! Presenters: Alisa Evans, Mission Enrollment and Megan Fangmeyer, FACTS

May42023

Ins and Outs of Outsourcing

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Webinar

Limited time, staffing, or tax expertise? Concerned you’re over-awarding families? Transitioning financial aid platforms? Outsourcing can help fill these gaps. Two independent schools, Mid-Pacific Institute (HI) and Newark Academy (NJ), share their experiences partnering with Mission Enrollment to address these challenges. Learn how a collaborative approach to financial aid has transformed their applicant reviews and award decisions, led to a better family experience, and supported healthy enrollment. Presenters: Alisa Evans, Mission Enrollment; Anita Harper, Mission Enrollment; Christel McGuigan, Mid-Pacific Institute – HI; Alexis Sommers, Newark Academy – NJ

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