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Newcomer Welcome

Newcomer Welcome . March 23, 2011. MASFAP Beginnings. In April 1967, a group of financial aid administrators and business officers from Missouri junior colleges and four year schools met informally. First planned meeting was held in June 1967 at Lincoln University.

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Newcomer Welcome

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  1. Newcomer Welcome March 23, 2011

  2. MASFAP Beginnings • In April 1967, a group of financial aid administrators and business officers from Missouri junior colleges and four year schools met informally. • First planned meeting was held in June 1967 at Lincoln University. • Membership voted to create MASFAP. • No formal constitution • No mission and no funds

  3. Beginnings • Meetings were held twice a year at different institutions. • Newsletter was created in 1968 with donations of $22 from the attendees. • Membership fee of $10 was assessed in 1969. • First constitution was written and approved in Fall 1969.

  4. Growth • In 1971, MASFAP grew enough to hold its first conference at the Holiday Inn in Osage Beach • Rooms were $11.23 and the registration fee was $8.50 including meals!

  5. Constitution Change • In the 1980’s the Constitution was changed to allow for lenders to be Associate Members. • There was initial concern, but the impact of lender involvement has been positive. • Associate Member financial support has assisted with many conference activities and has enhanced MASFAP.

  6. Achievements • We celebrated MASFAP’s 40 anniversary in 2007. • Auctions, now annual events, are held at the conferences to raise money for our scholarships and charities each year. • Two scholarships are given each year.

  7. MASFAP Today • Conference attendees average about 150. • Total membership has 90 institutions represented, 20 associate, 2 honorary--DOE and lifetime member. • Membership fees are tiered based on IPEDS enrollment. • Technology has enabled us to many things on the web and use the list serv to communicate outside of the conference.

  8. Organization of MASFAP • Executive Board • Committee Chairs • Members • Associate Members • Affiliated Organizations

  9. Executive Board • Responsible for carrying out the purpose of the organization, approving budget and maintaining records. • Consists of President Treasurer President-Elect Treasurer-Elect Vice-President Delegate at Large for Sectors Secretary Ex-Officio Member

  10. Committee Chairs Responsible for organizing and running each committee and budget. Legislative Membership Newcomer/Welcome Research Site Technology and Communications • Archives • Associate Members • Awards • Career Schools • Corporate Support • Early Awareness • Professional Development

  11. Affiliated Organizations • NASFAA—National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators • MASFAA---Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators • States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin

  12. Regional Groups • FANG—Financial Aid Noon Group • KC-Rap—Kansas City Regional Aid Professionals • OAKFAP—Ozark Area Key Financial Aid Professionals • SLAP—St. Louis Aid Professionals • SEMO-RAP—Southeast Missouri Regional Aid Professionals

  13. Bob Berger Newcomer Award • Created to honor the late Bob Berger, Director of Financial Aid at Missouri Western. • Recognizes the outstanding contributions of those new to the industry. • Given at the Fall Conference

  14. www. MASFAP.org • News • Membership information • Conference registration • Upcoming events • Awards • Constitution • List Serv

  15. The conference • General sessions are geared toward everyone • Breakouts focus on specific topics • Information for sessions you cannot attend are on the website. • Check out the vendor area…it is a place to gather and socialize ( and get some office supplies!) • Evening events are for socializing and networking.

  16. Questions? Welcome to MASFAP!! Angela Karlin angela.karlin@rockhurst.edu 816-501-4238

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