Benefits of SWASFAA Membership

Training:
Annual Conference, Boot Camp, Mid-Level Workshop, SWASFAA/NASFAA Decentralized Training

NASFAA Representation:
The SWASFAA President and Past President are voting members of the NASFAA Board of Directors and SWASFAA members are encouraged to run for the NASFAA Representative-At-Large position as well as volunteer for various NASFAA committees.

Mentoring:
Boot camp is an excellent venue for novice aid administrators to bond with the financial aid profession through experienced financial aid trainers. SWASFAA colleagues understand that the leadership, strength and stability of the industry depend on the encouragement and development of talented newcomers and invite opportunities to share their expertise.

Technology:
Technology is an essential ingredient to SWASFAA’s success and future. The association's website contains a wealth of information for members. The Listserv provides electronic exchanges between SWASFAA and it members and colleagues.

Professional Development:
Mid-Level Workshop provides opportunity for professional development for those individuals that have been in the profession for a little while that would like more in depth training.

Legislative Representation:
SWASFAA is there even when you can't be! The SWASFAA Legislative Issues Committee monitors and communicates the tone of any legislation that affects your ability to effectively serve students.

Networking:
SWASFAA membership can provide employment opportunities and resources to improve your methods of administering all types of financial assistance from the management of the programs to the management of personnel.

Membership Fees
2009 Membership year is January 1st through December 31st. Membership dues are institutional and prorated according to institutional size. Multiple associate members can join from the same company/vendor.

$100.00 - Institutional Membership [1-3000 students]
$150.00 - Institutional Membership [3001-7000 students]
$200.00 - Institutional Membership [7000 plus students]
$300.00 - Associate Membership
$35.00 - Individual Membership for Retirees

SWASFAA membership is definitely worth investing
in the cost for you and your staff!

To register online and for more information:
http://www.swasfaa.org/docs/forms/memApp.html.