2025-2026

President's Welcome Message

Ahoy, FASFAA Members! 

As we embark on a new voyage together this year, I am honored to welcome you aboard as President of the Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. Our theme for the year — "All Hands On Deck" — reflects the spirit of unity, purpose, and teamwork that has always steered this organization toward success. 

Whether you're a seasoned sailor in the world of financial aid or just setting sail, this year promises to be filled with opportunities to navigate challenges together and chart a course toward professional growth and meaningful collaboration. 

We’ve set our sights on mapping out some key objectives this year: 

• Strengthening Our Crew by Providing Training and Professional Development Opportunities – We’ll be offering a fleet of workshops, webinars, and resources to ensure that every member has the tools needed to stay shipshape and ready for the tides of change.
• Building Our Fleet by Expanding Our Network – Strengthening and expanding our connections with advocacy organizations and institutions will help us anchor deeper relationships that benefit our members and the students we serve.
• Expand Our Ports of Call by Engaging Our Business Partners – Our valued business partners are vital members of this crew, and we’ll continue to explore ways to collaborate and innovate together as we sail forward. 

The annual conference will be at the Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort from May 26 to 29, 2026. Mark your calendars and prepare for an epic voyage!  We are currently transitioning to a new member platform, please stay tuned for the announcements of when renewals are available and listservs are live. 

I invite each of you to hoist the sails and get involved — join a committee, attend events, lend your voice, and help us keep this great ship moving. With all hands on deck, we can weather any storm and discover new horizons of opportunity. 

Just keep swimming, 

Egan Hanson 

• Events & News: Stay informed with the Events & News section, featuring all the FASFAA training workshops, webinars, and the latest news

• Donate to the Bonnie Pirkle Memorial Scholarship: Contribute to the future of education by donating to the Bonnie Pirkle Memorial Scholarship. Your support helps sustain FASFA's scholarship endowment and equity in the program.

• For Agency Partners: Collaborate to enhance higher education and make a meaningful impact on students' lives. Partnering with FASFAA means joining a forward-thinking community dedicated to access and success in education.

• For Business Partners: Elevate your brand and connect with elite Higher Education professionals. Sponsorship with FASFAA offers unique opportunities for visibility and cross-functional engagement in a high-demand sector of higher education.