Training Events

PFAT Business, Trade, and Technical Seminars Seminars address the specific needs of business, trade, and technical school administrators who find it difficult to keep current with changes in financial aid. Seminars run opposite years of the PFAT Support Staff Seminars.

PFAT Fundamentals Training Workshop A basic overview of financial aid programs for new financial aid administrators and staff. These two half-day sessions allow new aid administrators an opportunity to ask questions prior to the PASFAA Conference and better understand and relate to conference topics. Register at pasfaa.org.

PFAT Leadership Development Popular training for PASFAA members who aspire to evolve as leaders within the association. Only nominated participants may attend these two half-day sessions held the weekend of the PASFAA conference. For more details or a nomination form, visit pasfaa.org.

PHEAA Counselor Training Workshops Workshops provide high school counselors with updates and information on financial aid programs including PHEAA, federal, and school-administered aid programs for students. Counselors receive Act 48 credits for attending. Contact your PHEAA Regional Office for more information.

AES Financial Aid Services (FAS) Spring Update Training Workshops Powerpoint presentation(s) inform participants of delivery system changes, technical updates mandated by the U.S. Department of Education, and FAS system enhancements for the upcoming award year. 2010-11 FAFSA & Delivery System Changes Powerpoint - available in AES Document Library only.

AES Web and Loan Processing Options Survey Webinars Webinars review each portion of the survey, discuss the benefits of the various processing options, and assist schools in completing the annual web and loan processing options survey.

PFAT Teleconference Annual teleconference provides information on current topics—and updates on both federal and state resources—to help prepare for the next financial aid awarding cycle.

PASFAA Spring Training Seminars These day-long seminars offer the latest information in student financial aid administration, federal regulations, and administrative topics, as well as PHEAA updates. Register at pasfaa.org.

PFAT Don Raley Institute Week-long nuts and bolts program provides new financial aid administrators with an opportunity to network with others in the financial aid community and receive intensive training in a casual atmosphere.

PFAT Intermediate Summer Institute for Financial Aid Administrators Two and one-half day informal program and discussion for financial aid administrators with three or more years experience. Runs concurrent with the Don Raley Institute and opposite years of the PFAT Financial Aid Basics Seminar.

Pennsylvania State Grant Program Certification Procedures Workshops Workshops for financial aid personnel responsible for working with and administering the Pennsylvania State Grant Program. This workshop provides a comprehensive, yet basic, review of the certification procedures for the upcoming year.

AES Fall Training Workshops Workshops update postsecondary financial aid personnel on a wide range of topics and new developments relative to all AES programs and initiatives. The Education Services Group hosts these workshops in September, October, and November at multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia.