MAFAA :: Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Administrators

MAFAA Spring Conference 2012

When:	May 2-4, 2012
Where:	Madden's on Gull Lake 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula Brainerd, MN 56401 (800) 642-5363| Map & Directions
Cost:	Full conference $150 (MAFAA Member) $100 (Retired Members) One-Day Registration $200 (Thursday only - No lodging)
Agenda:	View Conference Agenda

 

Deadlines

Please pay special attention to the following deadlines:

• Madden’s Room Priority — April 3, 2012

• Online Conference Registration — April 22, 2012

 

*** Online registration is now closed. You are still able to register at the conference during the open registration times listed on the conference agenda. Please note that late registration fees will be assessed. ***

 

The cost for Spring Conference, including MAFAA annual membership dues, will be $150. This fee is made up of $100 for the conference and $50 for your 2012-2013 membership dues. Conference cost for Retired members is $100.

If desired, attendees have the choice to do a one day conference. Registration for the one day conference includes $75 for the conference registration fee, $75 for the Maddens lunch & dinner meal/facility charge and $50 for your 2012-13 Membership dues. No lodging is required or included.

You may register as a "walk-up" at the conference. A $30.00 late registration fee will be assessed. Walk-up Conference registration fees will be $180 for full conference or $230 for one-day conference.

Please review MAFAA's refund policy, prior to registration. View Cancellation and Refund Policy.

Please remember to register separately for both the conference and for your room/meal reservation at Madden's.

To get the Madden's special conference room rate, you need to reserve your room by April 3rd, 2012.

Meals are NOT part of the MAFAA registration, but are a part of the Madden's package.

A Madden’s PDF form is available at the link below providing detailed accommodation information and pricing. You may print and fax this form to Madden's to make your reservation.

Get Madden’s Reservation Form > > >

To make reservations by phone, please call Madden's Reservations Department at (800) 642-5363 and ask for a reservation for the MAFAA Spring Conference.

**PLEASE NOTE MADDEN’S PAYMENT POLICY: Full package payment is required at the time of a reservation request. When a credit card is used, the card will be debited the required amount when the payment is processed. A check can be issued to Madden’s to replace a credit card payment at the time of check in.

It is a MAFAA tradition for conference attendees to make a contribution to a local charity. MAFAA has chosenis the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota as the charity for Spring Conference 2012.

EFMN leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy for over 60,000 Minnesotans, including many returning veterans.  EFMN offers programs all across Minnesota to connect, learn more about epilepsy and raise public awareness of this disability at http://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/ 

• Dress for the conference is "casual", however membership is encouraged to dress in 80's attire for the "Footloose in Financial Aid " banquet Thursday evening.

• When attending conference sessions, please turn off any cell phones and/or pagers.

• When attending sessions, please make alternative arrangements for child-care and/or family who may elect to join you during your stay in Brainerd.

• Reminder: It is always advisable to bring a sweater or light jacket. Some of the presentation rooms might get chilly!

Exhibiting opportunities for the MAFAA Conference are available. Vendors who have not yet completed the online Corporate Support application should do so now. A special THANK YOU goes to all the vendors and sponsors who contribute to the success of MAFAA! Questions on exhibiting at the conference can be directed to Jr. Hunte.

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We want to thank the following associate members for advertising at our conference:

• Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
• Bank of North Dakota
• Discover Student Loans
• First Marblehead
• Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation
• iHelp Private Student Loans
• Nelnet
• SELF Loan – MN Office of Higher Education
• Wells Fargo
Questions/Concerns

Please email questions or concerns to:

Michelle Ahrendt and Pam Engebretson, 2011-2012 Conference Planning Co-Chairs

See you at Madden's!