MSFAA Financial Aid 101 – Training Workshop at Mid Michigan College
October 1, 2026: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (lunch will be provided)
Location: Mid Michigan College - Mt. Pleasant Campus
Registration Fee: $65, Register Here
MSFAA’s FA 101 training opportunities provide a strong foundation in financial aid by blending NASFAA credential coursework with professional development topics such as customer service, time management, and communication skills. Whether you are new to the field or looking to expand your expertise, FA 101 equips you with the knowledge and tools to better serve students and succeed in your role.
Brief Agenda
- NASFAA Application Processing Credential Training (and the opportunity to sit for the exam)
- Professional Development Sessions (with guest speakers):
- Federal Programs Overview
- State Programs Overview
- Financial Aid as an Art and Science
- Networking with Financial Aid Professionals Across Michigan
State Aid Training Day – Michigan Achievement Scholarship Intensive at Mid Michigan College
October 8, 2026: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (lunch will be provided)
Location: Mid Michigan College - Mt. Pleasant Campus
Registration Fee: $65, Register Here
This will be a wonderful opportunity for those who work with any the Michigan Achievement Scholarship; both new and seasoned professionals will benefit from this day of training and information sharing. This training will provide core Michigan Achievement Scholarship requirements, sector intensive breakout sessions, MiSSG training, and more! There will also be time for networking and sharing.
Brief Agenda
- Opening session
- Core requirement refresher
- Group Breakout
- CCG Intensive
- 4-year Intensive
- High-level overview of Other Programs + Skills
- Index Card Q & A short session
- State Update
- MI Achievement in MiSSG Demo
- Individual Q and A
- Interactive Activity
- Closing
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Questions? Please feel free to contact the training committee co-chairs.
Michelle McNier: Mlmcnier@Midmich.edu
Alisha Cederberg: CederbergA@Michigan.gov
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential is not affiliated with National Merit Scholarship Corporation or its registered trademarks National Achievement®, Achievement Scholarship®, or Achievement Scholar®.
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