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PowerFAIDS National User Conference

July 11—13, 2013
Cosmopolitan Hotel
Las Vegas, NV

The PowerFAIDS National User Training and Conference is a client-driven, interactive event that provides you the opportunity to:

  • Meet PowerFAIDS users and gain insight into best practices
  • Access PowerFAIDS staff and attend sessions that demonstrate the functionality of the software
  • Learn how PowerFAIDS has helped institutions of all types and sizes streamline and enhance their financial aid processing
  • Discover practical and inventive uses of PowerFAIDS and Net Partner, our optional Web student portal that allows you to gather data from students and offer online award letters and financial aid disclosures
  • See functionality that can save you time and money

Registration and Fees

There is no registration fee for the PowerFAIDS National User Training and Conference, but attendees are responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation and lodging. To register, visit the PowerFAIDS community site. If you do not have access to the PowerFAIDS community site, please email pfconference@collegeboard.org.

Sessions

During the PowerFAIDS National User Training and Conference, you will find out about PowerFAIDS functionality, best practices and user experiences. Session topics include:

  • Electronic Direct Loan processing and reporting
  • Electronic document, award and disbursement communications
  • Automated packaging, including unlimited simulations
  • Need analysis, including instant recalculations
  • Reporting, including how to easily create custom reports on demand

Conference Schedule

Thursday, July 11, 2013
4:00–6:00 p.m. Registration
5:00–7:00 p.m. Reception
Friday, July 12, 2013
7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration
7:30–8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00–9:00 a.m. Opening Session
9:10–10:25 a.m. Concurrent Interest Sessions
10:35–11:50 a.m. Concurrent Interest Sessions
11:50 a.m.–12:50 p.m. Lunch
1:00–2:15 p.m. Concurrent Interest Sessions
2:25–3:40 p.m. Concurrent Interest Sessions
3:40–4:00 p.m. Refreshment Break
4:00–5:15 p.m. Concurrent Interest Sessions
Saturday, July 13, 2013
8:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00–11:00 a.m. Registration
9:10–10:25 a.m. Concurrent Interest Sessions
10:35–11:50 a.m. Concurrent Interest Sessions
11:50 a.m.–12:50 p.m. Lunch
1:00–2:15 p.m. U.S. Department of Education Update
2:25–3:40 p.m. Concurrent Interest Sessions
3:40–4:00 p.m. Refreshment Break
4:00–5:15 p.m. Concurrent Interest Sessions

Attend some or all of this conference, and talk with active users to discover if PowerFAIDS is right for you.

Hotel Accommodations

The hotel is now accepting reservations, so call today to book your room at the special PowerFAIDS conference room rate.

Hotel guest room details:

  • City Room/Terrace Studio rate is $149 per night plus taxes if reserved by June 19, 2013, and based on availability
  • The special conference room rate is available July 7–July 17
  • Call 855-435-0005 to make your hotel reservations, and reference our group name "PowerFAIDS" and group code "SPOWT3"
  • Added bonuses: complimentary self and valet parking, no resort fee, and complimentary Internet access in guest rooms

We’re looking forward to another great conference this year. We’ll see you in Vegas! For questions, please e-mail mailto:pfconference@collegeboard.org.

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Contact

  • PowerFAIDS®
  • Enrollment Services
  • The College Board
    11955 Democracy Drive
  • Reston, Virginia 20190-5662
  • Phone: (800) 927-4302
  • FAX: (703) 787-6796
  • Email: powerfaids@collegeboard.org

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