Newcomer Welcome March 23, 2011

MASFAP Beginnings In April 1967, a group of financial aid administrators and business officers from Missouri junior colleges and four year schools met informally. First planned meeting was held in June 1967 at Lincoln University. Membership voted to create MASFAP. – No formal constitution – No mission and no funds

Beginnings Meetings were held twice a year at different institutions. Newsletter was created in 1968 with donations of $22 from the attendees. Membership fee of $10 was assessed in First constitution was written and approved in Fall 1969.

Growth In 1971, MASFAP grew enough to hold its first conference at the Holiday Inn in Osage Beach Rooms were $11.23 and the registration fee was $8.50 including meals!

Constitution Change In the 1980’s the Constitution was changed to allow for lenders to be Associate Members. There was initial concern, but the impact of lender involvement has been positive. Associate Member financial support has assisted with many conference activities and has enhanced MASFAP.

Achievements We celebrated MASFAP’s 40 anniversary in Auctions, now annual events, are held at the conferences to raise money for our scholarships and charities each year. Two scholarships are given each year.

MASFAP Today Conference attendees average about 150. Total membership has 90 institutions represented, 20 associate, 2 honorary--DOE and lifetime member. Membership fees are tiered based on IPEDS enrollment. Technology has enabled us to many things on the web and use the list serv to communicate outside of the conference.

Organization of MASFAP Executive Board Committee Chairs Members Associate Members Affiliated Organizations

Executive Board Responsible for carrying out the purpose of the organization, approving budget and maintaining records. Consists of PresidentTreasurer President-ElectTreasurer-Elect Vice-PresidentDelegate at Large for Sectors SecretaryEx-Officio Member

Committee Chairs Responsible for organizing and running each committee and budget. Archives Associate Members Awards Career Schools Corporate Support Early Awareness Professional Development Legislative Membership Newcomer/Welcome Research Site Technology and Communications

Affiliated Organizations NASFAA—National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators MASFAA---Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators – States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin

Regional Groups FANG—Financial Aid Noon Group KC-Rap—Kansas City Regional Aid Professionals OAKFAP—Ozark Area Key Financial Aid Professionals SLAP—St. Louis Aid Professionals SEMO-RAP—Southeast Missouri Regional Aid Professionals

Bob Berger Newcomer Award Created to honor the late Bob Berger, Director of Financial Aid at Missouri Western. Recognizes the outstanding contributions of those new to the industry. Given at the Fall Conference

www. MASFAP.org News Membership information Conference registration Upcoming events Awards Constitution List Serv

The conference General sessions are geared toward everyone Breakouts focus on specific topics Information for sessions you cannot attend are on the website. Check out the vendor area…it is a place to gather and socialize ( and get some office supplies!) Evening events are for socializing and networking.

Questions? Welcome to MASFAP!! Angela Karlin