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What is TASFAA?
The Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) promotes the effectiveness of student financial aid programs in the post-secondary institutions of the state, facilitates communication among its members, sponsors activities in the financial aid field to promote the professional development and competency of its members.

TASFAA is a professional organization with a diverse membership that works toward the ultimate goal of helping students gain necessary resources to promote access and choice in their pursuit of higher education opportunities.

Benefits of TASFAA Membership
TASFAA Membership benefits include:

• Training opportunities for both new and experienced aid officers
• Bi-monthly newsletter reporting on issues and items of concern
• Opportunity to establish a network of financial aid professionals
• Strong voice to policy makers and legislators at the state and national level
• Eligibility to participate in the Mack C. Adams Professional Development Scholarship to assist with the cost of training
• Electronic communication through the TASFAA web site and the TASFAA Listserv

The TASFAA membership year is November 1 through October 31. Membership can be applied for or renewed online. Please note: Registration for the annual conference, which occurs in October, requires that your membership be paid for that year.

What does it cost to become a member?
Membership dues for TASFAA are a flat rate of $200 for all membership categories. All employees of a member institution are considered TASFAA members and may attend TASFAA sponsored events at no additional charge over the registration fee. Institutional membership includes listing any employee of a member institution in the TASFAA Online Membership Directory.

If you have any questions regarding this information or concerns regarding TASFAA membership, please contact the 2011-2012 TASFAA Membership Committee, Alex Hellinger – Chair (Hellinger@tamhsc.edu).