2027 Annual Conference ǀ April 7 - 9 ǀ Pewaukee, WI

Weathering the Storm


We're Weathering the Storm - Together!

Financial Aid professionals have been navigating major changes in our field over the past few years. We may be asking ourselves, how do we keep the motivation to move forward when it feels like we are constantly battling gale-force winds that are holding us back?

We know with the continued leadership, support, and shelter WASFAA provides for Wisconsin’s financial aid community, we will weather this storm together!

Ingleside Hotel

Pewaukee, WI

April 7 - 9

Session Proposal Submissions

Join WASFAA as a presenter at our conference this Spring! We welcome proposals from financial aid administrators, higher education professionals, and policy advocates/advisers. Presenters may submit more than one proposal to the conference committee

What topics are you most interested in learning about at the conference?

Complete our feedback survey to let us know and we'll do our best to make sure they're included on the agenda.

Complete Topic Feedback Survey»

Know someone who would be an excellent presenter but may be hesitant to nominate themselves? Encourage them to join us at our conference! We are especially encouraging session proposals from newer professionals, first-time presenters, and colleagues from partner areas within our institutions.

Proposal are due Friday, October 30!

Submit a Session Proposal»

Contact the 2027 Conference Committee Chairs, Alyssa Tessmer or Stephanie Ryan with any questions!

Conference Chairs


Stephanie Ryan

Marquette University


Alyssa Tessmer

MSOE

Committee Members

 Sadie Cross, Marquette University Guadalupe Orbezo-Perez, Beloit College
 Heather Ehnert, UW-Milwaukee Vanessa Rammelt, Beloit College
 Wendy Hilvo, Concordia University  Elizabeth Serwe, Moraine Park Tech
 Mike Hruska, UW Credit Union  Tiana Silva, Oneida Nation
Heidi Johnson, UW-Madison Katy Weisenburger, UW-Madison
 Matt Lehman, Monogram LLC  Laura Zuege, Fox Valley Tech
 Jane Lemke, ISL Education Lending  Stephanie Zylka Zientek, UW-Milwaukee
 Mark Levine, Marquette University  

Hosted annually each spring, the WASFAA Conference convenes financial aid professionals from across the Wisconsin for several days of learning, connection, and collaboration. Attendees engage in sessions (preconference, general, and interest), share best practices, and connect with peers—all in support of strengthening the delivery of financial aid and improving student access and success. 

WASFAA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 

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