Fame Forward 2026: Full Schedule

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1:00pm EDT

Wednesday April 22, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

The financial aid boot camp with give new financial aid staff the tools to understand the process of applying for aid through packaging the student. It includes verification and resolving conflicting information, packaging students, and calculating Pell awards and direct loans for all types of programs. We will also include a timeline, so important deadlines are not missed.

Speakers

Carolyn Melton

Fame

Carolyn has been in the higher education sector for 26 years. Carolyn served as Director of Financial Aid prior to her finding a position in the Consulting Services Department at Fame. She now brings her extensive knowledge of ESP, Advantage FinAid, Freedom, Freedom FinAid, and APFAM... Read More →

Ibis Chow

Consulting Services Manager, Fame

Ibis Chow received her Bachelor's and Master of Science in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Since joining the higher education industry in 2002, she has attained a myriad of experiences and extensive financial aid knowledge within her different roles. She... Read More →

Sally Samuels

Director of Compliance, Fame

Sally is one of the country’s leading authorities on Federal financial aid administration with 41 years of “in the trenches” experience. As a respected Industry leader, she is frequently called upon to speak at School, Accrediting, Regional and State conferences as well as... Read More →

Wednesday April 22, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
CR West

Financial Aid Bootcamp

Fame Forward 2026

1:00pm EDT

Carolyn Melton

Ibis Chow

Sally Samuels

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