Fame Forward 2026

Regulations are rolling in like high tide—so it’s time to secure your lines. Join fellow education leaders as we chart a safe course through shifting state and federal rules affecting institutional loans and payment plans. We’ll cover TILA requirements, state registration, default management, and the legislative “storms” forming on the horizon. Leave with practical knowledge to stay cool, stay compliant, and keep your school steady amid the waves of change.

In this session, learn about recent happenings at the federal level and within the states. Hear how these changes may/will impact your schools and what you can do to help.

This session provides school administrators and financial aid officers with a comprehensive overview of key financial oversight topics, including top audit findings and how to minimize your exposure to these on an ongoing basis. We’ll also highlight financial responsibility standards critical to the financial aid teams, and new federal audit requirements on the horizon.

Jessica High to speak on using AI at your school from a legal perspective.

Tom Netting to speak on updates from Washington.