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Thursday, April 23
 

9:00am EDT

Federal Update
Thursday April 23, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CR West and South
Sally and Tom will bring you the latest guidance on the One Big Beautiful Bill and what to expect in the 2026-2027 award year.
Speakers
avatar for Sally Samuels

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 →
avatar for Tom Netting

Tom Netting

CEO, TEN Government Strategies
Tom Netting has more than 30 years of experience working in government relations and public policy and has established himself as a leader in strategic policy development and advocacy in the fields of higher education and workforce development, elementary and secondary education... Read More →
Thursday April 23, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CR West and South
  Financial Aid Track

10:30am EDT

R2T4
Thursday April 23, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
CR West
Year over year, R2T4 findings hit the top 5 audit finding list. John and Ibis will go over the most commonly found findings and how to avoid them.
Speakers
avatar for Ibis Chow

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 →
Thursday April 23, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
CR West
  Financial Aid Track

11:30am EDT

Clery / Title IX
Thursday April 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CR West
Join Chris DeLuca as he speaks about Clery / Title IX.  
Speakers
avatar for Chris DeLuca

Chris DeLuca

Chair of the Higher Education Law Practice, Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes, P.C.
Chris DeLuca is the Chair of the Higher Education Law Practice Group at Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes, P.C. Chris has over 30 years of experience providing legal, financial, and management services to school administrators and business owners. Chris’ experience includes... Read More →
Thursday April 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CR West
  Financial Aid Track

1:30pm EDT

Understanding Default Prevention
Thursday April 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
CR West
Join John White (Champion Col-EDGE Solutions), to explore the latest challenges with student loans, including increasing delinquency and default rates, and how these issues impact borrowers and institutions. Dive into regulatory changes, default prevention strategies, and proactive loan repayment approaches while gaining a deeper understanding of how defaults affect both borrowers and schools. This session will also examine the challenges posed by the end of pandemic-related programs and discuss solutions for mitigating risks, including school audits, mandated default prevention plans, and the potential loss of Title IV funding. Insights into these issues will help institutions stay ahead of emerging challenges.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Lyn Hammer

Mary Lyn Hammer

CEO, Champion Col-EDGE Solutions
Ms. Mary Lyn Hammer’s belief that education is the vehicle for making dreams come true has led her in a passionate fight that began in 1987, rectifying problems in the higher education industry to insure future participation for all students. She is the President and CEO for Champion... Read More →
Thursday April 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
CR West
  Financial Aid Track

2:30pm EDT

Q & A with Auditors
Thursday April 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
CR West
There are always audit topics of interest, hear the latest from our experts in the field.
Speakers
avatar for John Mazurek

John Mazurek

CPA, Sikich
John Mazurek, CPA, is a principal with more than 25 years of audit and advisory experience focused in the higher education sector. John manages and leads audits and other special projects related to a wide range of services amid regular changes in Federal, State and accrediting rules... Read More →
avatar for Shannon Muraco

Shannon Muraco

Manager, McClintock & Associates
Shannon joined McClintock & Associates in 2019 to focus on Title IV Compliance Audits, and in 2025, she was promoted to Manager. She specializes in helping schools understand and interpret regulations regarding calculating and packaging awards, overlapping academic years, verification... Read More →
avatar for Chris Adams

Chris Adams

CPA, Partner, SST
SST Partner Chris Adams provides assurance and advisory services to a variety of for-profit industries and specializes in the nuances and complexities of the higher education sector. With almost a decade of experience, he ensures quality and compliance throughout the audit process... Read More →
avatar for Ben Sanders

Ben Sanders

Compliance Manager, Lightheart Sanders and Associates
Ben Sanders, Compliance Manager at Lightheart Sanders and Associates (LSA) since 2009, oversees compliance audits for Title IV schools, ensuring clients adhere to Department of Education rules and regulations. Ben earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Utah Valley University and has... Read More →
avatar for Sally Samuels

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 →
Thursday April 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
CR West
  Financial Aid Track

4:00pm EDT

Protect Your File Review Future
Thursday April 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
CR West
Grab your coffee and your compliance hat—it’s time to keep our file review process flawless! 🎓✨ This quick refresher covers all the little details that make a big difference: PJs, DOs, verification quirks, and those sneaky ISIR flags that love to test our patience. Think of it as your Financial Aid Survival Guide—short, sharp, and just nerdy enough to keep you out of audit trouble!
Speakers
avatar for Ibis Chow

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 →
Thursday April 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
CR West
  Financial Aid Track
 
Friday, April 24
 

10:00am EDT

Implementing the One Big Beautiful Bill
Friday April 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hemisphere Dancer
The One Big Beautiful Bill, goes into effect July 1, 2026, understanding and implementing the new requirements.
Speakers
avatar for Sally Samuels

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 →
Friday April 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hemisphere Dancer
  Financial Aid Track

10:00am EDT

Maximum Time Frame when Schedules Change in Clock Hour Programs
Friday April 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
CR West
Do you check Maximum timeframe before disbursing Title IV Funds to your student? Let's discuss the requirement and learn the formula behind the maximum timeframe calculation.
Speakers
avatar for Ibis Chow

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 →
avatar for Christal Carson

Christal Carson

Early Customer Success & Training Manager, Fame
Christal Love Carson serves as the Early Customer Success & Training Manager at Fame, bringing 15 years of experience in financial aid operations, software training, and client support. Her career spans award packaging, customer support, and a strong, well‑established training background... Read More →
Friday April 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
CR West
  Financial Aid Track

11:00am EDT

Consumer Information - What do you know?
Friday April 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
CR West
This fun, interactive game gives you an opportunity to test your consummer information knowledge and win some prizes. A great way to wrap up the conference.
Speakers
avatar for Sally Samuels

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 →
Friday April 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
CR West
  Financial Aid Track
 

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