ILASFAA Connection vs OASFAA

The Illinois Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (ILASFAA) is a professional organization of student financial aid administrators representing institutions, supporters, and state agency personnel, engaged in or concerned with the ethical administration and/or support of student financial aid. Our mission is to provide quality training, professional development, networking opportunities, and effective communications for our membership. Our organization acts as an advocate for students, their families, and all post-secondary institutions.

The Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) is a non-profit, professional organization for individuals actively engaged in the administration of financial aid in higher education within the State of Ohio. As an educational organization, OASFAA strives to offer resources to students, families and high school advisors to promote higher education and increase awareness of financial aid opportunities. As a professional development organization, OASFAA offers state-wide opportunities for training, through annual conferences, regional meetings professional development opportunities, and other training events. These opportunities cover current topics, research and many other areas ranging from counseling techniques to the fundamentals of student aid delivery. As an organization representing close to 600 members from over 200 institutions operating within the State of Ohio, OASFAA serves a diverse group of practitioners. As a unified voice for these individuals, OASFAA strives work to work with organizations across the State to address concerns relating to its mission and to promote the use of financial assistance to students and families facing the expenses of higher education.