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<b>OASFAA Mini Series Training 2026: Brief, Virtual, and Packed with Purpose</b></div>
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Join us online for the 2026 <b>OASFAA Mini Series</b>—three brief yet powerful one-hour virtual sessions designed to strengthen your skills and foster collaboration with colleagues across the state. Each interactive session focuses on real-world strategies
you can apply immediately, while connecting you with others who share your passion for student success. We will start with a brief training and then will open the floor for collaboration with colleagues.</div>
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🗓 <b>Tuesdays, 2:00–3:00 PM (Virtual)</b></div>
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<div style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;" role="presentation"><b>January 6:</b>
<i>Using AI (like ChatGPT) to Improve Financial Aid Outreach</i><br>
Learn how artificial intelligence can streamline your workflow, strengthen student communication, and boost engagement—ethically and effectively.</div>
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<div style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;" role="presentation"><b>February 17:</b>
<i>Train-the-Trainer: Financial Literacy 101 for Counselors</i><br>
Build confidence and consistency in how we teach financial literacy—empowering both staff and students to make wise financial choices.</div>
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<div style="margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;" role="presentation"><b>March 10:</b>
<i>SAP Appeals: Balancing Compliance & Compassion</i><br>
Explore practical approaches to SAP appeals that combine policy compliance with understanding and care.</div>
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Brief, virtual, and collaborative—each session is an opportunity to learn something new, connect with peers, and walk away with tools you can use right away.</div>
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<p style="line-height: 21px; margin: 0.1px;" class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>SHALA J. LATORRACA, M.MIN.,
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FAAC®</a><br>
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Jenzabar Financial Aid Director</a> </b></span></p>
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