FABSAA has quickly become the most exciting NEW professional association for Student Financial Services in the southeast. There are more than 50 member institutions representing private and public universities and community colleges. You, too, can become involved in this prestigious association at any level by having your institution become a member, or volunteering to be on a committee or participating in a workshop or annual conference.

Did you know FABSAA members hold assignments to the COHEAO Reauthorization Team and FACC Technical Advisory Board? Others are recipients of DOE's Effective Practices for Perkins Loans and numerous Davis Productivity awards. Join now!

What Will I Gain?
LOTS! The Association is modeled after similar organizations in other states that provide members the opportunity to exchange ideas, information and technology. Many forums are used to accomplish this goal. FABSAA is an Alliance Member of COHEAO and will provide members with their electronic newsletter. We offer, a website www.fabsaa.fsu.edu and workshops on current issues. FABSAA's Annual Conference is the premier event of the State of Florida covering current issues related to those working in the Bursars and Student Accounting and Collection Offices. Whether new to the field or an experienced professional, you'll find solutions to challenges ranging from surviving disastrous storms to providing "wow" customer service. Network with other higher education professionals about projects and procedures, purchasing software packages, trends and much more. Attendees range from private and public universities to community colleges. Participating exhibitors include collection agencies, billing services, tuition management firms, software houses, credit card and e-commerce companies and more.

What Is The Cost?
FABSAA is committed to minimizing administrative costs. Conferences and workshops are self-supporting. An annual institutional membership fee of $75 covers operating costs with commercial membership costing slightly more. Conferences and workshop cost will be provided with registration information.

How Do I Become A Member?
The membership application is available on our website. Download the application and mail to the address listed at the bottom of the form. Each institution should complete one membership application and indicate two contacts for the institution. No matter how large or how small, each institution is treated equally and entitled to one vote.

How can I communicate with other members?
FABSAA is happy to provide its members with a method of exchanging ideas, asking questions about issues and posting jobs using the FABSAA ListServe. This list is NOT to be used as a vehicle for advertisement or to solicit business.

FABSAA's Federal Tax ID # 42-1570053
You will need this number for your accounts payable office when requesting payment for your annual membership dues and for payment of workshops and conferences.