FAPSA, since 2001 has always played a pivotal role in determining what the Best Practices and Processes would be in assisting Financial Aid Offices, and in assisting NSFAS and Donors alike in the management, administration, and allocation of funds within the industry. The past few years turned out to be some of the most challenging years within the industry since the inception of FAPSA.

Over the past few years, we have always aligned our conference theme in line with the current challenges or circumstances that we faced within our sector. In 2025 our theme was “#Bridging the Divide: Financial Aid as a Catalyst for Equitable Student Success”

The 2026 FAPSA 22nd Annual Conference’s theme is “#Emerging Trends and Technologies in Financial Aid and Student Financial Management”. The conference seeks to examine the growing influence of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven systems on financial aid administration and student financial support, and to reflect on how institutions can adapt to these developments in a manner that strengthens governance, efficiency, and student-centred service delivery.

Registration includes FAPSA Membership Fee, Gala dinner, conference fee, goody bag and refreshments.

A Maximum of 250 delegates will be accepted on a first-come, first-paid basis. Institutions must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. A maximum of 5 delegates per Institution /Educational NGO and a maximum of 2 delegates per Provincial Department of Education and any other organization is hereby invited.

Overnight accommodation:
Delegates who need overnight accommodation must please make their reservations. The account of the accommodation is not included in the conference fee and must be settled by delegates directly with their place of accommodation.

Note: If you arrive on Tuesday before the conference, ensure that you book for dinner, bed for that day, as Tuesday is for the delegate’s account. The Wednesday network session and Thursday gala dinner function is included in the conference registration fee.

This invitation serves as a call to member institutions and partners to start with the preparations for the 2026 FAPSA Conference.

• Promote professionalism of practitioners
• National forum to discuss student funding
• Promote development and leadership
• Serve the interest of donors and students
• Promote programs of student financial aid
• Facilitate communication between donor and student
• Promote research, conferences and workshops.