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 2024 our theme was, “#Building a unified future through collaboration and partnership”

The 2025 FAPSA 21st Annual Conference’s theme is “#Bridging the Divide: Financial Aid as a Catalyst for Equitable Student Success”. This theme emphasizes financial aid not just as a means of access, but as a transformative tool for levelling the playing field in student outcomes. It invites discourse on how aid policies, practices, and support systems can close equity gaps, especially for students from marginalized communities.

The conference fee covers FAPSA Membership Fee, Gala dinner, conference fee, goody bag and refreshments.

Please note: A Maximum of 250 delegates will be accepted on a first come first payment 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:

The conference fee does not include accommodation therefore delegates who will need accommodation must make their own bookings.

Note:  Attendees who will arrive on Sunday, 19 October 2025 should include dinner in their Sunday accommodation booking. The Monday network session and Tuesday gala dinner functions are included in the conference registration fee.

This invitation serves as a call to member institutions and partners to start with preparations for the 2025 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.