2017 COHEAO Mid Year Conference Delegate Page

Thank you for attending the 2017 COHEAO Mid Year Conference. We hope you find the conference to be informative and engaging. Please refer to this page for helpful updates and presentation materials as the event approaches.

The conference kicks off Sunday, July 30, with the Financial Wellness Task Force Meeting at 3:00 pm and the commercial and institutional member meetings at 4:15pm. Registration is the following morning, July 31 at 7:00am, with general sessions beginning at 8:30am. The Mid Year Agenda is Available Online. 

2017 Mid Year Conference Presentations

The following sessions at the 2017 COHEAO Mid Year Conference will include PowerPoint presentations: 

Monday, July 31

• 8:15 am –COHEAO Washington Update & Perkins Update, Harrison Wadsworth 
• 9:15 am-Insights from the CFPB, Pat Scherschel
• 10:30 am-Department of Education Update, Barbara Hoblitzell 
• 11:30am-Budgeting and Counseling of Students and Their Payment Plans, Corey Rethage
• 1:30pm-Perkins 101: Life of the Loan, Lori Hartung.
•  1:30 pm-Financial Responsibility Agreement Implementation, James Seward
•  2:40 pm-VA Overview of Chapter 33 and 1601, Sharon Jordan
  • Ch. 33 Pamphlet
  • Ch. 35 Pamphlet
  • Ch. 1606 Pamphlet
  • POE Fact Sheet
• 2:40 pm-Equal Credit and Opportunity Act, Richard Brown
• 3:45 pm-Bankruptcy and Ask an Attorney, Lou Wade, Richard Brown

Tuesday, August 1

• 9:00am-Financial Aid 101, Joe Weglarz
• 10:30 am-Financial Wellness from the Bursar Office, Lottia Windham
  • Campus Cab Program
  • Dedman Money Pit Scavenger Hunt Bonus Questions

Presentation materials for guests and speakers will be added to this page on a rolling basis. All presentations will be available as they are submitted.

Conference Hotel

The Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark is the site for the COHEAO Mid Year Conference. The Hotel is located at 1 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri, 63102, directly beside Keiner Plaza, just one block away from Busch stadium and Ballpark village. Maps and directions are available online, and the hotel may be reached at 1-314-421-1776. 

COHEAO Scholarship Squares 

 COHEAO scholarship squares were quite popular in DC at the Annual Meeting and we are seeking to repeat the success!  There are 64 squares on a 8 x 8 board that attendees may purchase, with proceeds going toward the COHEAO scholarship. It is a great opportunity to raise funds and win a prize! The squares will be tallied and prizes announced at the Reception & Scholarship Fundraiser Monday night, July 31 at 6:00 pm. 

The following items will be prizes:

• Grand Prize:  Amazon Echo ($179.95) or Polaroid Snap Touch Instant Print Digital Camera ($179.99)
• 2^nd Prize:  Gift Card ($100.00)
• 3^rd Prize:  Amazon Echo Dot ($49.95) or Bluetooth Headphones (~$60.00)

If you are interested in donating or have inquiries/questions, please contact Nancy Paris at 630-657-1277 or via email at nparis@rmscollects.com.

Local Attractions

The Hilton has suggested itineraries ranging from a few minutes, to full day or weekend long highlights. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the wonderful restaurants and tourist sites around Missouri’s Capitol. 

We look forward to seeing you in St. Louis!