The Scholarship Academy

SASI - Scholarship Academy Summer Institute 2026

SASI 2026

Scholarship Academy Summer Institute

July 23–24, 2026 Atlanta, GA 16 Hours · 3 Courses CEUs via Clayton State
Training Coordinator: Christopher Mance 470-355-1732 training@scholarshipacademy.org
Jul 23–24
Thursday & Friday
16
Training Hours
3
Comprehensive Courses
CEUs
Clayton State University

Training Coordinator

Christopher Mance
470-355-1732
training@scholarshipacademy.org
500 Bishop St NW, B-2 · Atlanta, GA 30318
Designed for
School Counselors College Advisors Nonprofit College Access Educational Consultants

Earn CEUs from Clayton State University

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are nationally recognized units that document structured professional learning

Why CEUs from Clayton State Matter

Your CEU certificate is issued through Clayton State University's Center for Continuing and Professional Education — a credentialed institution, not a self-issued badge.

  • Support annual evaluations, professional growth plans, or licensure renewal processes
  • Demonstrate specialization in college access, scholarship advising, and financial aid readiness
  • Build credibility with families, students, and school leadership
  • Create a portable record of professional development for new roles or expanded responsibilities

The Curriculum

Three courses delivered across two intensive days — 8 hours of training per day

3 Hours

Creating Healthier Financial Aid Cultures

  • Analyze financial aid culture and design sustainable financial aid systems
  • Implement celebration structures that normalize scholarship success
  • Develop strategies for engaging parents and families
  • Build infrastructure for robust tracking and evaluation including FAFSA support
8 Hours

Navigating the Scholarship Research Maze

  • Guide students in identifying their scholarship brand
  • Apply the "Good-Fit" scholarship research method
  • Tailored strategies for small student cohorts
  • Design individualized scholarship research action plans
5 Hours

The Science of Competitive Essay Writing

  • Techniques to improve your students' competitive writing skills
  • Integrating the three phases of essay editing for application competitiveness
  • Providing effective essay feedback
  • Create infrastructure to build college-level writing skills

What You'll Walk Away With

Two days of intensive, hands-on professional learning designed to transform how you support students

Certified Scholarship Consultant Pathway
Fulfill the training requirement toward earning your Certified Scholarship Consultant designation from The Scholarship Academy
Nationally Recognized Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Your CEUs are issued through Clayton State University's Center for Continuing and Professional Education — a credentialed institution
Train-the-Trainer Resources
Leave with practical templates, planning tools, and take-home resources to cascade learning to your team when you return to your school or organization
Individualized Scholarship Research Action Plans
Build customized, good-fit scholarship research strategies you can implement immediately with your students
Competitive Essay Editing & Coaching Frameworks
Practical three-phase essay editing process to improve the competitiveness of student scholarship applications
Sustainable Financial Aid Culture Strategies
Analyze your current culture and design systems that normalize scholarship success across your school or program
Parent & Family Engagement Playbook
Develop strategies for engaging parents and families as partners in the financial aid planning process
Tracking & Evaluation Infrastructure
Build a robust system for monitoring student financial aid planning progress and measuring outcomes
8 Months of Post-Training Technical Assistance
Receive 8 months of post-training support that includes implementation coaching, troubleshooting, progress monitoring, and quality improvement guidance to help your team put learning into practice and strengthen results over time

Your Path to Certification

Three steps from registration to Certified Scholarship Consultant

1

Register

Secure your seat and lock in your spot at SASI 2026. Pay by card or request a Purchase Order invoice.

2

Attend the Institute

Complete 16 hours of intensive, hands-on training across 2 days at our Atlanta location.

3

Earn Your Certification

Complete your workplan and pass the comprehensive exam to earn CEUs from Clayton State and your Certified Scholarship Consultant designation.

Ready to Secure Your Seat?

$2,000 per person · Group of 3 or more? 25% off — $1,500 per person

Venue & Location

Conveniently located in Atlanta's Westside corridor — easily accessible from major interstates and downtown hotels

Scholarship Academy Summer Institute 2026

500 Bishop Street NW, Suite B-2
Atlanta, GA 30318
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Questions? Contact Christopher Mance at 470-355-1732 or training@scholarshipacademy.org

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Questions? Contact Christopher Mance at 470-355-1732 or training@scholarshipacademy.org

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Order Summary

SASI 2026 · July 23–24, Atlanta

Attendees 1
Price per person $2,000
Total Due $2,000
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
Full refund — cancellations received on or before June 1, 2026
50% refund — cancellations received after June 1, 2026
Registrations are transferable — substitute a colleague at any time at no charge

To request a cancellation or transfer, contact training@scholarshipacademy.org

Event Schedule

Two full days of bootcamp-style professional development — meals provided both days

Key
Training
Meal (Provided)
Networking
Day Close
Day
1

Thursday, July 23

Training Day 1 · Evening Networking Dinner

9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast & Networking Provided
Open networking with fellow college access professionals over breakfast
10:00 AM
Training Begins — Morning Session
Courses begin · Detailed session breakdowns will be released closer to the event date
12:30 PM
Lunch Break Provided
Lunch provided for all registered attendees
1:00 PM
Training Resumes — Afternoon Session
Afternoon coursework continues through the end of day
6:00 PM
Day 1 Concludes
End of formal training for Day 1
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Networking Dinner Attendee Expense Location TBD

About the Networking Dinner

A curated dinner experience for attendees to connect in a relaxed setting. Location will be announced prior to the event. This dinner is at attendee expense and is optional but highly encouraged.

Day
2

Friday, July 24

Training Day 2 · Closing & Certification

8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast Provided
Breakfast provided as Day 2 begins
8:15 AM
Training Begins — Morning Session
Day 2 coursework opens — continued deep dives into curriculum content
12:00 PM
Lunch Break Provided
Lunch provided for all registered attendees
12:30 PM
Training Resumes — Afternoon Session
Final afternoon sessions and wrap-up activities
4:00 PM
Institute Closes & Certificates Awarded
Completion certificates presented · Next steps for Certified Scholarship Consultant pathway reviewed

Recommended Hotels

Five vetted options near the venue at 500 Bishop St NW — organized from budget-friendly to closest to venue

Consider arriving Wednesday, July 22 — Day 1 starts at 9 AM with breakfast and networking followed by training at 10 AM sharp. Arriving the evening before means you're rested, settled, and ready to hit the ground running.
Smart Value
Budget-friendly Midtown options with solid amenities · ~2–2.5 miles from venue
Hilton Garden Inn · Hilton

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown

97 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Est. rate
$105+/night
~2 mi from venue
Outdoor pool (Jr. Olympic length), Peloton fitness equipment, restaurant & bar
Mini-fridge, microwave & Keurig in every room; recently renovated
2 blocks from Midtown MARTA station — easy access to all of Atlanta
Located near Georgia Tech; walkable to Midtown restaurants & bars
Wed July 22 arrival: Quick rideshare to venue (~10 min); MARTA available as backup
Book at Hilton.com Directions
Hampton Inn & Suites · Hilton

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Midtown

1231 W Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Est. rate
$111+/night
~2.5 mi from venue
Free hot breakfast included daily — a real money-saver during the event
1231 Rooftop Bar with skyline views, craft cocktails & outdoor fire table
Arts Center MARTA station directly across the street
186 rooms; lobby on the 20th floor with panoramic city views
Wed July 22 arrival: Free breakfast on Thurs morning + rooftop drinks Wed evening to unwind before Day 1
Book at Hilton.com Directions
Upscale Midtown
Full-service hotels in Atlantic Station · ~1.4 miles from venue
Autograph Collection · Marriott

Twelve Midtown

361 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
Est. rate
$182+/night
~1.4 mi from venue
All-suite boutique hotel — full kitchens, separate living areas, some with balconies
Rooftop outdoor pool, 24-hr fitness center, Italian restaurant (Allora)
26-story building with Atlanta skyline views; ideal for extended stays
Heart of Atlantic Station — walkable dining, shopping & entertainment
Wed July 22 arrival: Easy 10-min drive to venue; rideshare widely available from Atlantic Station
Book at Marriott.com Directions
Embassy Suites · Hilton

Embassy Suites Atlanta Midtown

290 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
Est. rate
$120+/night
~1.4 mi from venue
Free cooked-to-order breakfast daily + complimentary evening social reception
All-suite layout — separate living area, sleeper sofa, microwave & refrigerator
Indoor pool, full fitness center, on-site restaurant & bar
Steps from Atlantic Station shopping, dining & entertainment
Wed July 22 arrival: Free breakfast included — no need to find morning food before Day 1
Book at Hilton.com Directions
Closest to Venue
Les than 1 mile from 500 Bishop St NW · Same neighborhood
Tribute Portfolio · Marriott

Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta

1 Interlock Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Est. rate
$200+/night
~0.7 mi from venue
Boutique hotel in The Interlock — rated #1 City Hotel in Atlanta
On-site restaurant & bar (Drawbar), fitness center, outdoor terrace with firepit
161 thoughtfully designed rooms; tech-forward amenities & EV charging
Marriott Bonvoy members: complimentary WiFi when booking direct
Wed July 22 arrival: Closest option to venue — minimal morning commute on Day 1
Book at Marriott.com Directions

Rates shown are estimates based on recent pricing and will vary by dates, availability, and booking platform. TSA has no affiliation with these properties and does not receive compensation for these recommendations.