October Webinar
Don’t get locked out! The 2026 1098-T filing changes you need to know
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 2pm EST
Free for members, $49 for non-members
Filing season is creeping up fast, and this year, the old way of doing things is officially a thing of the past. If your institution files 1098-Ts, this is a transition you absolutely cannot afford to miss.
We’re hosting an engaging, straightforward webinar with higher education 1098T expert Christine Blakney to break down everything you need to know for the 2026 reporting season (filed in 2027).
What’s on the agenda:
Christine Blakney is the Senior Managing Director of Student Business Services at Texas Tech University. She has worked in higher education since 2003 and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Christy is the 2021 NACUBO Student Financial Services Award recipient and is a current member and past Chair of the NACUBO Student Financial Services Council. She currently serves as President for THEBO and Board Member of COHEAO.
Please note that this registration uses our new registration form.
October Webinar
Red Flags & Real Cases: Inside Financial Aid Fraud Investigations
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 1pm EST
Free for members, $49 for non-members
Presented by Isabel Douroupis, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) for the U. E. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General (ED OIG).
This presentation will provide a fraud awareness presentation that gives an overview of the OIG, discussion of fraud risk indicators, tips on how to reduce a financial aid office’s risk for fraud, site real case examples, and how to report fraud.
Please note that this registration uses our new registration form.
COHEAO Annual Conference Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined COHEAO’s 2026 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. from May 31 to June 2, and to those who stayed for legislative visits on June 3. It was a strong few days of learning, networking, and advocacy, and COHEAO was especially honored to welcome Deputy Undersecretary James Bergeron as the special guest speaker.
COHEAO’s Annual Conference brought members together for timely updates, practical strategies, and meaningful conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing higher education finance. Attendees heard from leaders across the field, participated in lively discussions, and helped make the event a success. COHEAO extends its sincere thanks to all attendees, presenters, and panelists for their time, insight, and engagement.
This year’s agenda was packed with timely topics and expert panels, including:
A special thank-you again to Deputy Undersecretary James Bergeron, and to everyone who helped make the conference such a valuable experience for the COHEAO community!
Here’s to another remarkable year ahead! Stay tuned for exciting announcements and details about our next annual conference. We can’t wait to see you again in 2027!
To access presentations from the 2026 COHEAO Annual Conference, please click here. For COHEAO Members Only.