UTRS InfoSec will be presenting at the upcoming FAS Spring Seminar 2026, April 30–May 1 at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa in Coronado, California. This 2-day event is designed to equip higher education professionals with the insights, tools, and strategies needed to navigate the increasingly complex financial aid landscape. Hosted by Financial Aid Services, the seminar brings together experts and practitioners from across the country to address evolving regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and emerging risks impacting colleges and universities. This year’s program places a particular emphasis on what’s new and what’s changing, including key developments arising from the One Big Beautiful Bill.
The FAS Spring Seminar is tailored for financial aid administrators, compliance professionals, and institutional leaders responsible for ensuring accuracy, accountability, and student success within aid programs. With sessions spanning federal policy updates, audit readiness, process optimization, and risk management, the conference delivers actionable knowledge that attendees can immediately apply within their institutions. In an environment where data sensitivity, regulatory scrutiny, and cyber infiltration continue to intensify, the importance of integrating strong cybersecurity practices into financial aid operations has never been greater.
Attendees will benefit from a collaborative setting that fosters peer exchange, expert guidance, and forward-looking discussion on the intersection of compliance and technology. For institutions seeking to strengthen their operational resilience, safeguard sensitive student data, and maintain regulatory confidence, the seminar offers a timely and highly relevant opportunity. UTRS InfoSec’s participation underscores its commitment to delivering practical, solutions-driven support that helps higher education institutions address cybersecurity challenges without disrupting critical financial aid processes.
Sessions are led by industry experts, legal and compliance professionals, and FAS specialists, offering both strategic insight and hands-on guidance. Larry Hershman, Managing Director of UTRS InfoSec, will be co-presenting the session Striking Gold in Cybersecurity: Sheriffing the Financial Aid Frontier. In this session with Michelle Hon Donovan, Partner at Duane Morris, LLP, attendees will gain actionable insights to deal with and prevent cyber incidents. They’ll learn specifically how financial aid offices are targeted by cyberattackers and how to respond in the first critical hours of a financial aid cyber incident. Higher education professionals will also learn what concrete, achievable changes schools can implement quickly to improve readiness.