Registration is NOW OPEN for the FAVES Annual Regional Conference in St. Pete Beach, Fl from June 1 to June 4, 2026.  The conference offers a 4-day training experience for School Certifying Officials (SCOs) working with Military & Veteran Education Benefits/GI Bill?.

Presentations will be delivered by SAA and other VA representatives. This year, some VA representatives will present both in-person and virtually at the conference. Ample time will be dedicated to in-depth discussions about your programs and answering your questions, whether in-person or online. The conference is an excellent opportunity for SCOs throughout the Country, not just in Florida!

Topics Include:

Enrollment Manager

Compliance Visits

Debt Management

NCD Schools

85/15

Additional Sizzle tickets will only be available for purchase at the door via Cash App for $60.00 per person.

If you want to pay by check, please contact the FAVES Treasurer at favestreasurer@flfaves.org.  Deadline for check payment is May 15, 2026.

Tradewinds Resort Reservations:

Rooms are available for a discounted rate of $206 per night, the room rate includes a resort fee of $55.00 per day until May 1, 2026, or the rooms are full.  It will show a net rate and the resort fee separated out (Ex: $151.00 room rate and $55.00 resort fee = $206.00). At the time of check-in, there will be an incidental charge of $100.00 placed on your card for each room reservation per night.  To book your room reservation click the link below or call Phone: 800-360-4016. When entering your personal information and address, be sure to use USA as the country and only your 5-digit zip code.

Reservation Discount Code:

URL: https://book.passkey.com/go/FAVES

The Tradewinds Island Grand has undergone quite a few renovations: The Breckenridge Building has new restaurants, shops, and a new fitness center which are now all open and ready to serve you.

Pete’s Gulf Bistro                         Playa Taco Cocina Y Tequileria           Gulfside Kitchen

The Hall offers:

Coastal Pizza                 Ice Cream Shop & Candy Bar              Sunshine Grounds N’ Goods

https://www.tradewindsresort.com/eat-drink

Fitness Center: https://www.tradewindsresort.com/island-grand-beach-resort/explore/spa-fitness-center

Tax Exempt:

If you are tax-exempt, please submit your tax-exempt form before your arrival. To do so, contact the reservations team at 727-363-2212 and reference the FAVES group reservation to submit your tax-exempt form.

Parking Fee:

Parking for overnight guests will be charged a parking rate, which is currently $20.00 per day and is subject to change.

Parking for non-overnight drive-in guests will be subject to availability and will be charged a parking rate, which is currently $20.00 per day and is subject to change.

FAVES Presenters:

To our presenters, FAVES will email you a separate registration link specific to our presenters. The Room reservation link will be the same, however the conference registration link will differ.

This year’s SIZZLE is bringing the bright lights of Las Vegas!

Dress to impress in your best Vegas glam — think sequins, rhinestones, and all things bold and flashy — and get ready to light up the night in unforgettable style.