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# Wisconsin Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Spring Conference 2026 (Gruenhagen Conference Center and Residence Life): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/wisconsin-association-of-student-financial-aid-administrators-spring-conference-oshkosh
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/wisconsin-association-of-student-financial-aid-administrators-spring-conference-oshkosh/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/wisconsin-association-of-student-financial-aid-administrators-spring-conference-oshkosh/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/wisconsin-association-of-student-financial-aid-administrators-spring-conference-oshkosh/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/wisconsin-association-of-student-financial-aid-administrators-spring-conference-oshkosh/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/wisconsin-association-of-student-financial-aid-administrators-spring-conference-oshkosh/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/gruenhagen-conference-center-and-residence-life-oshkosh

- **Dates:** Mar 18–20, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Gruenhagen Conference Center and Residence Life (https://conventions.com/venues/gruenhagen-conference-center-and-residence-life-oshkosh)
- **Attendance:** 550+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official WASFAA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Finance, FinTech & Banking • Higher Education Financial Services
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/wisconsin-association-of-student-financial-aid-administrators-spring-conference-oshkosh

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Wisconsin Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Spring Conference brings 550+ B2B professionals and buyers in Higher Education Financial Services to Gruenhagen Conference Center and Residence Life in Oshkosh, WI (Mar 18–20, 2026). Gruenhagen Conference Center serves as a primary hub for Wisconsin higher education professional association meetings and state-level financial aid summits. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Sallie Mae.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Sallie Mae** (salliemae.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Higher Education Financial Services Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking Executive Outlook • Higher Education Financial Services Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Sallie Mae** (Gold (Booth #12) — Higher Education Financial Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Oshkosh Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$213/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Oshkosh Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$280/nt show week vs. ~$193/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Oshkosh Prime Chop House & Wine Cellar** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 16–110 Seated PDR • 240 Full Buyout · Min: $4,200 – $21,000 F&B Min
- **Gruenhagen Conference Center and Residence Life District Wood-Fired Grill & Terrace** (New American, Seafood & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 35–190 Reception • 320 Full Buyout · Min: $5,500 – $26,000 F&B Min
- **Trattoria & Sommelier Vault (Oshkosh Downtown)** (Northern Italian & Private Wine Rooms, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 12–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,000 – $11,500 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Wisconsin Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Spring Conference in Oshkosh?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Wisconsin Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Spring Conference (Gruenhagen Conference Center and Residence Life, Oshkosh) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Oshkosh EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Gruenhagen Conference Center and Residence Life for Wisconsin Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Spring Conference?
Gruenhagen Conference Center and Residence Life is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Oshkosh Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Oshkosh is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.