Justification Kit | Compliance Schools - Foundational

Justify Attending ABA Compliance Schools

You recognize the value of attending one of the ABA Compliance Schools. But in order to attend, you need to secure approval for your time away from the office as well as registration funds from your organization. Using this Justification Kit, you will find everything you need to present your business case.

General Tips & Talking Points

• High Return on Investment: Outline how the time and money being spent for you to attend ABA’s Compliance Schools will help take your skills – and your bank’s performance – to the next level.
• Efficient & Cost Effective: ABA Foundational Compliance School, ABA Intermediate Compliance School, and ABA Advanced Compliance School offer a comprehensive, time-intensive learning environment. Your attendance will be much more cost-effective and time-efficient compared to registering for multiple seminars or webinars.
• World-class Education: The schools provide an in-depth curriculum developed and delivered by the banking industry's top thought leaders and practitioners that is unparalleled in the industry.
• Three Programs Built to Suit Your Needs: The ABA Compliance Schools content is appropriate for institutions of all sizes. Additionally, multiple program offerings provide an educational environment tailored to meet the needs of compliance professionals at every stage of their career. 

Next Steps

1. Offer to prepare a short presentation for your colleagues to share what you will learn, maximizing your bank’s ROI for your attendance. Mention that course materials you will receive during the School can be be used as a valuable resource tool for your team as you look to identify solutions for your clients.
2. Be ready with a plan that shows who will cover for you while you are attending one of the ABA Compliance Schools. 

Sample Justification Email: 

Below is a template for you to use to justify attending the ABA Compliance Schools. Text highlighted in yellow should be personalized for your needs. You may contact ABA’s Nyel Rountree for more information on the schools. For information on the key topics that will be taught at the school, visit our website school curriculum.

Hi <Supervisor's Name>, 

I would like to attend the ABA Virtual Foundational Compliance School, Nov.5 through Nov. 19, 2025. The program runs over three weeks with alternating days. In the first week, sessions are held on Wednesday and Friday. The second week includes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The final week concludes with sessions on Monday and Wednesday. This schedule structure enables me to stay on top of my responsibilities at the office while completing the school. 

After thorough research, I believe the ABA Foundational Compliance School offers the most valuable education for financial compliance professionals. Its expert-led curriculum, designed by and for bankers, provides the strategic insights and skills needed to navigate today’s complex regulatory environment. 

The program combines top-tier instruction with peer collaboration, enriching the learning experience through diverse perspectives and real-world examples. Key topics—such as <insert applicable topics from the respective school’s curriculum> are covered in depth, aligning directly with my professional goals.

I’ve identified several courses that will significantly enhance my contributions to <insert bank name>, making this a smart investment in my compliance career.

Registration Cost:

• School Fee: <$ ABA Member> (Nonmember $)
• Bundle opportunity: 

Registration fees include access to the school's platform, which includes networking opportunities with fellow students and subject matter experts. In addition, it includes on-demand content, live courses, and session materials to complement the school materials which will be shipped to me.

As you can see, I am enthusiastic about this opportunity and the benefits that both I and <insert bank name> will realize because of my attendance. Thank you for your consideration! 

Sincerely, 
<your name here>