FAQs

GENERAL
Registration
Room & Board
Travel
Financial Support
Childcare
Other

  • Individuals that are 19 to 35 years old may attend. Exceptions are given to 18 year olds that have graduated high school in spring of 2025 and are completing their first year of university or CEGEP (Quebec residents), and married couples where one spouse is under 35 years old and the other is over 35 years old. 


    If you have any questions about age eligibility, please email us at nayac.ubf@gmail.com.

  • The early bird registration cost is $350 USD and the regular registration cost is $400 USD. 

    Early bird registration ends at 11:59 PST, March 29, 2026. Regular registration closes at 11:59 PST, May 3, 2026.

  • NAYAC 2026 will take place at The Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio). 

  • The theme of NAYAC 2026 focuses on Jesus’ identity as our Lord and Savior. We recognize that young adult believers come on a spectrum of Christian belief and many will have different answers when faced with the question - “Who is Jesus?” Regardless of if you consider yourself exploring christianity or a firm believer, we welcome you to have honest reflection of your beliefs, engage deeply with the scripture, and to understand what it means for Jesus to be your Lord and Saviour.

  • Unfortunately at this time, we will not be allowing graduating high school seniors to attend. 

  • As of now, there is no definitive plan of another NAYAC. The planning committee will continue to seek the Lord’s direction on this matter.

  • Early bird registration ends on March 29, 2026. Regular registration closes on May 3, 2026.

  • You will have the ability to pay upon the final page of your registration form. We give the option to pay in full or in partial installments. For partial installments, a $100 USD downpayment must be paid to reserve your spot. Your total fee will be due by May 10, 2026. 

    If you have any additional questions about payments, please email us at nayac.ubf@gmail.com. 

  • Regardless of full or half time attendance, the registration fee will stay the same. 

  • Cancellations that happen prior to April 12, 2026 results in the refund of whatever total payment you have submitted minus $35 USD. Any cancellation that happens after April 12, 2026 will not result in any refund.

  • For any cancellations, please reach out to nayac.ubf@gmail.com. 

  • We offer two meal plans:

    1) A full meal plan includes: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners from Friday dinner to Monday lunch. (Early Bird: $350 USD, Regular: $400 USD)

    2) A full meal plan without breakfast includes: Only 3 lunches and 3 dinners from Friday dinner to Monday lunch. (Early Bird: $320 USD, Regular: $370 USD)

    Please select your preference on your registration form.

  • Children 0 to 2 years old cost $10 USD while children 3 to 5 years old cost $150 USD. Unlike adult attendees, there is no early bird discount for children attendees, but the same cancellation policies apply.

  • Yes! Please check out our financial support page for more information. 

  • Yes, you may transfer your registration to any individual that is 19 to 35 years old if you are no longer able to attend. Please reach out to nayac.ubf@gmail.com with the name of the individual you would like to transfer your registration to.

  • Yes, pillows, linens, and towels will be provided.

  • Yes, room and board, as well as dining, at The Ohio State University is covered through the registration cost.

    If you have any additional questions about payments, please email us at nayac.ubf@gmail.com. 

  • Please indicate who you would like to room with on your registration form and we will try our best to put you together. You can only have one roommate.

  • Yes. Please indicate in your registration form who your spouse is. 

  • Yes, families (parents coming with young children) must be roomed together. Each family room comes with two twin-sized beds, individual pillows, and two sets of bedding. Please bring additional linens and beddings that may be necessary for your children. For families with more than two children that need their own bed, please reach out to nayac.ubf@gmail.com for accommodations and special pricing.

  • Yes, laundry will be available at the conference site. 

  • We allow children up to the age of 5 to come to the conference. If you would like to bring multiple children where one or more are over the age of 5, please email us at nayac.ubf@gmail.com. 

    Children ages 0-2 years must always be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. There will be a room provided for these parents to watch the live streaming of the program. 

    Children ages 3-5 years will be allowed to attend our childcare program, which will run during the main sessions and group bible studies.

  • Children 0 to 2 years old cost $10 USD while children 3 to 5 years old cost $150 USD. Unlike adult attendees, there is no early bird discount for children attendees, but the same cancellation policies apply.

  • Yes, we require families (parents coming with children ages 0-5 years) to register together. Please have one parent register first and at the end of the registration form, you will see the option to add another family member.

  • Please refer to the question “Can families room together?” in the Rooming section.

  • There are multiple ways to get to our conference. If flying, we recommend that you arrive and depart from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). If driving, parking on campus will be available. Please talk to your chapter leaders about organizing group transportation. 

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is about a 15 minute drive from The Ohio State University. Airport transportation will be provided from 1:30PM to 6:00PM on the first day and from 1PM to 3PM on the last day. Individuals that arrive outside of those hours will be responsible for their own transportation. Ubers and Lyfts are relatively easy (and inexpensive) to get in Columbus, Ohio.

  • Yes, overnight paid parking will be available at the Ohio Union South Garage. 

  • We discourage attendees from finding alternative lodging, so that they can participate fully at the conference.

  • We recommend that you plan to arrive at a time that will allow you to attend our first activity at 4:30PM. Check-in will start at 2PM and dinner will start at 5:30PM. 

  • Our last program will end around 1PM. We recommend that those that are flying to book flights that are after 3:30PM to have ample time to eat lunch and go to the airport. Airport transportation will be provided from 1PM to 3:30PM. 

  • Thanks to the support from UBF HQ and donors from across North America, we are able to offer some financial assistance for attendees in need. Please complete our application to be considered. 

  • There are a few requirements to be able to apply:

    • Between the age of 19 to 35 years old.

    • Attending a USA or CA UBF chapter for at least one year. 

    • Have already registered for the conference with at least a $100 downpayment. 

  • Financial support is given on a case-by-case basis and is not rewarded to all that apply. 

  • Those selected for financial support will receive further information from us for more details. 

  • At this time we only allow attendees that are within the age eligibility to attend. Rest assured, we will take good care of your bible student :)

  • Yes, there are many ways that you can be involved! When you register, you will have the option to express interest in serving. 

  • Please reach out to nayac.ubf@gmail.com