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Allan W. Purdy Distinguished Service Award

The Allan W. Purdy Distinguished Service Award is one of the highest awards that NASFAA bestows. It may be awarded either for significant contributions in the furtherance of NASFAA's goals over a sustained period of time, or for a single contribution of such momentous importance as to deserve the award. An award recipient may come from the financial aid, political, educational, business, or other community.

2026 Allan W. Purdy Distinguished Service Award Winner

Heidi Carl, NASFAA National Chair; Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director, Purdue University

Heidi Carl is the Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of the Division of Financial Aid at Purdue University. She has 28 years of experience in financial aid, admissions, and enrollment management, with previous roles at Wabash College and the University of Indianapolis. Heidi earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and her master’s degree in higher education administration from Western Michigan University. She has held numerous elected and volunteer positions at the state, regional, and national levels, including past president of the Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA) and ISFAA (Indiana). She has served on NASFAA's Board of Directors as the MASFAA regional representative and as Chair of the Career Path Awareness for Financial Aid Administrators Thought Force. Heidi is deeply committed to advancing the profession, elevating recognition for financial aid professionals, and supporting training for the next generation of leaders in higher education financial aid.

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Allan W. Purdy Distinguished Service Award

2026 Allan W. Purdy Distinguished Service Award Winner

Heidi Carl, NASFAA National Chair; Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director, Purdue University

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