Student Eligibility
NASFAA’s Professional Credentials provide financial aid administrators and professionals in related fields the opportunity to earn tangible recognition for mastery of content pertaining to federal Title IV aid administration. To earn this credential, candidates must know the student eligibility requirements for receipt of federal financial aid. Holding this credential demonstrates the ability to protect the integrity of the Title IV programs by ensuring—prior to awarding or disbursement of funds—that the school’s students meet all relevant student-related and program-related eligibility requirements.
Earning Criteria
Recipients must complete the earning criteria to earn this badge.
General Requirements
Financial aid professionals can qualify to sit for a test in at least one of the following ways:
- Complete an independent study on specific topics using a Self-Study Guide
- Take an instructor-led NASFAA U Online Course
- Demonstrate five or more years of well-rounded professional experience
- Attend a NASFAA U Authorized Event that uses the approved NASFAA curriculum
Assessment
The range of topics in this test include:
- General Concepts of Student Eligibility
- Criteria Checked Via the Application Process
- Criteria Checked and Monitored by the School
- Educational Coursework and Programs Affecting Student Eligibility and Changes in Eligibility
Tests may include questions pertaining to a variety of program structures, such as credit- or clock-hour, term or nonterm, standard or nonstandard term, undergraduate or graduate/professional programs, and programs of various length (shorter than one year, two-year, four-year, certificate, etc.).
NASFAA Professional Credentials do not expire; however, credentialed professionals may renew each credential. NASFAA recommends renewing credentials every three years, barring any major regulatory changes. Renewal is not mandatory.
Learn more about NASFAA’s Professional Credentials.
