The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' accredited Certified Financial Aid Administrator^® Program awards the FAAC^® designation.

Financial aid administrators like you work diligently to uphold the integrity of student aid programs. This certification program acknowledges your critical role in your institution’s success and enhances your professional credibility. 

Earning the FAAC^® designation:

• Advances and elevates the profession
• Inspires quality job performance
• Creates a competitive edge

Our Commitment to Your Success

NASFAA’s certification program is designed to recognize the knowledge and expertise of student financial aid administrators.

As part of our commitment to professional development, we offer 16 NASFAA Professional Credentials that measure competency in key areas of Title IV aid administration, with more than 43,000 credentials conferred since 2012. Certification is the next natural step in our efforts to further the careers of financial aid professionals across the country.

Earning the FAAC^® designation offers a valuable benchmark to our community, providing:

• Increased opportunity for career growth
• Validation of competencies essential to effective financial aid administration
• National recognition via industry assessment

We want to help you be successful on your journey towards the FAAC^® designation! We’ve developed several candidate resources to help you prepare, including online exam preparation workshops. Additionally, you can ask your regional and state associations about in-person exam preparation opportunities.

Get Certified

You could qualify today if you already have the right combination of employment, education, and experience, so take a moment to review the requirements.

Check Your Eligibility | Apply Now

Your personal Certification Dashboard makes it easy to track each step of your certification journey—from applying to the program and scheduling your exam, to monitoring your recertification progress. Take the first step toward your future as a FAAC^® by applying today

Dashboard | Get Certified | Stay Certified

Your employer can support you in many ways, including dedicated preparation time and financial assistance. Review the program fees associated with certification, and consider using our customizable justification letter to request support from your supervisor.

Program Fees | Justification Letter

Explore the remarkable achievements of certified financial aid professionals and read the Certification Insider to see what current FAACs have to say about their experiences with the program.

FAAC Highlights | Certification Insider

For More Information

To learn more about the certification, review the Candidate Handbook and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Still have questions? Fill out this form or email the certification program staff at [email protected].

Candidate Handbook | Certification FAQs | Email [email protected]