To recognize the achievement of those who earn the FAAC^® designation, NASFAA created a multitude of opportunities for FAACs to share their accomplishment and benefit from being part of a strong community.

Individual Benefits

• Inclusion on the Certified Financial Aid Administrator^® Program Registry.
• Use the “FAAC^®” acronym  in professional settings, on resumes, email signatures, etc.
• Display your certificate and wear the lapel pin provided by NASFAA.
• Share your accomplishment by posting your digital badge on social media, in an email signature, or embed it within a website.
•  Use the customizable announcement letter and press release template to share your achievement with employers, professional associations, and on social media platforms. 
  • Use the Justification Letter to gain support to pursue the FAAC^® designation.
  • Check out how FAACs are being recognized by their institutions.
• Promote your accomplishment on social media, making sure to tag @nasfaa and use hashtags #NASFAA and #NASFAAcertified.
  • Search the hashtags and visit the #WhyCertify campaign page to hear from FAACs why they became certified.

FAAC Community Opportunities

• Join the FAAC Slack channel, a shared community space for connecting with other FAACs and reflecting on the present and future condition of the financial aid profession.
• Connect with fellow FAACs on LinkedIn.
• Qualify to attend the FAAC Forum held in conjunction with NASFAA’s Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo, to network and explore important issues facing the financial aid community.
• Participate in coffee chats (coming soon!) and other virtual events available only to FAACs.

Recertification Benefits For All FAACs 

• 15 percent discount on first recertification
• Updated certificate and digital badge
• Updated listing on the Registry 

Recertification Benefits For The 100+ Club 

• 40 percent discount on recertification
• Special digital badge
• New 100+ lapel pin
• Inclusion on the 100+ Club Registry

Keep an eye out for news and additional opportunities for the FAAC^® community in Certification News.

Already certified? Visit the FAAC^® Benefits Hub and help us spread the word with our #WhyCertify campaign.

Not certified yet? Get certified and join this growing community of FAACs across the country.

Read the Certification Insider to see what current FAACs^® have to say about their experiences with the program.