Certification News
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Recent Certification News
May 26, 2023 - More than 400 financial aid professionals across the country now hold the FAAC® designation. Check the Registry to see if any of your colleagues are certified and send them well-deserved congratulations! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Commission, these individuals qualify to receive a multitude of benefits. If you’re interested in becoming certified, explore your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool. The next testing window opens on May 31, 2023 and many more testing windows are available.
April 5, 2023 - Get the recognition you deserve with the FAAC® designation. The current testing window is open through Wednesday, April 19, 2023. If your application has already been approved, purchase the certification knowledge exam and schedule your session online. If you haven’t applied yet, take advantage of the waived application fee and complete your application online now. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize several candidate resources to review for the exam.
March 31, 2023 - Hundreds of financial aid professionals across the country now hold the FAAC® designation. Check the Registry to see if any of your colleagues have been certified and send them a well deserved congratulations! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Commission, these individuals now qualify to receive a multitude of benefits. If you’re interested in becoming certified, the next testing window opens next week, on April 5, 2023. Explore your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool.
March 28, 2023 - NASFAA is pleased to announce that Jessica Flogaites, FAAC®, associate director of financial aid strategic initiatives and partnerships at University of Pittsburgh, has been selected by the commissioners as the next chair-elect. Jessica will continue to represent the eastern region for the next three years as one of the elected officers of the commission. With several service terms ending in June, NASFAA also is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Jacquez-Amador, FAAC®, Melet Leafgreen, FAAC®, Lacey Ledwich, FAAC®, and Vandeen McKenzie, FAAC® will join the commission as of July 1, 2023 to help represent the financial aid community.
March 21, 2023 - There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through March 29, 2023. Be sure to schedule your exam session soon to secure the time that works best for you. If you haven’t applied yet, take advantage of the waived application fee and complete your application online today. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize these candidate resources to help you prepare for the exam. Can’t make it this time? The next testing window is April 5, 2023.
March 15, 2023 - Get the recognition you deserve with the FAAC® designation. The current testing window is open through Wednesday, March 29, 2023. If your application has already been approved, purchase the certification knowledge exam and schedule your session online. If you haven’t applied yet, take advantage of the waived application fee and complete your application online now. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize several candidate resources to review for the exam.
February 24, 2023 - Hundreds of financial aid professionals across the country now hold the FAAC® designation. Check to see if any of your colleagues have been certified and send them a well deserved congratulations! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Commission, these individuals now qualify to receive a multitude of benefits. If you’re interested in becoming certified, the next testing window opens on March 15, 2023. Explore your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool.
February 21, 2023 - Get the recognition you deserve with the FAAC® designation. If your application has already been approved, purchase the certification knowledge exam and schedule your session online. If you haven’t applied yet, take advantage of the waived application fee and complete your application online now. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize several candidate resources to review for the exam.
February 15, 2023 - Wondering if the FAAC® designation is right for you? We asked four FAACs to share insights about their experience with the program, including why they decided to pursue certification, how they prepared for the knowledge exam, and how they benefit from holding the FAAC designation. Their responses may address some of your questions and give you the encouragement you need to take the next step in your own professional development. Read their responses and then check your own eligibility. The next two-week testing window opens February 22, 2023.
February 14, 2023 - There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through March 9, 2023. Be sure to schedule your exam session soon to secure the time that works best for you. If you haven’t applied yet, take advantage of the waived application fee and complete your application online today. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize these candidate resources to help you prepare for the exam. Can’t make it this time? The next testing window is March 15, 2023.
January 26, 2023 - The most recent certification testing window has closed and the Registry continues to grow! Hundreds of financial aid professionals across the country now hold the FAAC® designation. Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Commission, these individuals now qualify to receive a multitude of benefits. If you’re interested in becoming certified, the next testing window opens on February 22, 2023. Explore your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool.
January 24, 2023 - To provide certification candidates with more flexibility and opportunities to become certified, NASFAA recently added a two-week testing window into the schedule, beginning on Wednesday, March 15-29, 2023. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Check if you qualify using our interactive eligibility tool.
January 17, 2023 - Validate your knowledge and experience by earning the FAAC® designation, and qualify to attend exclusive events, such as the FAAC Forum in February. There are a few seats available during the January testing window and the next window opens on February 22, 2023, followed by a recently announced March testing window. If your application has already been approved, purchase the certification knowledge exam and schedule your session online. If you haven’t applied yet, complete your application online today. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize the Exam Preparation Guide to aid your studies.
January 10, 2023 - Qualify to attend the FAAC Forum in February by getting certified during the upcoming testing window that runs Wednesday, January 11-25, 2023. If your application has already been approved, purchase the certification knowledge exam and schedule your session online. If you haven’t applied yet, complete your application online now. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize several candidate resources to review for the exam.
January 4, 2023 - NASFAA is pleased to announce that the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® (CFAA) Program Commission recently approved an alternative pathway for candidates to qualify to sit for the certification knowledge exam. The Commission has determined that financial aid administrators with 10 or more years of professional financial-aid related experience may qualify without holding a bachelor’s degree. Explore whether you qualify using our interactive eligibility tool. The upcoming testing window opens next Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
December 22, 2022 - The most recent certification testing window has closed and the Registry continues to grow! Hundreds of financial aid professionals across the country now hold the FAAC® designation. Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Commission, these individuals now qualify to receive a multitude of benefits. If you’re interested in becoming certified, the next testing window opens on January 11, 2022. Explore your eligibility today using our free interactive tool.
December 19, 2022 - Validate your knowledge and experience by earning the FAAC® designation… and qualify to attend exclusive events, such as the FAAC Forum in February. There are a few seats available during the December testing window and the next window opens on January 11, 2023. If your application has already been approved, purchase the certification knowledge exam and schedule your session online. If you haven’t applied yet, complete your application online today. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize the Exam Preparation Guide to aid your studies.
December 14, 2022 - There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through December 21, 2022. Be sure to schedule your exam session soon to secure the time that works best for you. If you haven’t applied yet, complete your application online today. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize these candidate resources to help you prepare for the exam. Can’t make it this time? The next testing window is January 11-25, 2023.
December 6, 2022 - Qualify to attend the FAAC® Forum in February by getting certified during the upcoming testing window that runs Wednesday, December 7-21, 2022. If your application has already been approved, purchase the certification knowledge exam and schedule your session online. If you haven’t applied yet, complete your application online now. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize several candidate resources to review for the exam.
December 5, 2022 - With the NASFAA Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo just two months away, we’re highlighting one of the five pathways members can register for, the FAAC® Forum, with Dr. Christina Tangalakis, chair of the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program Commission.
December 1, 2022 - It’s been three years since the launch of NASFAA's Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program. This year, we focused on recertification and supporting the community of FAACs. Of the first cohort of FAACs eligible for renewal by the end of the fiscal year, nearly 80% renewed their designation. More than 40 of them renewed having earned well above 100 recertification points, qualifying for special benefits as members of the new 100+ Club. They were joined by 50 new FAACs from across the country for a total of 304 FAACs in all six regions and 45 states by the end of the year. NASFAA's Professional Credential program also continues to grow as members earn new credentials and renew existing credentials. By the end of this fiscal year, more than 28,770 credentials were earned or renewed; 8,488 professionals earned at least one credential; and 234 top credential earners earned all available NASFAA Professional Credentials. Read more about NASFAA’s Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program and Professional Credentials program on pages 27-28 of NASFAA Now, our annual impact report.
November 22, 2022 - Are you interested in learning more about NASFAA’s Certified Financial Aid Administrator® (CFAA) Program? We asked four FAACs to share insights about their experience with the program, including why they decided to pursue certification, how they prepared for the knowledge exam, and how they benefit from holding the FAAC designation. Their responses may address some of your questions and give you the encouragement you need to take the next step in your own professional development. Learn more now.
November 21, 2022 - Those who have earned the FAAC® designation have demonstrated breadth of knowledge of benefit to their employers, their colleagues, and the students and families seeking assistance — and they’re not afraid to dive deep into thorny issues. The FAAC Forum at NASFAA’s 2023 Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo gives you the chance to connect with others in your community and collaborate on big picture issues facing the financial aid profession. Explore the schedule and register today! If you're interested in becoming certified and qualifying to attend this event, verify your eligibility using our free interactive tool.
November 4, 2022 - The most recent certification testing window has closed and the registry continues to grow! Hundreds of financial aid professionals across the country now hold the FAAC® designation. Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Commission, these individuals now qualify to receive a multitude of benefits. If you're interested in becoming certified, the next testing window opens on Dec. 7, 2022. Explore your eligibility today using our free interactive tool.
October 31, 2022 - Today is the last day to take advantage of the waived certification application fee, a savings of $50. Start your journey towards earning the FAAC® designation by checking your eligibility and submitting your application. Upon approval, you will have one year to prepare for and sit for the knowledge exam. NASFAA has developed a suite of resources to aid your preparation, including a self-assessment worksheet and exam prep guide. Learn more about the certification process by viewing this recorded Certification Insider Zoom session. Get started today!
October 26, 2022 - There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through November 2, 2022. Be sure to schedule your exam session soon to secure the time that works best for you. If you haven’t applied yet, complete your application online today. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize these candidate resources to help you prepare for the exam. Can’t make it this time? The next testing window is December 7-21, 2022.
October 25, 2022 - Take advantage of the certification application waiver and apply today to get certified! The FAAC® designation will open doors for your professional growth and provide you with added credibility as you help students and work across campus. NASFAA has developed a suite of resources to help you prepare for the knowledge exam, which is available to you for a year after your application is approved. Check your eligibility for the certification program, and apply today!
October 21, 2022 - Ready to add the FAAC® designation to your name? The current testing window is now open through November 2, 2022. If your application has already been approved, purchase the certification knowledge exam and schedule your session online. If you haven’t applied yet, complete your application online now. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize these candidate resources to help you prepare for the exam.
October 17, 2022 - Financial aid administrators play an important role in the world of higher education. Get the credit you deserve by adding the FAAC® designation to your signature. Current FAACs have cited increased validation and credibility after becoming certified. In honor of Financial Aid Day on October 19, NASFAA has waived the fee for the certification application now through October 31, 2022, a savings of $50. No promo code is needed. Once your application is approved, you will have one year to sit for the knowledge exam - plenty of time to utilize the candidate resources and prepare for the exam. Check your eligibility for the certification program, and apply today!
Publication Date: 5/26/2023
