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November 21, 2023 - Are you considering NASFAA’s Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program? Check your eligibility using our free Interactive Tool. Then make sure your resume is up-to-date and apply online. NASFAA continues to waive the application fee through June 30, 2024 -- a savings of $50. Begin your journey toward certification today!
November 15, 2023 - There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through the 21st of this month. 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 opens on December 1, 2023.
November 8, 2023 - Are you feeling nervous about taking NASFAA’s tests or exams? Don’t let fear become a barrier. Consider these strategies based on advice from experts, including tips for coping with your physical symptoms and recommendations to help boost your confidence. Remember, lots of people have successfully taken NASFAA’s credential tests and certification exam. Prepare well, and there's every reason to believe that you will be successful, too!
November 1, 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 right away. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. Utilize candidate resources to review for the exam.
October 26, 2023 - More financial aid professionals recently joined hundreds of financial aid professionals across the country who now hold the FAAC® designation. Check the Registry to see if any of your colleagues have been certified and congratulate them for this achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Commission, these individuals now qualify to receive a multitude of benefits. Would you like to become certified, too? The next testing window opens on the 1st -- or take advantage of any of the upcoming testing windows. Start by exploring your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool.
October 17, 2023 - Are you considering NASFAA’s Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program? Get a head start on celebrating Financial Aid Day by embarking on your journey to becoming an FAAC® and check your eligibility using our free Interactive Tool. Then make sure your resume is up-to-date and apply online. NASFAA continues to waive the application fee through June 30, 2024 -- a savings of $50. Begin your journey toward certification today!
October 11, 2023 - There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through the 21st of this month. 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 opens on November 1, 2023.
September 25, 2023 - More financial aid professionals recently joined hundreds of financial aid professionals across the country who now hold the FAAC® designation. Check the Registry to see if any of your colleagues have been certified and congratulate them for this achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Commission, these individuals now qualify to receive a multitude of benefits. Would you like to become certified, too? The next testing window opens on the 1st — or take advantage of any of the upcoming testing windows. Start by exploring your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool.
September 13, 2023 - There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through the 21st of this month. 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 opens on October 1, 2023.
September 6, 2023 - Are you considering NASFAA’s Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program? Check your eligibility using our free Interactive Tool. Then make sure your resume is up-to-date and apply online. NASFAA continues to waive the application fee through June 30, 2024 – a savings of $50. Begin your journey toward certification today!
September 1, 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 right away. 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.
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August 22, 2023 - For Craig Slaughter, FAAC®, financial aid has been more than just an occupation — it's been a profession deeply committed to the continuation of learning. As the director of financial aid at Kenyon College, Slaughter is currently bracing for the business that hits financial aid offices in August — bills are due, invoices need processing, and the new semester is right on the horizon. But amid all the phone calls and processing requests, he’s taken some time to remind those in the profession of the value of embarking on and completing the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam.
August 10, 2023 - There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through August 21, 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 opens on September 1, 2023.
August 1, 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 right away. 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.
July 7, 2023 - The best way to prepare for the certification exam? Use a two-part strategy: know what to expect, and review what you need to know. Now you can do both through NASFAA’s new Exam Preparation workshops and courses. Check the Events Calendar for authorized in-person workshops hosted by regional or state associations, or register now for one of NASFAA's new online courses. Join the first online course beginning Tuesday, July 11, 2023 or choose a later course. To register, you must have an approved application on file, so check your eligibility today and take advantage of the waived application fee to complete your application online.
June 21, 2023 - Starting July 1, 2023, testing windows for the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam will be the first three weeks of every month. Since the exam is remotely proctored, candidates need to schedule a date and time to sit for the exam within an available testing window. If your application has already been approved, make sure to purchase the exam and schedule your session online before your one-year eligibility period expires. Check your personal Dashboard to confirm that date. Learn more about the testing process and make sure you meet all of the technical requirements. If you haven’t applied yet, check your eligibility and complete your free application online today.
June 16, 2023 - More financial aid professionals recently joined hundreds of financial aid professionals across the country who now hold the FAAC® designation. Check the Registry to see if any of your colleagues have been certified and congratulate them for this achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Commission, these individuals now qualify to receive a multitude of benefits. Would you like to become certified, too? Explore your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool.
June 14, 2023 - Are you considering NASFAA’s Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program? Check your eligibility using our free Interactive Tool. Then make sure your resume is up-to-date and apply online. NASFAA continues to waive the application fee through June 30, 2024 – a savings of $50. Begin your journey toward certification today!
June 7 ,2023 - There are still seats available during the current testing window, which remains open through June 14, 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 opens on July 1, 2023.
June 1, 2023 - NASFAA is excited to announce new opportunities to help you get certified! Our new in-person and online exam preparation workshop experiences are designed to help you assess your current knowledge and highlight any areas of Title IV aid administration you may need to review further. The NASFAA-facilitated online workshops are accessible from anywhere. If you’re looking for an in-person experience, state and regional associations may also choose to host workshops facilitated by current FAACs using NASFAA’s new workshop materials. These workshops increase the likelihood of success on the knowledge exam and provide significant cost savings. Learn more about all of NASFAA’s candidate resources.
May 31, 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 right away. 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.
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.
Publication Date: 11/21/2023