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June 13, 2025 - 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. FAAC® candidates preparing to take the certification exam can use these candidate resources. 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.
June 12, 2025 - Ready to earn the FAAC® designation? Great news: NASFAA is extending the reduced rate for Online Exam Preparation Workshops through the 2025-26 year. These workshops include complimentary access to the Exam Preparation Guide and knowledge exam, so there’s no need to purchase them separately. Learn more about certification, apply online, and secure your spot at a future workshop today. Got questions? Contact us at [email protected].
June 6, 2025 - During June and July, current and future candidates can reserve a 1-on-1 Strategy Session with a Certification Team member. These sessions are designed to help you develop a plan tailored to your needs, explore potential exam preparation strategies, and build confidence as you approach exam day. Participants tell us these sessions helped them clarify the testing process and prepare more confidently for the exam. Strategy Sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity. Reserve your Strategy Session today!
June 4, 2025 - Ready to earn the FAAC® designation? NASFAA’s CFAA Exam Preparation Workshops offer the most effective path to certification — with higher success rates than independent study and built-in support to boost your confidence. Registration includes complimentary access to the Exam Preparation Guide and knowledge exam, as well as a practice exam available only to workshop attendees. You can register now for one of NASFAA’s online workshops or look for an in-person workshop offered by your regional or state association. Apply online and then secure your spot at a future workshop today. Got questions? Contact us.
June 2, 2025 - Get the recognition you deserve by earning the FAAC® designation. If your application has already been approved, purchase the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam. Schedule your session online until the 21st of this month, or any of the upcoming testing windows. 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.
May 23, 2025 - Congratulations to the latest group of financial aid professionals who have earned the FAAC® designation! They join an exclusive community of certified professionals recognized for their dedication to the field of financial aid. Want to see if any of your colleagues are among the newly certified? Visit the Registry to celebrate their achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator Commission, these professionals now enjoy access to valuable benefits and opportunities. Inspired to become an FAAC®? The next testing window opens on the 1st, with more to follow. Check your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool. Your path to certification begins now.
May 14, 2025 - 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. FAAC® candidates preparing to take the certification exam can use these candidate resources. 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.
May 1, 2025 - Get the recognition you deserve by earning the FAAC® designation. If your application has already been approved, purchase the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam. Schedule your session online until the 21st of this month, or any of the upcoming testing windows. 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.
April 24, 2025 - NASFAA is excited to introduce our new, live directories for the Credential Earners Honor Roll and CFAA® Registry! You can now track your professional credential and certification status in real time — and easily search for fellow credential earners and FAACs. Explore the new directories on our Credential Earners and CFAA® Registry webpages today.
April 23, 2025 - Congratulations to the latest group of financial aid professionals who have earned the FAAC® designation! They join an exclusive community of certified professionals recognized for their dedication to the field of financial aid. Want to see if any of your colleagues are among the newly certified? Visit the Registry to celebrate their achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator Commission, these professionals now enjoy access to valuable benefits and opportunities. Inspired to become an FAAC®? The next testing window opens on the 1st, with more to follow. Check your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool. Your path to certification begins now.
April 14, 2025 - 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. FAAC® candidates preparing to take the certification exam can use these candidate resources. 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.
April 1, 2025 - Get the recognition you deserve by earning the FAAC® designation. If your application has already been approved, purchase the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam. Schedule your session online until the 21st of this month, or any of the upcoming testing windows. 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.
March 27, 2025 - Congratulations to the latest group of financial aid professionals who have earned the FAAC® designation! They join an exclusive community of certified professionals recognized for their dedication to the field of financial aid. Want to see if any of your colleagues are among the newly certified? Visit the Registry to celebrate their achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator Commission, these professionals now enjoy access to valuable benefits and opportunities. Inspired to become an FAAC®? The next testing window opens on the 1st, with more to follow.
March 25, 2025 - NASFAA is delaying the transition of its certification exam to reflect legislative and regulatory requirements for the 2025-26 award year until May 1, 2025. You will be presented with the version of the test that is active on the date you take the test, regardless of when you purchased it, so be sure to prepare accordingly. If you have any questions, contact [email protected].
March 20, 2025 - Starting April 1, test-takers will enjoy a smoother, more user-friendly experience with the NASFAA Testing Center. While all features and functions will remain the same, the platform will offer a more modernized look, improved adaptability across screen sizes, and more seamless navigation. Visit NASFAA’s Testing Center webpage today to learn more.
March 14, 2025 - 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. FAAC® candidates preparing to take the certification exam can use these candidate resources. 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.
March 11, 2025 - NASFAA’s Social Media Toolkit for FAACs® now features a revised Announcement Letter, an updated Press Release Template, and the latest social media post guidelines. Visit the FAAC® Benefit Hub today to access the newest version.
March 6, 2025 - By April 1, 2025, NASFAA will transition its professional credential tests and certification exam to reflect the legislative and regulatory requirements for the 2025-26 award year. View the NASFAA Testing Center for the schedule of updates, including brief periods when certain tests will be offline. Note that some domains will be updated earlier than others. You will be presented with the version of the test that is active on the date you take the test, regardless of when you purchased it, so be sure to prepare accordingly. If you have any questions, contact [email protected].
March 4, 2025 - The NASFAA Testing Center will be temporarily offline from March 24–31 as we make the necessary updates for the 2025-26 year, effective April 1. If you're planning to take an exam or test, be sure to schedule accordingly. For any questions, reach out to us at [email protected].
March 3, 2025 - Get the recognition you deserve by earning the FAAC® designation. If your application has already been approved, purchase the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam. Schedule your session online until the 21st of this month, or any of the upcoming testing windows. 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.
February 28, 2025 - Maximize your FAAC® recertification points (RPs) by logging each activity in your certification dashboard promptly. If you can’t update your dashboard right away, be sure to save the documentation you’ll need. For example, if you attended the 2024 Virtual FSA Training Conference (FSATC), access to your certificate of attendance expires — forever — on March 6, 2025. With only one week left, be sure to secure your certificate today (see these FAQs). Need a recertification strategy? Feel free to contact us. Not certified yet? Explore your eligibility using our free, interactive tool and apply online.
February 25, 2025 - Congratulations to the latest group of financial aid professionals who have earned the FAAC®️ designation! They join an exclusive community of certified professionals recognized for their dedication to the field of financial aid. Want to see if any of your colleagues are among the newly certified? Visit the Registry to celebrate their achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator Commission, these professionals now enjoy access to valuable benefits and opportunities. Inspired to become an FAAC®️? The next testing window opens on the 1st, with more to follow. Check your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool. Your path to certification begins now.
February 21, 2025 - The best way for FAACs® to claim all possible recertification points (RPs) is to record each activity in your certification dashboard soon after the event or activity takes place. Even if you don’t update your dashboard right away, be sure to save the documentation you’ll need. For example, if you attended the 2024 Virtual FSA Training Conference (FSATC), access to your certificate of attendance expires — forever — after March 6, 2025. With only a few weeks left, make sure you’ve already downloaded your certificate (see these FAQs). Need a recertification strategy? Feel free to contact us. Not certified yet? Explore your eligibility using our free, interactive tool and apply online.
February 13, 2025 - 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. FAAC® candidates preparing to take the certification exam can use these candidate resources. 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.
February 11, 2025 - From February through April, current and future candidates may reserve a 1-on-1 Strategy Session with a Certification Team member. These sessions are designed to help you develop a plan tailored to your needs, explore exam preparation strategies, and build confidence as you approach exam day. Strategy Sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity. Reserve your Strategy Session today!
January 31, 2025 - Get the recognition you deserve by earning the FAAC® designation. If your application has already been approved, purchase the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam. Schedule your session online until the 21st of February, or any of the upcoming testing windows. 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.
January 29, 2025 - By April 1, 2025, NASFAA will transition its professional credential tests and certification exam to reflect the legislative and regulatory requirements for the 2025-26 award year. View the NASFAA Testing Center for the schedule of updates, including brief periods when certain tests will be offline. Note that some domains will be updated earlier than others. You will be presented with the version of the test that is active on the date you take the test, regardless of when you purchased it, so be sure to prepare accordingly. If you have any questions, contact [email protected].
January 23, 2025 - Congratulations to the latest group of financial aid professionals who have earned the FAAC® designation! They join an exclusive community of certified professionals recognized for their dedication to the field of financial aid. Want to see if any of your colleagues are among the newly certified? Visit the registry to celebrate their achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator Commission, these professionals now enjoy access to valuable benefits and opportunities. Inspired to become an FAAC®? The next testing window opens on the 1st, with more to follow. Check your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool. Your path to certification begins now.
January 15, 2025 - 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. FAAC® candidates preparing to take the certification exam can use these candidate resources. 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.
January 10, 2025 - Join us today at 12 p.m. ET where we will be joined by Dr. Jessica Flogaites, FAAC®. Dr. Flogaites has more than 15 years of financial aid experience and is currently the associate director of financial at the University of Pittsburgh. She also is serving as this year's chair for the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program Commission, which sets the policies and standards related to certification. She will also be leading this year's FAAC® Forum. Join the conversation on LinkedIn.
January 8, 2025 - Looking to prepare for the certification exam? Then be sure to sign up for the NASFAA FAAC® Exam Preparation Online Workshop. This facilitated virtual experience will be led by NASFAA training staff members and currently certified FAACs. Participants will also receive complimentary access to the exam preparation guide, a practice test (only available to workshop attendees), and the knowledge exam. The workshop takes place in weekly online meetings via Zoom from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. ET between May 13 and June 10. Meetings start in May, so reserve your seat today.
January 3, 2025 - Congratulations to the latest group of financial aid professionals who have earned the FAAC® designation! They join an exclusive community of certified professionals recognized for their dedication to the field of financial aid. Want to see if any of your colleagues are among the newly certified? Visit the Registry to celebrate their achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator Commission, these professionals now enjoy access to valuable benefits and opportunities. Inspired to become an FAAC®? Check your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool. Your path to certification begins now.
December 16, 2024 - Looking to prepare for the certification exam? Then be sure to sign up for the NASFAA FAAC® Exam Preparation Online Workshop. This facilitated virtual experience will be led by NASFAA training staff members and currently certified FAACs. Participants will also receive complimentary access to the exam preparation guide, a practice test (only available to workshop attendees), and the knowledge exam. The workshop takes place in weekly online meetings via Zoom from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. ET between January 14 and February 13, 2025. Meetings start in January so reserve your seat today.
Publication Date: 6/13/2025
