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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.
December 13, 2024 - 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.
December 4, 2024 - Are you attending the 2024 Virtual FSA Training Conference (FSATC)? This free training event is a great opportunity for FAACs to earn up to 10 recertification points (RPs) while keeping up to date on FAFSA Simplification and changes to regulatory requirements. Be sure to complete each session evaluation and then download your cumulative certificate of attendance before your access to it expires in March 2025 (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.
December 3, 2024 - 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.
December 2, 2024 - 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 early during December, 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.
November 27, 2024 - The FAAC® Forum at NASFAA’s 2025 Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo is an exclusive pathway that will bring together Certified Financial Aid Administrators from across the country for a focused, in-depth exploration of complex issues in financial aid administration. It's a unique opportunity for FAACs to engage with fellow experts, discuss current challenges, and collaborate on solutions that shape the future of financial aid. FAACs are encouraged to explore the schedule and register today!
November 14, 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.
November 13, 2024 - 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.
November 6, 2024 - 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.
November 1, 2024 - 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.
October 15, 2024 - 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.
October 1, 2024 - 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.
September 26, 2024 - For Dr. Jessica Flogaites®, financial aid is not just a career – it’s a calling. In her 15 years in the field, she has tackled institutions of all sizes, defended a dissertation on financial aid in higher education, and pursued her CFAA certification, all with the goal of better serving her students and colleagues. As she steps into her new role as the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® (CFAA) Commission Chair she maintains her deep commitment to learning and professional development.
September 26, 2024 - 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, 2024 - 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.
September 11, 2023 - 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 October 1 and October 29, 2024. Meetings start next month so reserve your seat today.
September 4, 2024 - 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.
August 27, 2024 - 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.
Publication Date: 3/6/2025
