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Recent Certification News

March 13, 2024 - Schedule your exam now for an exam session during March or April to take advantage of your knowledge of current Title IV regulations before the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam is updated for the 2024-25 award year on May 1, 2024. Once certified, you never have to take the exam again as long as you recertify based on earning points for continuing to learn! Learn more about the testing processapply online, and utilize candidate resources to review for the exam. Just be sure to prepare for the right award year based on the date you will take the exam, even if you purchase before the transition date. 

March 7, 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. 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 April 1, 2024 -- no fooling!

March 1, 2024 - Get the recognition you deserve by earning the FAAC® designation. Schedule your exam soon to take advantage of your knowledge of current Title IV regulations before the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam is updated for the 2024-25 award year on May 1, 2024. 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.

February 29, 2024 - Why not use your extra day this month to invest in your career by pursuing the FAAC® designation? Today is a great day to explore your eligibility using our free interactive eligibility tool and then apply online. Once approved, schedule your exam during March or April (2023-24 version) or anytime starting May 1 (2024-25 version). Learn more about the testing process and utilize candidate resources. You could join your colleagues on the Registry and qualify to receive a multitude of benefits

February 26, 2024 - More financial aid professionals recently joined hundreds of others 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

February 22, 2024 - Schedule your exam now for March or April to take advantage of your knowledge of current Title IV regulations before the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam is updated for the 2024-25 award year as of May 1, 2024. Once certified, you never have to take the exam again as long as you recertify based on earning points for continuing to learn! Learn more about the testing processapply online, and utilize candidate resources to review for the exam. Just be sure to prepare for the right award year based on the date you will take the exam, even if you purchase before the transition date. 

February 15, 2024 - Are you considering NASFAA’s Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program? Start the application process now and you’ll be ready to take advantage of any of the upcoming  testing windows during 2024. 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!

February 8, 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. 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 March 1, 2024. 

February 1, 2024 - Get the recognition you deserve by earning the FAAC® designation. Schedule your exam soon to take advantage of your knowledge of current Title IV regulations before the Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Knowledge Exam is updated for the 2024-25 award year as of May 1, 2024. 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.

January 29, 2024 - Given the scope of the regulatory changes in effect for the 2024-25 award year, NASFAA’s professional credential tests will transition to the new rules over the next several months. By May 1, 2024 all credential tests and the CFAA Program knowledge exam will incorporate the legislative and regulatory requirements for the 2024-25 award year. View the NASFAA Testing Center for the schedule of updates, including brief periods when certain tests will be offline. Note that some credential tests will be updated earlier than others. Be sure to prepare according to the date you will take the test or exam, even if you purchased or were granted access before its transition date. If you have any questions, contact [email protected].

January 24, 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.

January 4, 2024 - Register now for NASFAA’s Certification Exam Preparation Workshop in January while seats are still available! This will be the last opportunity to certify as an FAAC based on your current regulatory knowledge before the rules change for 2024-25. Once certified, you never have to take the exam again as long as you recertify based on earning points for continuing to learn! NASFAA’s online workshops offer significant cost savings, as the fee of $199 includes access to the exam preparation guide, knowledge exam, and an exclusive practice test – a value of $525. Participants must have an actively approved application on file. Register today

January 2, 2024 - Could 2024 be your year? Resolve to get the recognition you deserve by earning 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.

December 21, 2023 - More financial aid professionals recently joined hundreds of financial aid professionals across the country who now hold the FAAC® designation. 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 20, 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 January 9 and February 8, 2024. Reserve your seat today.

December 13, 2023 - Are you considering NASFAA’s Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program? Start the application process now and you’ll be ready to take advantage of any of the upcoming testing windows during 2024. 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!

December 7, 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 three-week testing window opens in January.

December 4, 2023 - Did you attend the 2023 Virtual FSA Training Conference (FSATC)? This free training event is a great opportunity for FAACs to earn recertification points (RPs) while keeping up to date on FAFSA Simplification and changes to regulatory requirements. Be sure to download your cumulative certificate of attendance before your access to it expires (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 1, 2023 - This is the last testing window in 2023! Before the year ends, get the recognition you deserve by earning 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.

November 29, 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.

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.

Craig Slaughter

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: 3/13/2024


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