NASFAA FAAC® Exam Preparation Workshop Facilitators
NASFAA Certification Exam Preparation Workshops are led by experienced financial aid professionals who hold the FAAC® designation.
These facilitators bring a wealth of knowledge to each workshop, offering practical guidance, insider tips, and invaluable insights into both the exam experience and the long-term benefits of earning certification. In doing so, they actively contribute to NASFAA's mission of advancing the financial aid profession and enhancing the credibility of financial aid administrators nationwide.
Facilitator Mentors
These facilitators are FAACs with experience in training and guiding others through the certification process. They mentor fellow FAACs who are ready to take the next step and support their financial aid colleagues on their certification journeys.
Leigh Ann Hussey, FAAC®
With over 16 years of financial aid experience, Leigh Ann Hussey acts as Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Financial Aid at the University of West Georgia. She currently serves as president of the Southern Association of Financial Aid Administrators (SASFAA) and is a past president of MASFAA (Mississippi). She holds a B.A. in Secondary Social Studies Education and an M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education. She is driven by her belief in the life-changing power of education and is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable for all students.
Dr. Samantha Hicks, FAAC®
Dr. Samantha Hicks began her financial aid career in 2007 as a federal work-study student and now serves as Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid & Scholarships at Coastal Carolina University. She holds degrees in Elementary Education (B.A.), Business Administration (M.B.A.), and Higher Education Leadership (Ed.D), with her doctoral research focusing on financial stress and literacy among undergraduates. Dr. Hicks has served in various roles within financial aid associations, including NASFAA’s Executive Leadership Collective Cohort for 2024-2025.
Brad Meyers, FAAC®
With over 15 years of experience across a range of institution types, Brad Meyers serves as Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations and Compliance at Southeastern Louisiana University. He is also President-Elect of the Southwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SWASFAA) and a past President of LASFAA (Louisiana). Brad is committed to student success and believes that well-designed aid policy, shaped by financial aid professionals, is key to expanding opportunity, improving outcomes, and empowering students to build brighter, more secure futures.
Facilitator Mentees
These facilitators are FAACs who are ready to take a more active role in supporting their financial aid colleagues on their certification journeys. They work closely with a Facilitator Mentor to train and guide others through the certification process.
Interested in joining the facilitator pipeline? Contact NASFAA's Certification Team at [email protected]! Our staff will work to match you with a Facilitator Mentor during one of our Online Exam Preparation Workshops, where you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in the financial aid community.