NASFAA Certification Exam Preparation Online 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.

Facilitators for 2025-26

Dr. Samantha Hicks, FAAC® 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 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.

Interested in becoming a facilitator? Take advantage of this opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in the financial aid community by contacting NASFAA's Certification Team at [email protected]!

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NASFAA Certification Exam Preparation Online Workshop Facilitators

Facilitators for 2025-26

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