Meet NASFAA's MVPs
NASFAA's Most Valuable Professional (MVP) series features brief Q&As with our members who have made an impact on the world of financial aid. Do you know a colleague with something interesting to say? Let us know by nominating them today!
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MVP Chad Olson, FAAC®
March 24, 2026 - Meet Chad Olson, FAAC®, director of student financial aid at Iowa State University. With 26 years of experience in financial aid, Chad has dedicated his career to supporting student access and success in higher education. In his current role... -
MVP Nancy Ferguson, FAAC®
November 26, 2025 - Meet Nancy Ferguson, FAAC®, executive director of student financial aid and scholarships at the University of Georgia. With 26 years of dedication to the profession, Nancy has built a career defined by leadership, advocacy, and a deep commitment ... -
MVP Haley Lindsey, FAAC®
October 28, 2025 - Meet Haley Lindsey, FAAC®, director of financial aid at Missouri Western State University. Unaware that a career path in financial aid even existed, Haley stumbled into her first role in the financial aid office more than a decade ago. Today, she... -
MVP Audra Main, FAAC®
August 22, 2025 - Meet Audra Main, FAAC®, financial aid director at Moore Norman Technology Center. Audra brings more than 30 years of financial aid experience to her work and approaches every aspect of her career with a passion for learning, networking, and fun.&... -
MVP Lee Bray, FAAC®
July 3, 2025 - Meet Lee Bray, FAAC®, senior director of financial aid, veterans affairs and student resource centers at Pitt Community College. Lee discovered she had a knack for student services while completing her undergraduate program at Millersville U... -
MVP Eddie Salazar, FAAC®
May 7, 2025 - Meet Eddie Salazar, FAAC®, associate director of financial aid at the University of New Mexico. Eddie started his work in financial aid as a work-study student and turned that experience into a fulfilling career of 25 years. -
MVP Nomination Form
April 7, 2025 - Do you know a financial aid colleague with something interesting to say? Send the names of potential future MVPs and a short note about why you're nominating them here. -
MVP Paul Friebus, FAAC®
March 18, 2025 - Meet Paul Friebus, FAAC®, director of financial aid training and compliance at Ivy Tech Community College. Paul began his career in financial aid when he was looking for a fresh start. Taking a leap of faith, he joined the team at Ivy Tech Commun... -
MVPs Archive
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