13 Reasons Why NASFAA Members Are Awesome
To celebrate NASFAA’s Member Appreciation Day, read on to find out why we think NASFAA members are so awesome.
1. You can roll with the punches.
FAFSA simplification has brought an onslaught of new challenges, but you're still getting the job done!
2. You're able to juggle a whole lot.
You show up every day to help and support students and their families amid staffing shortages and increased workloads.
3. You're still crushing it despite a hectic year following the launch of the 2024-25 FAFSA.
2024 began with the launch of the FAFSA, which was plagued with issues, errors, and technical glitches. Despite all these issues, you and your colleagues stepped up to make sure students received the Title IV aid they needed.
4. You help students reach their goals…
... and make their dreams come true.
Students across the country have said that attending college would have been a dream just out of their reach if not for financial aid. That wouldn't be possible without you, the "dreamkeepers" who open the doors of opportunity to students.
5. You work long hours…
... but you know it’s worth it.
There's no doubt about it — working in the financial aid office means long hours dealing with complicated issues. From processing verification requests and disbursements, to counseling students and staying on top of the latest federal guidance, you do it all.
6. You wear many hats and fill roles for students without guidance.
Counselor, confidant, therapist, teacher, advocate — financial aid administrators are many things to many people.
7. You're regulatory experts.
You know that in order to best help your students, you need to be up to speed on Title IV regulations, and even how potential legislative changes could impact the access to and delivery of federal student aid. It's no small feat, and you tackle it like pros!
8. You know how to manage competing priorities to get the job done…
... but you also appreciate those rare moments of relaxation.
Managing the upcoming launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA, federal reports, state reports, financial aid nights — and that's just October. There is a lot to do, and you get it done with poise... and maybe a little caffeine.
9. You don’t just crunch numbers, you take the time to listen to students and give them moral support…
... and encouragement.
Read more on why financial aid administrators do what they do, why they are fulfilled by their work, and why they love their jobs.
10. You’re no stranger to teamwork. You collaborate with others in your office and on your campus to get the best result.
It's not uncommon that others on campus might be a little unsure of what exactly financial aid administrators do. With your job comes rules, conditions, reports, disclosures, and sometimes unrelated social agendas, the effects of which can extend well beyond the financial aid office into many other areas of an institution. Communicating across the campus is essential.
11. You step up and advocate for the profession and for students.
No one is better equipped than NASFAA members to tell lawmakers what students and institutions really need when it comes to federal financial aid. Your on-the-ground perspective is invaluable in advocating for your schools and your students.
12. You are always looking for opportunities to grow and learn.
NASFAA members continue to exceed expectations in their dedication to lifelong learning. To date, there have been more than 41,000 credentials earned by over 11,000 people across 17 subjects. More than 375 financial aid professionals have earned all of the credentials.
13. Nobody says “It depends” quite like you do!
Publication Date: 10/23/2024
Norma T | 10/23/2024 12:27:32 PM
I love this! This is why I love my job!
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