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Q&A With Wendi Owens, FAAC®, Chair of the NASFAA 2026 Conference First-Time Attendee Task Force
May 26, 2026 - As we gear up for the NASFAA 2026 National Conference in June, many attendees are preparing to experience the annual gathering for the first time. Today’s News caught up with Wendi Owens, FAAC®, chair of the NASFAA 2026 Conference First-Tim... -
Q&A With Patti Kohler, FAAC®, Chair of the 2026 Conference Program Task Force
May 6, 2026 - With the NASFAA 2026 National Conference just a couple of months away, Today’s News caught up with Patti Kohler, FAAC®, chair of the 2026 Conference Program Task Force, to discuss what attendees can expect and also provide a preview of the ... -
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... -
NASFAA 2026 Charity Partner: First Generation College Bound
January 15, 2026 - We are excited to introduce First Generation College Bound (FGCB) as our local charity partner for the NASFAA 2026 National Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, where we will be bringing back our Charity 5K and Trivia Night events to support our ... -
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 ... -
From Gatekeepers to Changemakers: 60 Years of Advocacy and Leadership in Financial Aid
October 29, 2025 - When Jim Anderson, principal of enrollment integrations at Montclair State University, began his career 47 years ago, the financial aid process was complex and entirely manual. Since the Higher Education Act of 1965, the pace of change in technology,... -
Meet the New Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Commission Chair, Elizabeth Amador, FAAC®
October 17, 2025 - Driven by a passion for student success, Elizabeth Amador, FAAC® has dedicated her career to financial aid. A first-generation graduate, Elizabeth began in the field as a work-study student and has spent nearly two decades serving students at the... -
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.&... -
A First-Time Attendee’s Perspective: NASFAA 2025
July 17, 2025 - As she walked into the convention center alongside dozens of fellow attendees, Sarah Freestone, FAAC®, didn’t know what to expect as a first-time attendee of the NASFAA 2025 National Conference in Anaheim, California. A senior assistant dir... -
How NASFAA 2025 Attendees Supported Higher Ground Youth & Family Services
July 14, 2025 - At this year’s NASFAA 2025 National Conference in Anaheim, California, our members came together not just to learn and connect, but to give back to the community in meaningful ways. Through your generosity and enthusiasm at our charity events, ... -
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... -
Q&A With Angelika Williams, FAAC®, Chair of the NASFAA 2025 Conference First-Time Attendee Task Force
May 28, 2025 - With the NASFAA 2025 National Conference just around the corner, many attendees are preparing to experience the annual gathering for the first time. Today’s News caught up with Angelika Williams, FAAC®, chair of the NASFAA 2025 Conference F... -
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. -
Q&A With Alicia Keaton, Chair of the 2025 Conference Program Task Force
April 11, 2025 - With NASFAA’s 2025 National Conference in Anaheim, California, just a few months away, we are eager to dive into this year’s agenda filled with powerhouse speakers and dynamic networking opportunities. Today’s News caught up with Al... -
NASFAA 2025 Charity Partner: Higher Ground Youth & Family Services
April 2, 2025 - We are thrilled to introduce Higher Ground Youth & Family Services as our local charity partner for the NASFAA 2025 National Conference in Anaheim, California, where we will be bringing back our Charity 5K and Trivia Night events to support our p... -
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... -
MVP Katie Conrad, FAAC®
December 9, 2024 - Meet Katie Conrad, FAAC®, executive director of the office of scholarships and financial aid at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Katie has been a resolute leader of the financial aid community for many years. She started her professional... -
MVP Micah Hansen
October 29, 2024 - Meet Micah Hansen, financial aid director at Southeast Technical Institute. Micah has 16 years of experience working in financial aid. He started his career at South Dakota State University and has since worked at Globe University and Kilian Communit...