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A first-generation college graduate, Jonathan is a trailblazer for diversity efforts in higher education. Leveraging his substantial background in enrollment management, Jonathan stepped into a unique, inaugural position designed to bridge the gap between financial aid, diversity and outreach initiatives.  Learn more about Jonathan and his career in financial aid in this brief Q&A.

Congratulations to those elected by their colleagues to serve the association during the 2025-26 program year! Angela Johnson was elected to serve as National Chair for 2026-27 and will serve as National Chair-Elect for 2025-26. Alex DeLonis, Jackie Copeland, and Celena Tulloss were elected to serve as Representatives-at-Large during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 years. We sincerely thank all candidates and members who voted in this year's election!

When Partner Connect and the E-App changed at the beginning of 2024, schools discovered they would need to add some unanticipated details to their application the first time they did a submission after that. And when the process and documentation to apply to be a Prison Education Program (PEP) via the E-App changed in the fall of 2024, it left schools with some questions about how to prepare before they do the actual application. This webinar, on January 28 at 2 p.m. ET, will share some real life experiences about the first time a college goes through the E-App after the changes in 2024. Reserve your seat today.

Congratulations to the latest group of financial aid professionals who have earned the FAAC® designation! They join an exclusive community of certified professionals recognized for their dedication to the field of financial aid. Want to see if any of your colleagues are among the newly certified? Visit the registry to celebrate their achievement! Certified by the Certified Financial Aid Administrator Commission, these professionals now enjoy access to valuable benefits and opportunities. Inspired to become an FAAC®? The next testing window opens on the 1st, with more to follow. Check your eligibility today using our free interactive eligibility tool. Your path to certification begins now.

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