OTC From the Field: Developing Your Career in the Financial Aid Profession
This week on "Off The Cuff," Justin is joined by NASFAA’s Vice President of Professional Development & Institutional Compliance Dana Kelly and Shannon Crossland, senior director of student financial aid & scholarships at Texas Tech University. The group discusses Shannon’s career path in financial aid and how administrators can develop and advance in the profession. Shannon shares insight into what skills are valuable as a financial aid director and Dana details the various NASFAA offerings to help administrators develop and grow in the field. Owen wraps up the podcast with a news rundown covering Congress’ end of year activity and a brief recap from the recently completed negotiated rulemaking committee on student loans and affordability.
Speakers
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| Justin Draeger President and CEO, NASFAA |
Dana Kelly Vice President of Professional Development & Institutional Compliance, NASFAA |
Shannon Crossland Senior Director, Texas Tech University |
Owen Daugherty Reporter, NASFAA |
Resources
- Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- Episode Transcript (PDF)
- NASFAA Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program
- 2022 NASFAA Leadership & Legislative Conference & Expo Succession Planning Pathway
- NASFAA Training & Events
- Affordability and Student Loans Negotiating Rulemaking Wraps Up With Few Areas of Consensus
- Senate Clears REMOTE Act, Amending Isakson-Roe Veterans Bill
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Publication Date: 12/17/2021
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