Strengthening Student Support: Connecting Financial Aid, Student Affairs, and Mental Health for Holistic Success

Student success extends beyond the classroom, requiring a comprehensive support system that addresses financial, academic, and mental well-being. In this collaborative webinar, we will explore the vital connection between financial aid, student affairs, and mental health services. We’ll examine how financial stress impacts student well-being, discuss the role of student services in providing holistic support, and share strategies for fostering cross-campus collaboration. Whether you work in financial aid, student affairs, or mental health services, this session will offer valuable insights on creating a more supportive and resilient campus community.

Speaker

Jacquelyn Cottom Compliance Generalist and Webinar Producer NASFAA	Stephanie Secaira Associate Project Manager, School Programs & Consulting The Jed Foundation
Alexa Wesley Chamberlain Director of Research and Strategy NASPA, Student Affairs Administrator in Higher Education	Philip Wilkerson Employer Engagement Consultant, Career Services George Mason University

About The Jed Foundation

JED empowers teens and young adults by building resiliency and life skills, promoting social connectedness, and encouraging help-seeking and help-giving behaviors through our nationally recognized programs, digital channels, and partnerships, as well as through the media. JED strengthens schools by working directly with high schools, colleges, and universities — representing millions of students — to put systems, programs, and policies in place to create a culture of caring that protects student mental health, builds life skills, and makes it more likely that struggling students will seek help and be recognized, connected to care, and supported. We mobilize communities by providing education, training, and tools to families, friends, media, and others.

Financial Aid Competencies 

This webinar aligns with the following NASFAA Financial Aid Competencies:

	Customer Service		Business of Education
	Commitment to College Access and Student Success

Pricing

This webinar is part of the 2025-26 series. Institutions that hold a Value Plus-Level NASFAA membership, and those that have purchased NASFAA's Webinar Package, must have already made their payment for the 2025-26 fiscal year for this webinar to appear as free during the checkout process. You can check your renewal status and add the webinar package option if your paid membership level does not include it. Once dues are paid in full, the price will immediately adjust for all roster members.

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Certificate of Attendance

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Certified Financial Aid Administrator^® Recertification Points (RP)

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