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NASFAA Presents: The Who, What, Why, and When of FAFSA Data Sharing

Session Type:

General Session

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Navigating the complexities of FAFSA data sharing can be challenging, but understanding the rules surrounding access, disclosure, and usage is essential for maintaining compliance. Join NASFAA’s Director of Online Compliance Products Tiffany Gibbs, and Policy Analyst Sarah Austin, as they guide you through the critical aspects of FAFSA data sharing: who can access it, what can be disclosed, why certain disclosures are necessary, and when it is appropriate to share data.

Using real-world scenarios and the NASFAA Data-Sharing Decision Tree, Tiffany and Sarah will help schools make informed decisions about accessing, disclosing, and handling FAFSA data in full alignment with federal statutes and regulations. The session will begin with a review of key legislative points, followed by practical examples to illustrate how schools can confidently apply these rules in their daily operations. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate data sharing scenarios and ensure they are meeting legal requirements while safeguarding student information.

Notes:
- Registered attendees can access the sessions here: https://www.nasfaa.org/2025_sessions
- Session handout(s) will be available within the webinar platform.

Thursday, July 10

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

Webinar

Session Speakers

Sarah Austin

Policy Analyst
NASFAA

Sector: Unspecified

Sarah Austin is a policy anaylst at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. She began her financial aid career as a student assistant in the financial aid office at Whitworth University while completing her bachelor’s degree in mathematics. After graduation, she worked at Gonzaga University and then returned to Whitworth as the assistant director of financial aid. She also served in various volunteer roles, including conference chair, with the Washington Financial Aid Association (WFAA). Sarah started at NASFAA in 2018 as the Standards of Excellence (SOE) program manager and joined the Training and Regulatory Assistance team in 2023. In 2024, Sarah transitioned to the NASFAA Policy Team. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, daughter, and two goldendoodles.

Tiffany Gibbs

Director of Online Compliance Products
NASFAA

Sector: Unspecified

Tiffany Gibbs is the director of online compliance products at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). Some of her responsibilities include managing NASFAA's Compliance Engine, the Student Aid Reference Desk (formerly NASFAA's Student Aid Index), researching regulatory questions, developing and updating training materials for NASFAA members, and facilitating courses for NASFAA U. One of her favorite subjects is satisfactory academic progress. Tiffany has been in the financial aid profession since 2005. Before joining NASFAA in 2011, Tiffany's last role at a school was as an assistant director in the financial aid office at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Her experience with the UMBC financial aid office was that of a generalist, touching files as a counselor as well as overseeing the ISIR import process. Tiffany calls Fayetteville, NC home. She and her husband are parents of two sons.

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