30 Mar New Financial Aid Director
Ashley Dutton, our CAPFAA Vice President, accepted a new position as Director of Financial Aid at University of St. Joseph. Ashley began at USJ on March 11th. Congratulations Ashley! ...
Ashley Dutton, our CAPFAA Vice President, accepted a new position as Director of Financial Aid at University of St. Joseph. Ashley began at USJ on March 11th. Congratulations Ashley! ...
By Alex Muro Origination fees were in the headlines (at least the headlines read by FAAs, especially legislative and regulatory enthusiasts such as myself) several times in the past year, including: Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introducing the Higher Education Affordability Act in the Senate, which included a...
Due to low event registration, the 2015 CAPFAA Comprehensive Training has been rescheduled from 1/6 and 1/7 to March of 2015. The committee hopes that the March event date will allow for additional registrants to attend. Keep an eye out for event and registration details! ...
1. Where do you work and what is your title? Citizens Bank Education Finance, Vice President, Account Executive 2. Why did you enter the field of Financial Aid? My mom worked in a financial aid office while I was growing up and I have such fond...
Hello Colleagues: I hope you are well and keeping yourself safe and warm. Have you heard that CAPFAA is once again hosting College Goal Sunday at 15 sites throughout CT? We are hoping that you would consider volunteering your time to assist on this wonderful event. I would...
By Tanya Tanaro, Manager, Higher Education Partnerships, American Student Assistance We in the financial aid industry are committed to teaching students about their student debt obligations early on, both because it’s required by law and also because we want to prevent over-borrowing wherever possible so as...
Submitted by Maureen Fagen, Sallie Mae Families who have planned ahead to pay for all years of college (38%), have more options available to them—while those without a plan are more likely to focus on affordability. That’s one message of How America Pays for College 2014, the...
CAPFAA has some movers and shakers and we wanted to send a special note of acknowledgement and congratulations! Lisa Boyko was appointed Interim Associate Director at Naugatuck Valley Community College. David Blackmon is now the Director of Financial Aid at Yale School of Drama and Yale School...
Save the Date –February 27, 2015! Join us for the CAPFAA Graduate and Professional Symposium The 2015 CAPFAA Graduate and Professional Symposium promises engaging speakers on topics relevant for both graduate and undergraduate financial aid officers in addition to an interactive panel discussion with graduate students. This...
1. Where do you work and what is your title? Connecticut State Colleges & Universities, Board of Regents for Higher Education; Assistant Director of Financial Aid Services 2. Why did you enter the field of Financial Aid? Left working the family catering business to pursue a...