Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

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March 2023 Newsletter

Editor's Corner 

   Heather Rosinbum

   Associate Director, Eligibility & Awarding

   University of Arizona

   WASFAA Communications Chair

If you were considering attending the 2023 WASFAA Conference, now is the time to register. Early bird pricing ends March 20th and we can't wait to see you in Tacoma! Also this month, we are excited to share the registration and scholarship links for Sister Dale Brown Summer Institute! This program was my first WASFAA event and where I first knew I wanted to volunteer with WASFAA!

Please don't forget that you may also view all these articles on our website within the News Archive found here. If you have any information you would like to share with membership or have questions, do not hesitate to reach out at communications@wasfaa.org.

A Message from our President

Nicole McMillin

Director of Financial Aid 

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

There are two months left before the end of my time as WASFAA President. It has been such an enriching and challenging experience filled with opportunities to grow, stretch, learn, and connect. It has provided occasions to meet so many new people, listen to questions and struggles, and bond over shared experiences and frustrations. This year has been full of times and memories I wouldn’t trade for anything and will cherish for a long time to come. Thank you to each of you that have been part of this journey and I look forward to more adventures with friends I have yet to meet.

2023 Conference: Early Bird Pricing Now Ends March 20th

Office budgets tight this year? A reminder that our early bird pricing for the 2023 WASFAA Conference ends March 20th. Secure your place in Tacoma soon! 

Register for the 2023 Conference

Register for Summer Institute 

Join Dorothy, Toto and the whole gang in Spokane, Washington June 5-9 for a week-long intensive financial aid course. 

All tracks are back this year: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. There is also a new mini-track specifically designed for financial aid leaders in need of time and space to write a policy and procedure manual. A draft agenda and more information is available on the WASFAA website. 

Register early! Space may fill up in all tracks. The registration fee for on-campus housing covers lodging.

Scholarships are available. You can apply for scholarships to cover the full amount of the registration fee. Apply before April 7. 
General Scholarship Application
Inclusion, Diversity, Ethnicity, Equity, Action Scholarship Application

Learn more!

2023 WASFAA Election Results

We are delighted to share the election results for the 2023-2024 WASFAA membership year:

President-Elect: John Bender, Lewis-Clark State College

Vice-President: Bronwyn Garrison, UC San Diego

Secretary: Louisa Diana, Gonzaga University

IDEEA Representative-at-large: Rosie Castaneda, UC San Diego

Nominate a Colleague for a

2023 WASFAA Award

The Awards and Scholarships Committee would like to recognize those in our region who have devoted their time to our organization, the financial aid profession and the students for which we all work.
 
Please review the award descriptions. If you know of a fellow WASFAA member or financial aid professional that has done a great job volunteering or promoting financial aid, we would like you to nominate them to be recognized during the WASFAA Annual Conference.

The deadline to submit nominees is March 15, 2023.

Submit a nomination

State News: Washington

Learn more about the Washington state president, Lynette Splinter!

Meet Lynette!

Job Postings

Looking for a new position, or want to inspire a friend to become the newest member of the WASFAA family? 

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