Authors

Saralyn McKinnon-Crowley, Baylor UniversityFollow
Jacob P. Gross, University of LouisvilleFollow

A Return to Relevance: The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators from 2012 to 2017

Short Title

A Return to Relevance

Abstract

This paper delves into the historical narrative of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) from 2012-2017, focusing on its operational evolution, policy advocacy efforts, and the changing landscape of financial aid programs. It discusses key developments within NASFAA, such as the shift from a committee structure to a task force model, to enhance operational efficiency and member engagement. Furthermore, the document discusses NASFAA's strategic initiatives, including NASFAA University (NASFAA U) and the AskRegs Knowledgebase, as well as the pivotal role NASFAA played in the move to the use of prior-prior year for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Recommended Citation

McKinnon-Crowley, Saralyn and Gross, Jacob P. (2025) "A Return to Relevance: The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators from 2012 to 2017," Journal of Student Financial Aid: Vol. 54 : Iss. 2 , Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55504/0884-9153.1848
Available at: https://ir.library.louisville.edu/jsfa/vol54/iss2/6