Important Message 

NJASFAA believes it is important to affirm both our mission and diversity statements. Our overarching mission of assisting students and families to obtain access to higher education goes hand-in-hand with our commitment to embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We do so with a firm dedication that actively uplifts members, students and families from all backgrounds while equally condemning racism, bias activity, inequality and any actions that might stand to test our position as a service organization. We look forward to further strengthening and expanding our partnership with you - our valued membership, colleagues and friends.

A Message from the President

When I think about my years working in financial aid in New Jersey, what stands out most isn’t a particular regulation, conference, or initiative. It’s the people. The colleagues who answered a panicked phone call, shared a best practice, celebrated a success, or reminded me that none of us has to navigate this profession alone.

That sense of community is what I hope to strengthen during my year as NJASFAA President.

Here’s what we’re working toward:

• An enhanced Novice Track with both in-person and virtual opportunities designed to help new professionals build not only a strong foundation of financial aid knowledge, but also a network of colleagues they can rely on throughout their careers.
• A reimagined Annual Conference this November, with an increased focus on practical skill-building and meaningful networking. We’ll spend time learning together in sessions and connecting outside of them, because every financial aid professional deserves a list of trusted colleagues on speed dial when the next challenge arrives.
• Expanded training throughout the year, bringing the incredible expertise of our membership to communities across New Jersey through both virtual and in-person programming.

But building a stronger NJASFAA isn’t something the Executive Council can do alone.

Come to our events. Explore a committee. Volunteer your talents. Introduce yourself to someone you’ve never met at a conference. Invest in your professional growth, and just as importantly, invest in the relationships that make this profession so rewarding.

The months ahead will undoubtedly bring new regulations, new challenges, and probably a few surprises. Whether it’s OB3 or whatever comes next, we’ll navigate it the way New Jersey financial aid professionals always have: together.

Together, we can learn more, support one another, and better serve the students and families who count on us.

I hope you’ll join us.