-- Summer Newsletter now online
-- 2009 VASFAA Annual Conference Presentations now available

Welcome to the website for the Virginia Association of the Student Financial Aid Administrators (VASFAA). VASFAA is an organization of individuals who administer financial aid programs or who are otherwise active in a financial aid-related profession. Our mission is to maintain an organization that promotes the professional growth and collaboration of our members in order to serve fairly the needs of students, families, and institutions in matters related to financial and informational resources that support students' postsecondary education goals. Our organization is determined to help students pursue and attain their educational goals.

VASFAA's vision includes the concepts of access and equity. We believe that every qualified student should be afforded the opportunity to attend the institution of his/her choice in Virginia, regardless of the student's economic background. Every student should be confident that sufficient financial aid is available at public institutions. Private institutions, trade and technical schools also should be supported through state financial aid programs. State financial aid programs should reflect the principle of equity. Individuals from similar economic circumstances should receive similar benefits and the least advantaged individuals should receive the greatest benefit from state need-based aid programs.

If you are a student or parent, there is a section of our website with information for you. Another section is devoted to secondary school guidance counselors. For Financial Aid Professionals interested in joining VASFAA, there is another section with membership information. One benefit of membership in VASFAA is access to the member’s only section, which includes our current membership roster as well as other special features.

Another benefit of membership is the opportunity for professional training, growth and networking. VASFAA will be conducting multi-level training opportunities through out the year at various locations around the state. The annual training conference will be held April 2009 at the Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, Virginia.

Thank you for taking the time to explore our website and your interest in our Association. VASFAA is a resource that can benefit you. We encourage your participation and feedback. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Brenda Burke
VASFAA President
blburke@vcu.edu