NASFAA U Authorized Event:  Earn your credential in Student Eligibility

Please join us for an IN-PERSON training event to help you earn your NASFAA U credential in Student Eligibility.  Taught by two of our NASFAA credentialed CASFAA trainers, this event will provide an overview of general student eligibility criteria and documentation requirements, acquaints participants with the role of the FAFSA Processing System (FPS), the student eligibility database matches, and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), as well as how certain educational programs affect student eligibility. Completion of this event, along with preparing with the provided self-study guide qualifies individuals to take the corresponding NASFAA Professional Credential test for no additional charge.

NASFAA U Authorized Event:  Earn your credential in Student Eligibility

Date:  Friday, April 25, 2025
Time:  9:00 am to 1:00 pm (please try to arrive by 8:30 for registration)
Location:  San Diego City College, 1313 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 82101
Math And Social Sciences Building (MS Building Room 162)
For google Maps, use the above address.  The parking lot is between 15th & 16th and C & Broadway.  Entrances are on both 15th and 16th street.  Parking is free. 

Cost:  $100 for members, $190 for non-members 

(includes in person training, NASFAA course study guide, and free access to the NASFAA credential test)
Light snacks, coffee and tea will be provided.

REGISTER AND PAY HERE: https://cvent.me/Vznwzb

You will need your NASFAA ID to register.  You can find this on the landing page when you log in to the NASFAA website.

Questions?  Send to [email protected]  

                                           Your 2025 Executive Council

President

                                                             Lorena Rodriguez

                                                             Financial Aid Director
                                                              UC Santa Cruz 

Past- President

Rashinda Hutchinson

Rashinda Hutchinson

Assistant Director of Financial Aid
UC San Diego
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President-Elect


Angelika Williams

Associate Vice Provost of Student Financial Services
University of San Francisco

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Vice President – Federal Issues

Paris Charles

Associate Director of Financial Services
University of San Francisco

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Vice President – State Issues

Jason Choi  

Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
UC Davis

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Treasurer-Elect

Wendy Wang

Director of Financial Aid
San Diego City College

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Treasurer

Wendy Wang

Director of Financial Aid

San Diego City College
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Secretary

Daisey Gomez

Financial Aid Officer
UC Davis
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Access & Diversity Rep

Jonathan Charres 

Assistant Director of Financial Aid  
Chapman University

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CSU Seg Rep

Brandi Blair
Financial Aid Counselor
Cal Poly Pomona

UC Seg Rep

Jessica Moore

Senior Financial Aid Advisor
UC Santa Cruz

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Proprietary Seg Rep

Janett Cabanero

Director of Financial Aid 
Sofia University

Independent Seg Rep

  

Cora Manuel
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Samuel Merritt University

 

Community College Seg Rep

Antonio(Tony) Cabrera-Medina

Financial Aid Officer
Imperial Valley College

Grad/Prof Member

Anna Cassio

Executive Director of Financial Aid  
California University of Science & Medicine

Association Services Representative


Jerrick Macadangdang

Vice President, Relationship Manager
Citizens Bank
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1040 Workshops Chair

Kim Thomas

Director, Campus Relations

SoFi

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Historian

Ciel Senechal

Campus Development-- West Region

College Ave Student Loans

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Committee Coordinator

 Michelle Gomez

Special Programs Officer

UC Riverside

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Conference Co-Chair

Thomas Le

Interim Director of Financial Aid 

New York Film Academy, L.A

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Conference Co-Chair

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Jenny Garcia

Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid

University of San Francisco

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Electronic Initiatives Chair

Daniel Reed

Director of Financial Aid

Point Loma Nazarene University

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Fund Development Chair

Sun O.

Education Consultant

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Newsletter Editor, ELA Chair

Portrait of Ricardo Buenrostro

Ricardo Buenrostro

Director of Finance, Tax Compliance, and Controls

UC Davis

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Site Selection Chair

Dewayne Barnes

Product Manager- Financial Aid

Workday

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Membership Services

Lindsay Crowell McCarthy

Lindsay McCarthy

Assistant Vice Provost

Loyola Marymount University

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Scholarships Chair

Carolyn Guel

Associate Director, Counseling/ Advising Unit

San Jose State University

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Conference Program Co-Chair

Jessica Ayres

Director of Financial Aid

CA Western School of Law

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Conference Program/High School Relations Co-Chair

Luanne Canestro

Retired

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Training Chair

Thalassa Naylor

Instructor/Independent Education Consultant

UCLA

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Strategic Planning Chair

Bronwyn Garrison

Bronwyn Garrison

Associate Director of Financial Aid

UC San Diego

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