Member, Financial Aid Subcommittee

Within the framework of the NAFSA Strategic Plan and the subcommittee charge, this position will:

• Identify and monitor federal financial aid policies that affect the field of education abroad
• Curate content for NAFSA web pages on funding and financial aid for education abroad ensure information is relevant and current.
• Encourage and facilitate the inclusion of sessions, posters, or workshops on financial aid and funding for education abroad at regional and annual conferences. Develop and present sessions as appropriate when possible and appropriate.
• Collaborate with subcommittee members to address the needs of the field; bring issues to the subcommittee's attention and offer solutions to others.
• Participate actively in the EAKC Network by prompting or responding to discussions on financial aid for education abroad. Act as a resource for colleagues with questions and concerns throughout the year.
• Collaborate with the subcommittee chair and NAFSA staff partner to achieve these goals.

In recent years, subcommittee members have contributed to projects such as: 

• Annual and regional conference presentations and dialogues on financial aid for education abroad
• Online information sessions on financial aid for education abroad
• Advocacy with the US Department of Education and Veterans Affairs to clarify policies and procedures on financial aid, in coordination with NAFSA staff partner
• A resource on Funding Models for Education Abroad Operations
• Updates to the web pages on Financial Aid for Education Abroad

• Serve a two-year term, renewable once for a maximum of four years.
• Prepare for and attend subcommittee meetings throughout the year, noting that meetings are usually held online.
• Foster an inclusive environment in alignment with the NAFSA Diversity and Inclusion Statement

• Knowledge of financial aid regulations affecting students from U.S. institutions of higher education who are studying abroad
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and government officials in a collegial and diplomatic fashion
• Demonstrated expertise in education abroad and an understanding of the needs of the field in practice areas related to US student visa procedures  
• Willingness to adopt organization-wide perspectives.