Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program

To qualify, candidates must have a combination of:

  • Education (bachelor's degree or higher)
  • Ethics (self-certify; acknowledge agreement to abide by NASFAA's Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct)
  • Experience (have worked as a financial aid administrator for at least 1 year, minimum, depending on pathway; experience with a range of Title IV programs; NASFAA credentials)



Certified Financial Aid Administrator® Program

Earning Criteria

Recipients must complete the earning criteria to earn this badge.

General Requirements

Financial aid professionals can qualify to sit for a credential test in the following ways:

  • Complete an independent study on specific topics using a Self-Study Guide
  • Take an instructor-led NASFAA U Online Course
  • Demonstrate five or more years of well-rounded professional experience
  • Attend a NASFAA Authorized Event that uses the approved NASFAA curriculum

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