Meet NASFAA's MVPs
NASFAA's Most Valuable Professional (MVP) series features brief Q&As with our members who have made an impact on the world of financial aid. Do you know a colleague with something interesting to say? Let us know by nominating them today!
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MVP Nancy Ferguson, FAAC®
November 26, 2025 - Meet Nancy Ferguson, FAAC®, executive director of student financial aid and scholarships at the University of Georgia. With 26 years of dedication to the profession, Nancy has built a career defined by leadership, advocacy, and a deep commitment ... -
MVP Haley Lindsey, FAAC®
October 28, 2025 - Meet Haley Lindsey, FAAC®, director of financial aid at Missouri Western State University. Unaware that a career path in financial aid even existed, Haley stumbled into her first role in the financial aid office more than a decade ago. Today, she... -
MVP Audra Main, FAAC®
August 22, 2025 - Meet Audra Main, FAAC®, financial aid director at Moore Norman Technology Center. Audra brings more than 30 years of financial aid experience to her work and approaches every aspect of her career with a passion for learning, networking, and fun.&... -
MVP Lee Bray, FAAC®
July 3, 2025 - Meet Lee Bray, FAAC®, senior director of financial aid, veterans affairs and student resource centers at Pitt Community College. Lee discovered she had a knack for student services while completing her undergraduate program at Millersville U... -
MVP Eddie Salazar, FAAC®
May 7, 2025 - Meet Eddie Salazar, FAAC®, associate director of financial aid at the University of New Mexico. Eddie started his work in financial aid as a work-study student and turned that experience into a fulfilling career of 25 years. -
MVP Nomination Form
April 7, 2025 - Do you know a financial aid colleague with something interesting to say? Send the names of potential future MVPs and a short note about why you're nominating them here. -
MVP Paul Friebus, FAAC®
March 18, 2025 - Meet Paul Friebus, FAAC®, director of financial aid training and compliance at Ivy Tech Community College. Paul began his career in financial aid when he was looking for a fresh start. Taking a leap of faith, he joined the team at Ivy Tech Commun... -
MVP Paul Friebus, FAAC®
March 18, 2025 - Meet Paul Friebus, FAAC®, director of financial aid training and compliance at Ivy Tech Community College. Paul began his career in financial aid when he was looking for a fresh start. Taking a leap of faith, he joined the team at Ivy Tech Commun... -
MVPs Archive
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