Be a GASFAA Volunteer for 2026-2027!
Volunteering: What's the best that can happen?
The best part of GASFAA is our people and relationships with each other. GASFAA is only successful when people like YOU choose to volunteer!
At GASFAA, we are committed to our mission of providing training, support, and professional development for our members to effectively advise students and families with postsecondary financial aid options, advocate on behalf of the students, and assist institutions in complying with state and federal requirements.
When you volunteer with GASFAA, you get to be a part of something much bigger than yourself, your department, or your college. YOU can volunteer to be a committee member, presenter, help at events, there are lots of ways!!
You get to the be the BEST part of GASFAA through:
- Sharing perspectives and professional experiences
- Building connections and relationships with colleagues
- Making a few new friends along the way
If you are not sure how you want to volunteer (but have the willingness to help), please reach out to me.
I am looking forward to the changes we can make together!
Samantha Hitchcock
2026-2027 GASFAA President
GASFAA Committees for 2026-2027
Awards/Nominations – This committee presents GASFAA with a slate of officers prior to the Spring Conference. The committee shall ascertain that nominees for each office are qualified to serve and are willing to faithfully fulfill the duties of their prospective offices. In addition, this committee solicits nominations from membership for the established GASFAA awards.
Community Action – Use the GASFAA listserv and website to publish articles on current issues, membership news, announcements, and other events of interest for the membership. This committee will organize and manage the Food Drive and the annual Silent Auction at the conference, which supports the GASFAA Memorial Scholarship fund.
GASFAA Newsletter – This Committee will oversee the newsletter and make sure it is published at least two times each year.
Technology Support – Enhance and oversee the GASFAA website and ensure that it is current. Assist members with all website-related needs and approve job submissions. Increase working knowledge and functionality of Member-Clicks software.
Legislative and Compliance Affairs – Informs the membership of impending legislation and proposed changes to the student financial assistance programs in a timely manner. Identifies regulatory developments of relevance and interest to the GASFAA community and assess compliance protocols, policies, and procedures to best meet the regulatory requirements.
Budget and Finance – Oversees GASFAA's investments and the budget to ensure the future stability of our organization. Further, the committee monitors expenditures to ensure adherence to the current Strategic Plan.
Institutional Membership Support – Promotes the value of GASFAA to all areas of the financial aid community for membership. The committee multiple communication efforts to non-members and implements initiatives upon board approval.
Professional Development and Training – Explores subject matter and coordinates several training opportunities relevant to all areas of financial aid throughout the year, which include the Fall Workshop, Winter Workshop, and other relevant training. The committee will organize the pre-conference workshop, which is deemed the "Hot Topic" of the current financial aid community. Due to the nature of this committee, members with significant Financial Aid experience and public speaking and those that want to build public speaking confidence by co-presenting are needed.
Conference Committee – Plans and organizes the annual Spring Conference. This committee is responsible for securing session topics, presenter selections, preparing conference programs, planning conference entertainment, and selecting a conference theme.
Leadership, Mentorship, and Volunteers – Plans leadership and mentorship experiences through your feedback of development and systems needs and other volunteer activities.
Partner Member Support – Seeks financial support for conferences, publications, and other corporation’s business from appropriate vendors and sponsors. The committee also arranges display space for the vendors/sponsors at conferences and ensures that the vendors/sponsors receive proper recognition to the membership for their support.
Virtual Training – This Committee will oversee the virtual training opportunities offered by GASFAA. They will develop the topics, find presenters, and present training sessions monthly.
Join us as a volunteer for the 2026-2027 academic year and complete the online volunteer form HERE!
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