Greetings All!
I’m truly honored to lead the WVASFAA Association
as their 2023-2024 WVASFAA President. The
theme for this year is “Developing a Legacy to Give our Students a Better
Future.” Having a student-centered
approach will always exude one of the true components of WVASFAA. Assisting students in their educational
journey has always been a passion for me in higher education. Always remember we’re change agents in
this educational journey with our students that has a lasting impact on the
student, their family, our institutions, and our communities.
WVASFAA serves as a great resource to share best
practices, receive state and federal updates, and continue our professional
development through rigorous training sessions offered at our conferences. As we move toward the new year, we have
chosen to offer a training and have one in-person conference. This will continue to build on knowledge and
expertise in the financial aid world that we know can be ever changing. Please take this opportunity to use the
information gained during the training sessions and conferences to ensure we
are a solid resource at our institutions and communities.
As we prepare for the 2023 virtual training session,
we have incorporated panels to discuss the preparation for FAFSA
Simplification, Professional Judgment changes, and important state and federal
updates.
In closing, it has been a great honor and
privilege to be selected to serve as your 2023-2024 WVASFAA President. I truly look forward to this year and will strive
to keep our legacy moving while embracing our new members and looking forward
to our future!
I would like to thank each of my Executive
Committee members for their continued assistance, support, patience, and
guidance throughout this year. I have
learned that the WVASFAA organization is much more than a chance to gain
professional development, we are a family!
Please enjoy the 2023 upcoming virtual training
session in December and look forward to the 2024 Spring Conference in Daniels,
West Virginia.
Kind Regards,
Consuela D. Phillips
2023-24 WVASFAA President