Who We Are
WASFAA is a community of more than 1,000 financial aid administrators and professionals dedicated to helping students reach their postsecondary education goals. We represent professionals in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
What We Do
We promote financial aid awareness and educational opportunities for students by providing training and professional development opportunities for our members.
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Join our community today! We have both individual and institutional pricing options available, as well as associate membership for those outside the WASFAA region.
Recent News
September IDEEA: Caring for Ourselves & Our Communities
September brings new beginnings, meaningful celebrations, and a reminder to take care of ourselves along the way. This month, the WASFAA IDEEA Committee highlights Self-Care Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and the power of kindness, community, and showing up for our students, and ourselves
Meet Your Electronic Services Chair - Chantelle Isaacs!
Chantelle does a little bit of everything for WASFAA—from serving on the Executive Council as our new Electronics Chair to bringing the fun as our Music Bingo DJ. But who is Chantelle when she’s not volunteering? Let’s find out!
Meet your new IDEEA Chair: Antonio Estrella Vega
Meet the new 2026-2027 IDEEA Chair, and learn more about what he hopes this year's WASFAA experience will be.
Ready to Lead? RHS Leadership Development Program Now Accepting Applications for 2026-2027
RHS LDP 7th cohort now accepting applications for mentees and mentors. Year-long program offers leadership training, mentoring, and hands-on experience planning WASFAA's Sister Dale Brown Summer Institute. Deadline: August 28, 2026.