Rhode Island Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
PO Box 20234
Cranston, RI 02920
riasfaa
The Conference Committee organizes the June conference each year. The committee is responsible for the development of topics, securing speakers, managing logistics, and creation of printed materials for each conference.
Current Conference Committee
The Nominations Committee works to ensure member involvement in the elections process and development of the Executive Board. The Nominations Committee notifies members of upcoming elections, gathers nominations, and distributes information about the nominated inviduals to all members prior to voting at the June conference.
Current Membership/Nominations Committee
The Scholarship Committee organizes the annual awarding of the Horace J "Harry" Amaral Scholarship and the Senator Claiborne Pell Scholarship. RIASFAA will award one $500 Horace J "Harry" Amaral Scholarship and one $500 Senator Claiborne Pell Scholarship. Eligible students will submit a completed application and essay to the Scholarship Committee by the established deadline.
Current Scholarship Committee
This committee researches and outreaches to various vendors and Higher Education partners in an effort to create and maintain relationships with the RIASFAA organization.
Current Development Committee
This committee oversees past and present budgets of the association in an effort to maintain records, make improvements, and remain fiscally responsible/aware.
Current Finance Committee
Our committees are always looking for additional volunteers. It's a great way to get to know your fellow aid administrators in Rhode Island. Most committees only meet a few times per year and the time commitment is very small.
Check out our Volunteer page!
FAFSA High School Information Nights!
The association offers high schools in Rhode Island the opportunity to have an active RIASFAA member visit the high school to present on filing the FAFSA application, learning how financial aid is determined, and what it means to accept finanical aid. The presentation in is conjuction with the Dept. of Education.
High schools interested in participating should contact the below committee chairperson to schedule a date/time for presentation. The chairperson will then assign an active member to attend. There is a $50 one-time payment due (check) to the presenter for their time. Presentations are typically 60-90 minutes long.
Committee Chairperson(s)
Government Relations and Advocacy Committee
The Government Relations and Advocacy Committee organizes and creates networking partnerships with state officials to remain aware on the most current topics effecting Higher Education and Financial Aid, along with working to promote further access to affordable education for Rhode Island students and families.
Current Government Advocacy Committee
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Rhode Island Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
PO Box 20234
Cranston, RI 02920
riasfaa