Volunteers Welcome!

The mission of the Arizona Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (AASFAA) is to empower, educate and engage all financial aid professionals.

AASFAA is a volunteer organization. Members are encouraged to participate in the association to ensure AASFAA remains a strong association and a leader in shaping financial aid policy in the state and the nation.

Make an Impact: Shape the Future of AASFAA 

Your time, talent, and wisdom are the greatest resources we have. As financial aid administrators, we dedicate our careers to opening doors for students. Now, you have the opportunity to strengthen the very community that supports us all. Whether you are looking to sharpen your leadership skills or want to mentor the next generation of professionals, AASFAA needs you.

Why Volunteer with AASFAA?
-Professionally Develop: Step into leadership roles, manage projects, and build highly transferable skills that elevate your resume.

-Share Your Wisdom: Pass down the knowledge and unique experiences you’ve gathered over the years to help guide and mentor others.

-Strengthen Our Community: Volunteering is your chance to actively give back to the professional network that serves students day in and day out.

Find Your Fit: Our Committees
We have a wide range of opportunities to match your specific interests, strengths, and available time. Explore our committees below:

Additional Ways to Connect & Share:

-Awareness & Outreach – Help spread the word about AASFAA's mission.

-Conference – Join the team that plans and executes our premier events.

 -Newsletter – Keep our community informed, connected, and inspired.

 -Website/IT – Lend your technical talents to keep our digital space running smoothly.

 -Board Liaison (Non-voting) – Act as a vital link between committees and leadership.

Ready to make a difference?
Complete the AASFAA Volunteer Form and the committee chair will reach out to you. Thank you in advance for volunteering!

Every Role Matters
Whether you can commit to a full-term committee position or want to help out with a short-term project, we have a place for you. Thank you for your dedication to our community and the students we serve!

Need More Information?
Contact: Aurie Clifford, 2026-27 AASFAA President
[email protected] 

Awards & Scholarships 
Solicit nominations for various AASFAA awards in an effort to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to AASFAA or the financial aid profession.

Awareness and Outreach
Develop, maintain, and enhance new and existing liaison relationships with external professional organizations and agencies concerned with education.

Communications & Social Media
Provide members with regular communication on association activities via the website, blog, and social media outlets.

Conference 
Plan the conference and make recommendations on conference location, programs, vendors, activities, promotions, logistics, and materials.

Fiscal Planning
Review Association investment accounts and make financial recommendations.

Membership 
Conduct the annual membership drive, processes membership payments, and maintain membership records. Maintain the membership content of the AASFAA website and provide blog articles as requested by the Communications Chair.

Sponsor Relations 
Manage the equitable solicitation of vendors to sponsor training and annual conference. May include ads in our webpages and other forms of social media. Each vendor will also be extended an opportunity to assist with other needs of the association.

Training 
Identify training needs within the region and work with WASFAA and NASFAA to provide training opportunities. Develop and present training sessions. All training opportunities will be virtual this year.

Website 
Develop web-based tools to support activities of other committees. Develops and maintains the association's webpages and forms.