Welcome

President's Welcome

We made it out of the 2023-2024 academic year! Job well done, but the hard work isn’t over. MASFAA plays a crucial role in not only supporting members such as yourselves, but also students and families throughout the Commonwealth. I am confident that over the next year we can continue to make a positive impact on our community as well as the financial aid community as a whole.

2023-2024 was a record year- not only because of the FAFSA changes and delays but also because of the outstanding involvement we saw from our members. The Conference Committee hosted its largest conference in recent history with over 350 members in attendance. This was a chance to not only share what we had learned about the recent changes in aid, but also to reconnect. Seven other major events were MASFAAs wonderful committees with a cumulative total of over 440 members participating.

I am sure that the 2024-2025 academic year will come with its own set of special challenges, but I am confident that with MASFAAS dedication, not only to its members but also the students and families that we serve- that we can continue to advocate, support one another, learn from one another and stive for excellence. Your involvement in MASFAA is crucial to these goals. If you have not already joined a committee, I urge you to consider joining one. Your prospective, ideas and time (no matter how much or little of it you are able to give) can make a difference to a committee and to the ideas and information that is shared within our community.

Thank you for your dedication to financial aid and I look forward to a productive and fulfilling year ahead.

Thank you,

Sarah Bergeron

President

FAFSA Day Massachusetts

FAFSA Day Massachusetts is one of MASFAA’s signature programs. It is a non-profit, volunteer driven program providing free assistance to students and families seeking to complete the FAFSA. Our members join with organizations across Massachusetts
to increase access to higher education.

Annual Conference

Each November our membership gathers to learn from one another and invited speakers. Look out for invitations to submit a session proposal and conference details via the MASFAA listserv.

Grow your network and access top tier professional development opportunities

Each year MASFAA offers a robust slate of training events and opportunities to expand your professional network. Don’t miss out on our on going events, such as Just the Facts, Leadership Academy, Graduate Professional Concerns Symposium, and Financial Wellness Education Symposium.

FAQ

What's Going on at MASFAA?

This website is a great resource for all that is happening at MASFAA!

Our Home page is a great first stop to see MASFAA news.

Visit our Events Directory for currently scheduled events and event registration information.

Don’t forget to join our listserve to get all of the Association announcements!

I'm a student or parent looking for help with the FAFSA or MASFA application. Do you offer assistance?

Please visit our FAFSA Day Massachusetts page to learn about our virtual FAFSA assistance programs.

You can also give a call to MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority)
weekdays at (800) 449-6332 (9:00 am – 5:00pm) or email us at fafsaday@gmail.com for questions outside of our FAFSA Day programs.

How do I Join MASFAA?

MASFAA offers members to individuals that work in or have an interest in the administration of student financial aid. To learn about membership types and join, visit our Membership page.

Do I need to work at a College to be a MASFAA member?

You do not need to work at a college or university to be a member of MASFAA.

MASFAA offers an associate membership for people that are not financial aid administrators at an institutions.

While associate members generally do not vote on issues before the Association, many associate members are active on committees, attend training and development opportunties, and hold leadership positions within the Association.

When are Executive Council Elections held?

Each year, MASFAA hold an election for the President Elect role, as well as other open Executive Council positions. A call for nominations generally opens at the Annual Conference in November and elections are held during the early spring.

How do I join the mASFAA listserve?

The MASFAA Listserve allows current MASFAA members to share information, announce events, share job postings within our community.

To join the MASFAA Listserve, click here.

I've renewed my MASFAA membership for the year, but I'm changing Jobs or Retiring. How do I update my account?

Need to make a change to your MASFAA account during the middle of the year? Just complete the Member Update Form and we’ll help you get your information corrected.

Retiring from your financial aid position? We want to stay in touch. Please let us know so that we can change your membership status to Retiree. Retirees keep all of the membership perks without paying annual dues! Just complete the Member Update Form when you have confirmed your retirement date.

Where can I find current job postings?

Visit o ur Career Opportunities board to view positions that our members have shared with the community.

Have an open position to share? Log into your account and Post a Job . There is no charge for MASFAA members to post an open position and new listings are automatically posted for 30 days, but can be removed or extended through the Manage My Job Listing page.