Welcome

President's Welcome

Dear MASFAA Colleagues,

As we enter the 2026-2027 academic year, the challenges already seem insurmountable. New federal regulations are piling up faster than afternoon traffic on the Mass Pike, and as usual, the guidance seems to change daily.

The good news is that we have done this before: prior prior year, COVID waivers and HEERF funds, FASFA simplification. We made it over each of those hurdles, and we will make it over this one too. In fact, we are lucky. We have a secret weapon; an incredible community of aid professionals dedicated to helping our students and each other.

Already our members and committees have sponsored programming about the graduate lending landscape, done outreach to our federal and state political leaders, and shared information and insights about loan proration. More programming is forthcoming at our annual conference this November in Hyannis and throughout the year in both in-person and virtual formats.

We will rise to this challenge together. If you have expertise to share, our committees can use you. If you know something that might benefit others in our association, consider submitting a conference session proposal.

It is my honor to serve as your President during this challenging time because I know what we can do as a community.

With gratitude,
James W. McGehee
MASFAA President, 2026-2027

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.