- Home
- About MASFAA
What is MASFAA?The Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA) is a non-profit organization made up of professionals and post-secondary institutions and other related agencies and organizations interested in promoting the effective administration of student financial aid in the state of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, MIssouri, Ohio, West Virigina, and Wisconsin.
Our Mission, Vision, & ValuesOur mission is to promote and provide quality training and professional development opportunities, to advocate and support financial aid programs, and to facilitate effective communication and coordination among interrelated professional associations, thereby serving the needs and interests of students and postsecondary institutions. Our vision is to be the recognized leader in providing networking, professional development, resources, and engagement opportunities for financial aid administrators by leveraging its distinctive role as regional association to meet diverse member needs and foster professional collaborations. Relevance: We value relevant, efficient, and effective training and professional development opportunities, as we continue to be challenged to do be efficient and effective with resources. Diversity: Just as we traditionally value access to higher education for all, we also value a culture of diversity and access to MASFAA leadership opportunities for all regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, professional level or institution type. Collegiality: We value collegiality and our shared mission of helping all students have access to higher education opportunities regardless of income or college choice. Mentorship: We value the mentorship we have received from the experience of others and want to give back to the profession by providing mentorship to others. Stewardship: We value cost-effective, prudent, and judicious governance of the resources invested in MASFAA programs and continually measure the value of MASFAA efforts and its impact on the membership. | More about MASFAA |
Our Statements of Diversity and Ethics & ProfessionalismWe foster a transformative experience for its members that honors diversity, inclusion and social justice. We recognize a common unity that anchors and enlivens our commitment to inclusion and creates brave spaces for dialogue to happen, through initiatives that promote professional development. We hold ourselves accountable to this intentional vision through fostering an integrated community, and recognizing that each member of our organization brings their own unique perspectives, strengths, and critical inquiries to serve our mission. We will continuously evaluate our commitment to diversity through conscious engagement within the communities we serve, and will promote a culture of diversity and inclusion by encouraging involvement and access regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, professional level or institution type. All MASFAA members are expected to maintain the highest level of ethical behavior and to refrain from any perception of conflict of interest. All MASFAA members, vendors, exhibitors, and other parties affiliated with MASFAA are required to maintain the highest level of professionalism and reflect a commitment to the financial aid profession; to the goals of the Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and to the students we serve. |