Debra La Grone Joins Financial Aid Association as Training Specialist

June 14, 2011 - PRLog -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), a nonprofit, membership organization that represents nearly 20,000 financial aid professionals who administer aid to more than 16 million college students, is pleased to announce that Debra La Grone has been selected to serve as a training specialist. In this position, La Grone will serve as a primary trainer at regional and state association meetings, an instructor for on-line courses, and a presenter/moderator for webinars. She will also develop training resources and content to inform NASFAA members about the latest federal rules and regulations.

La Grone brings 20 years of financial aid experience to NASFAA, with more than 16 years at an assistant director level or higher. Most recently, La Grone served as director of financial aid and veteran services at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. She has also worked at Stephen F. Austin State University, The Education Resources Institute (TERI), Texas A&M University-College Station, and the University of Utah. In addition, La Grone has served as an institutional peer reviewer with NASFAA's Standards of Excellence program, working with a team to help schools comply with federal rules and regulations. She has also served on multiple NASFAA committees and state and regional association committees.

"NASFAA is excited to bring Debra's unique set of skills and experience to the organization," said NASFAA President Justin Draeger. "Her wealth of experience and intimate knowledge of federal financial aid rules and regulations will help us increase and strengthen training opportunities for NASFAA members."

"I have a strong commitment to providing access to higher education," La Grone said. "My experience has allowed me to both directly and indirectly work with students, parents, colleagues, and other entities to reach their goals while maintaining compliance with existing rules and regulations."

La Grone earned Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of Utah and is working to complete a Master's degree in Business Administration.

About NASFAA
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is a nonprofit membership organization that represents nearly 20,000 financial aid professionals at 2,800 colleges, universities, and career schools across the country. Each year, financial aid professionals help more than 16 million students receive funding for post secondary education. Based in Washington, D.C., NASFAA is the only national association with a primary focus on student aid legislation, regulatory analysis, and training for financial aid administrators. For more information, visit www.nasfaa.org.

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The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is a nonprofit organization that represents nearly 20,000 financial aid professionals who serve 16 million students annually at 2,800 colleges, universities, and career schools.