Welcome to the New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association (NYSFAAA)

Together, We Are Stronger. Together, We Make a Difference.

Dear Members and Financial Aid Colleagues, It is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you as President of our  association. I begin this journey with excitement, gratitude, and a deep  appreciation for the incredible community of financial aid professionals who make this association so special. Whether you are an experienced financial aid director, an advisor just beginning  your career, or one of our valued institutional partners, you belong here!

Each of you brings valuable knowledge, experiences, and perspectives that strengthen our association and the work we do to support student success.

Founded in 1968, NYSFAAA was built on the belief that we are stronger when we come together. We are more than an association; we are a community built on collaboration, compassion, shared experiences, and a common purpose: ensuring students have access to the financial resources and opportunities they need to pursue their educational dreams.

As the financial aid landscape continues to evolve, we face new regulations, and compliance challenges. We don’t have to navigate these challenges alone. Through our conferences, workshops, professional development, and valuable training opportunities, NYSFAAA provides members with the tools to stay informed, and learn from one another by sharing ideas, experiences, and best practices.  

As your President, I encourage you to get involved and make NYSFAAA your association. Whether through committee participation, volunteering at our annual conference, sharing expertise as a training facilitator, or simply connecting with fellow members, there is a place for you. Your voice, ideas, and contributions matter, and together we can continue to make our association stronger.

If you would like to get involved, have an idea to share, or simply want to connect, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to us at [email protected].

Thank you for your dedication to our profession and to the students whose futures we help shape. I look forward to working alongside you, learning from you, and continuing to build an association where everyone feels welcomed, valued and supported.  

Warmest regards,

Lucila Villaquiran
President, NYSFAAA
[email protected]

"When we stand together, we rise together."

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Upcoming Statewide Training Webinars

Verification of FAFSA Tax Items
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
10:00 AM - Noon

SWT Comes to Your Region:
Schedule of Reductions Training
Friday, November 13, 2026
10:00 AM - Noon*
(Registration Information will be sent via each region's listserv)

Who Must File, Filing Status, and What's New Since the Last Webinar
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
10:00 AM - Noon

REGISTER NOW

FAFSA Completion/Financial Aid Virtual Workshops

SUNY Virtual Workshops: FAFSA Completion Workshops | Financial Aid Sessions

NYS Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Virtual Workshops: 
Upcoming and On-Demand Events | Drop-In Lounge

NYSFAAA is proud to partner with: