Jacquelyn Cottom is a seasoned professional in the field of student financial aid, currently serving as a Compliance Specialist and Webinar Producer at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators since March 2020. Prior to this role, Cottom held various positions at Northern Virginia Community College from May 2010 to March 2020, including Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Compliance and Support, and Financial Aid Advisor. Earlier experience includes a role as a Management and Program Analyst at the Federal Student Aid office of the U.S. Department of Education and serving as Program Coordinator at The Sallie Mae Fund from June 2005 to June 2008. Cottom's academic background includes a degree from James Madison University.
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
We are a nonprofit membership organization that represents more than 29,000 financial aid professionals at nearly 3,000 colleges, universities, and career schools across the country. NASFAA member institutions serve nine out of every 10 undergraduates in the United States. 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. As the definitive career resource for financial aid professionals, NASFAA's Career Center offers free job searching and discounted resume posting for members: https://careers.nasfaa.org