Webinar | Preparing For FAFSA Simplification On Your Campus

Watch our webinar discussion to learn more about the FAFSA simplification changes and how these changes will impact your current and prospective students. The webinar features Alex DeLonis, Director of Financial Aid at Wabash College and a member of the FAFSA Simplification Implementation Working Group.

Webinar highlights include:

What the changes mean for your financial aid offices this year in preparation for the 2024-25 FAFSA award year.
What the Student Aid Index (SAI) is, an overview of the methodology, and how SAI differs from EFC.
Changes to Pell Grant eligibility.
How the FAFSA changes affect your prospective students and families.
What resources are available to assist institutions in navigating these significant changes.

Learn more in this on-demand webinar by completing the form to watch “Preparing For FAFSA Simplification On Your Campus.”

Alex DeLonis

Director of Financial Aid, Wabash College

Member of FAFSA Simplification Implementation Working Group

As Director of Financial Aid at Wabash College, DeLonis oversees financial aid applications, monitors requirements and sources of federal and state funding, and tracks enrollment. He is also responsible for implementing programs and working with office staff as they evaluate eligibility for financial aid and provide access, counseling and support to families and students in need. He received his Associate’s degree from Harper College, his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northeastern Illinois University, and his Master’s degree in Higher Education from McKendree University. In addition to his work at the College and with NASFAA, DeLonis has personally made several visits to Capitol Hill and met with members of Congress to advocate for doubling Pell Grants and loosening federal restrictions to make it easier for students to be able to obtain financial aid.

Jared Christensen

Associate Vice President of Client Service, Ardeo Education Solutions

Jared has spent his career in enrollment, committed to seeing students experience the life-changing benefits of a college education. Before Ardeo, Jared was at RNL for 6 years assisting institutions in their recruitment efforts as a consultant. He also spent 13 years at Anderson University (SC), Trinity International University (IL), and North Park University (IL), where he was dean of enrollment. He spent time on the NACCAP board and taught undergraduate coursework. Jared earned his master’s degree at Clemson University (SC) and his bachelor’s degree at Fresno Pacific University (CA), where he first developed a passion for higher education.