KASFAA has developed three scholarships as part of the Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program. This is to encourage new aid officers, mentor potential leaders, provide professional development, and to give back to students in need in our Kentucky colleges.
Scholarship for New Aid Officers
As funds allow, the KASFAA (Honoree Forthcoming) Scholarship for New Aid Officers is awarded to new aid officers to attend the SASFAA New Aid Officers Workshop. An applicant must be a current member who has not previously attended the SASFAA New Aid Officers Workshop and who has five (5) or fewer years of financial aid experience. Past attendees of the KASFAA New Aid Officers Workshop and committee volunteers may be given preference.
In years where ample scholarship funds are available, more than one (Honoree Forthcoming) Scholarship for New Aid Officers may be awarded for other participants to attend the SASFAA New Aid Officers Workshop, or other professionally pertinent entry-level training event, provided the applicants also meet the same requirements.
Prior to attending the SASFAA New Aid Officers Workshop (or other qualifying event), the recipient will be encouraged to attend the spring conference so that a formal presentation may be made. After attending the SASFAA New Aid Officers Workshop (or other qualifying event), the recipient will be asked to make a brief statement about his or her experience to attendees of an upcoming KASFAA New Aid Officers Workshop. If they have not done so already, the recipient should also volunteer to serve on a KASFAA committee, or some other significant role, following the receipt of the (Honoree Forthcoming) Scholarship for New Aid Officers.
Scholarship for Leadership & Professional Development
As funds allow, the (Honoree Forthcoming) Scholarship for Leadership & Professional Development is awarded to continuing aid officers with 5 or more years of financial aid experience who are interested in obtaining a leadership position or improving their leadership skills in the financial aid profession. The scholarship aims to cover registration fees associated with professional development events including, but not limited to, NASFAA or SASFAA Leadership events, NASFAA or SASFAA Enrollment Management events, Federal training opportunities, and other events related to the financial aid profession. It is highly encouraged that preference be given to those applicants who have demonstrated service to KASFAA for both of the last two academic years.
Prior to attending the approved event, the recipient will be encouraged to attend the spring conference so that a formal presentation may be made. After attending the approved event, the recipient is expected to fulfill at least one of the following expectations: 1) be willing to serve as a committee chair, 2) be willing to run for office, 3) be willing to present at a conference or training event, and/or 4) lead a special project for the association.
Elinor Starr Scholarship
As funds allow, the Elinor Starr Scholarship is awarded to a needy student attending a Kentucky institution for the upcoming academic year. The award is a one-time scholarship, of at least $500, to be paid, upon verification of half-time enrollment, for the upcoming academic year. Preference should be given to students hired to work in a Financial Aid Office or related position in higher education.
In years where ample scholarship funds are available, more than one Elinor Starr Scholarship for Kentucky Students may be awarded to other applicants provided the applicants also meet the same requirements.
This recognition was named for Elinor Starr, former Director of Financial Aid at Spalding University, to honor her accomplishments as a leading woman in our profession.