Promoting quality administration of financial aid programs in postsecondary institutions across the pacific since 1975!

Welcome to PacFAA

PacFAA (Pacific Financial Aid Association) is a non-profit organization that provides support to financial aid administrators and other agencies involved in the administration of financial aid programs in postsecondary educational institutions across the Pacifc. Originally started as the Hawaii Association of Student Financial Aid Adminstrators (HAFAA) in 1975, PacFAA has grown to approximately 120 members with representation from Hawaii, Guam, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, American Samoa, Marshall Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas.

The mission of PacFAA is to promote and provide quality administration of financial aid programs in postsecondary institutions in the Pacific. In addition, it strives to ensure the availability of an ethical, equitable, and accessible financial aid delivery system for students attending public, private, technical and proprietary colleges and universities in the Pacific. PacFAA also provides professional development opportunities to financial aid administrators, high school counselors, and office professional staff.

2021-22 Tax Transcript Decoder©: A visual guide to assist financial aid administrators with quickly identifying the correct transcript line items needed to complete the verification process. This tool contains color-coded sample tax returns and corresponding tax return transcripts for each return.

2020-21 Tax Transcript Decoder©: A visual guide to assist financial aid administrators with quickly identifying the correct transcript line items needed to complete the verification process. This tool contains color-coded sample tax returns and corresponding tax return transcripts for each return.

PacFAA Needs You! As a strictly volunteer organization, the vitality and overall success of PacFAA is dependent upon the willingness of its members to serve the organization. Your participation benefits your colleagues, students and parents, as well as providing an opportunity for personal and professional development. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete our Volunteer Form.

CONFERENCE & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

2021 AASFAA-PacFAA Virtual Conference

Join us for up to date federal regulatory information, learn about technology solutions from our corporate partners and meet new and old colleagues. All in an interactive virtual performance.

WASFAA Training Opportunities

PacFAA is pleased to share with you the Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA) Training Opportunities. Please visit the WASFAA Training page for further information.

Upcoming Events:
April 26-30, 2021: Register Today! The WASFAA 2021 Virtual Conference: Metamorphosis will be held April 26-30, 2021. As the theme suggests, it’s all about changing and adapting and transformation which we all had to do over the past 12 months. As we move forward, we are excited to present to the WASFAA community our first ever virtual conference (hosted on the ON24 platform). As your conference committee continues to work in building the best experience possible, we now need your help.

April 30, 2021: WASFAA Annual Business Meeting will be held via Zoom on the last day of the conference:
     Date: Friday, April 30, 2021
     Time: 11:00am HST
     Zoom Link
     Agenda

Financial Aid Administrator
Web Based Training

We are pleased to share web based training opportunities for financial aid administrators provided by our industry partners. Topics range from verification, satisfactory academic progress, helping students manage debt and repayment, professional judgment, and personal/professional development. These training and informational sessions are available to you free of charge.

Please visit the Training page for more information.