The 2026–2027 year marks an exciting milestone for GASFAA as we celebrate our 60th anniversary. I am honored to serve as your GASFAA President and grateful for the trust you have placed in me.

Across six decades of change, GASFAA has remained a steady, reliable partner to the financial aid community. Our profession has weathered challenging periods before, and each time, GASFAA has responded by providing training, strengthening professional development, and fostering collaboration. Each challenge presents an opportunity to make a change!

This year, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting students and families by deepening connections and working together to remove barriers to education. Whether a student is pursuing additional training, a certificate, or a degree, our collective efforts help them move closer to their educational goals. The work we do matters, and it makes a lasting impact. I look forward to the changes we will make together and to a year of meaningful engagement, shared learning, and continued service to our community. Decades of Change:  Be the change.  Make that change.

Samantha Hitchcock

2026-2027 GASFAA President