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The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) announced this week the formation of Forward50–a group of forward-thinking leaders from public and private two- and four-year institutions across the country.

The 50 members are from all different institutional areas and will serve on the newly formed Higher Education Committee. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Cheryl Green is among the members, a group which is comprised of college presidents, enrollment managers, admissions staff, financial aid and bursar leaders, members of governing boards, students, and other leaders from postsecondary institutions.

This national committee will spend the next year examining policy areas related to access, affordability, accountability and transparency. The Forward50 will produce four white papers that will include practical recommendations for members of Congress, and will be available to the broader policy community for review and comment in fall 2018.

“What all of these members have in common is the ability to think about how student aid can meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s students,” NASFAA President Justin Draeger said. “Change is never easy, but this forwarding-thinking group is up to the task. We look forward to seeing the creative, transformative solutions they produce, all with an eye toward student equity, success, accountability and transparency.”

Members of the Forward50 bring with them a diverse set of experiences, expertise, and perspectives. Together they hold memberships in more than 140 other higher education-related professional associations, with many serving in current or past leadership roles.

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