About Us
Our mission is to offer support and resources which provide access for students to pursue an education through:
- A staff dedicated to innovative, proactive solutions
- Identifying, creating, and delivering resources through personal counseling and outreach efforts to provide a financial plan for families
Our vision is to be the leader in providing the greatest customer service experience. We will make a Grand Valley State University education affordable, one student at a time.
For any questions feel free to visit our contact us page.
Annual Reports for the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships can be found here.
Our Staff
Our Staff
| First Name | Last Name | Title | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly | Berg | bergkell@gvsu.edu | Financial Aid Counselor | View |
| Erin | Braginton | braginer@gvsu.edu | Financial Aid Assistant | View |
| Nicholas | Bromley (he/him) | bromleni@gvsu.edu | Associate Director of Financial Aid | View |
| Javier | Carrillo | carrilja@gvsu.edu | Financial Aid Counselor/Admissions Counselor | View |
| Danielle | Carter | cartedan@gvsu.edu | Assistant Director of Financial Aid | View |
| Susan | Dix | dixsu@gvsu.edu | Financial Aid Assistant | View |
| Leigha | Filips | filipsle@gvsu.edu | Financial Aid Counselor | View |
| Anna | Johnson | johnsan6@gvsu.edu | Associate Director of Financial Aid | View |
| Katelyn | Johnson | johnske8@gvsu.edu | Assistant Director of Student Employment | View |
| Wendy | Johnston | johnstow@gvsu.edu | Financial Aid Assistant | View |
| Gregory | Mason | masongre@gvsu.edu | Financial Aid Counselor | View |
| Melissa | McCullough | mccullme@gvsu.edu | Assistant Director of Financial Aid | View |
| Stephanie | Menendez | menendst@gvsu.edu | Financial Aid Counselor | View |
| Joseph | Montney | montney1@gvsu.edu | Financial Aid Counselor | View |
| Yisel | Mora | morayi@gvsu.edu | Financial Aid Counselor | View |
| Samantha | Mulder | muldesam@gvsu.edu | Associate Director of Financial Aid | View |
| Jenna | Poll | pollj@gvsu.edu | Partnership Coordinator | View |
| Ben | Rhodes | rhodesbe@gvsu.edu | Associate Director of Financial Aid | View |
| Michelle | Rhodes | rhodesmi@gvsu.edu | Associate Vice President for Financial Aid | View |
| Alfany | Rosales-Muro | rosaleal@gvsu.edu | Assistant Director of Financial Aid | View |
| Lyndsey | Schab | schably@gvsu.edu | Thompson Scholars Coordinator | View |
| Katie | Shuert | shuertka@gvsu.edu | Office Coordinator | View |
| Ashlee | Thayer | thayeras@gvsu.edu | Assistant Director of Financial Aid | View |
| Maryelise | White | whitema1@gvsu.edu | Assistant Director of Scholarships | View |
| Anne | Zalud | zaluda@gvsu.edu | Financial Aid Assistant | View |
Our Student Assistants
Our Student Assistants
| First Name | Last Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esi Jennifer | Aniwa (she/her) | Graduate Assistant | View |
| Miranda | Bette | Phone Bank Student Assistant | View |
| Lydia | Coppock | Financial Aid Student Assistant | View |
| Molly | Fenn (she/her) | Phonebank Student Assistant | View |
| Carrie | Finholm | Student Employment Student Assistant | View |
| Cally | Goodman | Financial Aid Student Assistant | View |
| La'Cier | Green (she/her) | Phone Bank Student Assistant | View |
| Sydney | Hartmann (she/they) | Phone Bank Student Assistant | View |
| Raegan | Holek (she/her) | Graduate Assistant | View |
| Katie | Jones (she/her) | Phone Bank Student Assistant | View |
| Jeannie | Kane (she/her) | Graduate Assistant | View |
| Megan | Moma | Student Employment Student Assistant | View |
| Mandy | Nelson (she/her) | Graduate Assistant | View |
| Paulie | Robinson-Stevens (they/them) | Graduate Assistant | View |
| Joy | Spann (she/her) | Phone Bank Student Assistant | View |
| Bach | Thoi (he/him) | MoneySmart Mentor | View |
| Kat | Vann (she/her) | Phone Bank Student Assistant | View |