Speakers 
Director, University of Georgia
Nancy Ferguson is the Director of Student Financial Aid at the University of Georgia where she has worked for almost 25 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Adult Education from the University of Georgia. Nancy is a Past President of the Georgia...
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Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid & Scholarships, Coastal Carolina University
Dr. Samantha Hicks is currently serving as the Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid & Scholarships at Coastal Carolina University. She is in her fifteenth year working in Financial Aid full-time at CCU. Her own personal experience as a low-income student and a work-study...
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Director, University of South Florida - Health
Joan Bailey is the Director at University of South Florida’s - Health Office of Financial Aid and works primarily with Graduate and Professional students. Joan journeyed into the world of financial aid in 1996 as a graduate student assistant in the Office of Financial Aid at University...
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Executive Director, Gwinnett Technical College
Felicia brings more than 18 years of invaluable experience in Higher Education. Felicia started her journey in financial aid as a Federal Work Study student during her undergraduate years at the University of Florida. With a distinguished track record, she has held key leadership...
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Business Development Representative, KHEAA/KHESLC
Andrew "Andy" Weaver has been involved with the financial aid profession in numerous capacities for over 40 years. He retired from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2014 where he served as Director for 19 years. During his tenure, he was active in state and regional professional...
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Monday February 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Dogwood
