Join WASFAA
Effective July 1, 2026, WASFAA is making an important and strategic transition - moving from an individual-based annual membership model to an institutional membership structure.
Membership Bundle Options
InstitutionalBased on an institutional Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) enrollment, as reported by IPEDS. Any employee of the institution is covered in your bundle.
| Associate & Organizational PartnersAvailable to public or private agencies and organizations concerned with or engaged in the general support and/or administration of student financial aid. Any employee of the agency or organization is covered in your bundle.
| RetiredFor those who have served a significant number of years as a member of a financial aid office or in a position eligible for membership in WASFAA. These will remain individual memberships.
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If Your Institution, Agency, or Organization Joins WASFAA...
✔ All eligible staff may access WASFAA resources.
✔ You can have broader team participation in training and leadership opportunities.
✔ It'll be a simplified renewal process each year and easy to maintain your members.
Why the Change?
1. Equity & Inclusion
Institutional membership ensures that all staff at member institutions have access to WASFAA resources — regardless of individual budgets, job titles, or department funding.
This model removes barriers and broadens participation across financial aid offices and campus partners.
2. Administrative Efficiency
By streamlining membership at the institutional level, we reduce the administrative burden of tracking individual renewals and payments — creating a more seamless experience for members.
3. Increased Engagement
With expanded access, more professionals — including new and mid-level staff — can participate in:
- Professional development opportunities
- Committees and leadership roles
- Networking and collaboration
WASFAA’s transition reflects best practices across regional and state associations.