Financial Aid Consulting
Knowledge and expertise you can count on
Eliminate audit findings. Our financial aid experts will help you keep a handle on the complex, ever-changing world of Title IV regulations.
Eliminate audit findings. Our financial aid experts will help you keep a handle on the complex, ever-changing world of Title IV regulations.
Initial Eligibility & Recertification Services
Change of Ownership & Adding Locations
On Site Financial Aid Process Evaluations
On-Site Due Diligence Reviews
Assistance with Regulatory & Compliance Issues
Interpretation of Federal Regulations
Audit & Program Review Assistance
File Compliance Reviews
Assistance with Credit to Clock Hour Conversions
Catalogue, Financial Aid Policies and Procedures Review
Customized Financial Aid Training
Group Presentations
A Partner You Can Count On
We pride ourselves on the knowledge and expertise we have built over decades serving the higher education market. Our team of experts always remains current regarding Federal Title IV regulations and disseminating their knowledge to our clients.
The consulting team has developed relationships with federal officials and throughout the financial aid community in order to ensure that we are as up-to-date as possible in the interpretation and understanding of federal requirements for administering federal funding. FAME is available to assist you with regulatory issues, program review representation and responses, audit preparation and response, reconstructions, and special projects.
Kris Fuss-Gonzalez
Director, Consulting Services
As Director of Consulting Services, Ms. Fuss Gonzalez represents institutions at program reviews and certification visits, conducts site visits at institutions to determine compliance with Federal regulations, and provides direction to FAME staff and clients in all aspects of financial aid administration. During her 30+ years with FAME, she has broadened her experience by holding a variety of management positions in several departments including Direct Loan and Fiscal Services. Additionally, Kris has served on several focus groups with ED and has a wealth of knowledge in Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) and Title IV regulatory processing.
Sally Samuels
Director, Compliance
Sally is one of the country’s leading authorities on Federal financial aid administration with more than 39 years of “in the trenches” experience. As a respected Industry leader, she is frequently called upon to speak at School, Accrediting, Regional and State conferences as well as to act as school liaison during program reviews and compliance audits. Having processed, reviewed and taught financial aid for over 39 years Sally’s experience includes representation at over 300 program reviews and certification visits for postsecondary institutions. In addition, Sally brings real life experiences, observations and illustrations to her audience adding a touch of humor to regulatory compliance. Her style makes the sometime complex topics easy to understand and audiences always come away with practical knowledge that they can apply to their everyday situations. Sally has been published many times over in various Higher Education periodicals providing her expertise and insight on administering Federal funding based on compliance with the Federal statutes. She has also been called upon as an expert witness by Federal and state judicial districts in cases dealing with Federal funding issues.
Julie DiPuccio
Sr. Financial Aid Consultant
Julie DiPuccio has been in the financial aid profession since 1979. During her years with FAME, she has broadened her experience by holding a variety of positions and is currently FAME’s Sr. Consulting Representative. In her current role, Julie represents institutions at program reviews and certification visits, conducts site visits at institutions to determine compliance with Federal regulations, presents training programs for FAME clients and for higher education associations and provides direction to FAME clients in all aspects of financial aid administration. Julie’s diverse background in the financial aid profession and ability to translate this experience into interesting and valuable training programs have made her an extremely popular presenter.
Ibis Vento
Consulting Services Manager
Ibis Vento received her Bachelor and Master of Science in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Since joining the higher education industry in 2002, she has attained a myriad of experiences and extensive financial aid knowledge within her different roles. She assists schools in adhering to the federal regulations by conducting compliance file reviews, verification, return of title IV and on-site financial aid process evaluations. School administrators can rely on her understanding of financial aid procedures and federal requirements when administering federal funding, in addition to providing custom financial aid training and group presentations. Ibis has a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and has a demonstrated track record of consistent client satisfaction.
Lynn Borges
Financial Aid Consultant
Lynn began her financial aid career in 1990 and brings school experience along with her extensive FAME software knowledge to her current role as Financial Aid Consultant. Her vast knowledge and understanding of NSLDS make her the resident expert for Enrollment Reporting. Lynn assists clients with verification, return to Title IV calculations, and detailed file reviews. With her commitment and dedication to compliance, she provides guidance to schools in all aspects of Title IV administration.
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