Meet the Student Financial Services Staff
SFS Counselors | Program Managers | SFS Representatives
Loans and Collections Team | Computer Services Team
 |
Jordan Grant, Director
| |
|
| Email: |
grantj@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2004 |
| Education: |
B.S. in Sociology, University of Oregon, 1993.
M.A. in Public Administration, Seattle University, 2004. |
| Other: |
Began in financial aid in 1994, previously worked at Seattle University and Seattle Central Community College; active member of state, regional and national student financial aid administrator associations |
|
SFS Representatives
-
- Initial point of contact for all questions regarding financial aid, student accounts, and student employment at SPU.
- Help families navigate how to pay for SPU; help explain the FAFSA/financial aid process, costs, and payment options.
- Specialize in programs and processes such as payment plans, third party billing, employer reimbursement, tuition discounts and study tours.
|
 |
Donna McLynne, Senior Associate Director for Student Accounts
| |
|
| Email: |
dmclynne@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
1993 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Cultural Anthropology, University of Washington, 1992. |
|
 |
Carlie Curlee, Student Financial Services Representative
| |
|
| Email: |
curleec@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2007 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Intercultural Studies, Hope International University, 2005. |
| Other: |
Loves: Hanging out with my amazing husband Jesse and the coolest animals in town, Mission trips (I would love to see as many places in the world as possible and worship with the people in those places), Music, Sewing, Tattoos
Words to live by: Love God, Love People. |
|
 |
Sarah Haasl, Student Financial Services Representative
| |
|
| Email: |
haasls@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2008 |
| Education: |
Continuing educational pursuits in both music performance and communications |
| Other: |
My husband and I love the newly married life style of the poor-but blessed, and our most recent endeavors in remodeling our new house are consuming what used to be laughingly considered “date night”. I am happy join SFS and I look forward to serving you all! |
|
-->
 |
Kara Lundquist, Student Financial Services Representative
| |
|
| Email: |
karalund@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2006 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Economics and Business, Westmont College, 2005. |
|
 |
Jon McGough, Student Financial Services Representative
| |
|
| Email: |
mcgouj@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2007 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Christian Education and ministry, Wheaton College, 2003. |
| |
|
|
 |
Heidi Seivert, Student Accounts Coordinator
| |
|
| Email: |
seiveh@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2003 |
| Education: |
B.A. in English Liturature, Seattle Pacific University, 2005. |
| Other: |
Passion in life: Travel! I love learning about and experiencing other cultures. My life goal is to visit every continent. So far I’ve been to: Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Austria, Guatemala and Rwanda. |
|
|
SFS Counselors
-
- Assist students and families in exploring and developing strategies to meet college costs, including understanding the FAFSA and the financial aid process.
- Determine financial-aid eligibility, prepare and revise offers of financial assistance, meet with students and families as needed.
- Give presentations on the financial aid process for local high schools, students considering SPU, and new/current students.
|
 |
Stacey Rall, Student Financial Services Counselor
| |
|
| |
Serving students with last names beginning A-D |
| Email: |
srall@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2004 |
| Education: |
B.A. in English Literature, Seattle Pacific University, 2004. |
| Other: |
Prior role in SFS: SFS Representative. |
|
 |
Gloria Rizo, Senior Student Financial Services Counselor
| |
|
| |
Serving students with last names beginning E-Kd |
| Email: |
gloriar@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
1996 |
| Education: |
English translation, Universidad Centroamericana, attended 1989–1991. |
| Other: |
Prior roles in SFS: Third-party Billing and Student Loan Coordinator. |
|
 |
Kelsy Nelson, Student Financial Services Counselor
| |
|
| |
Serving students with last names beginning Ke-O |
| Email: |
kelsyrn@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2006 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Humanities, Pepperdine University, 2000.
M.A. in Divinity, Pepperdine University, 2005. |
| |
|
|
 |
Mark Sullivan, Student Financial Services Counselor
| |
|
| |
Serving students with last names beginning P-TH |
| Email: |
markm@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2007 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Political Science, Gonzaga University, 2006. |
|
 |
Jenny Krumbholz, Senior Student Financial Services Counselor
| |
|
| |
Serving students with last names beginning Ti-Z |
| Email: |
jennytk@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2005 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Business Administration, Grand Canyon University, 2002. |
|
Program Managers
Specialize in the administration of specific financial aid programs, including:
- Confirm and monitor students' eligibility.
- Track and reconcile program funding.
- Communicate with organizations providing funding.
|
 |
Shauna Jacobs, Office Coordinator
| |
|
| Email: |
sjacob@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2007 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Psychology, Seattle Pacific University, 2007. |
| Other: |
Enjoys reading, traveling, and Mariners’ baseball |
|
 |
Whitney Kruse, Program Manager of Grants and Scholarships
| |
|
| Email: |
whitney@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2003 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Communication, Pacific Lutheran University, 2003. |
| Other: |
Prior role in SFS: SFS Representative.
Strong love of Mexican food and anything Disney! |
|
 |
Christi Ross, Student Employment Coordinator
| |
|
| Email: |
rossca@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2004 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Business Administration, Northwest Nazarene University, 2002. |
| Other: |
Prior role in SFS: SFS Representative.
Vice President, Washington State Association of Student Employment Administrators (WSASEA) |
|
|
Loans and Collections Team
- Process Stafford, Grad PLUS, PLUS, and alternative loans; liaison with the banks involved.
- Provide Perkins, nursing, and SPU institutional loan documents, and repayment assistance.
- Pursue collection of delinquent Perkins, nursing and SPU institutional loans and student accounts.
|
 |
Debbie Bristol, Assistant Director of Loans and Collections
| |
|
| Email: |
bristd@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2002 |
| Education: |
B.A. in History, Seattle Pacific University, 1976. |
| Other: |
Prior role in SFS: Perkins Loan and Collections Manager. |
|
 |
Sara Congdon, Loan and Collections Assistant
| |
|
| Email: |
congds@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2007 |
| Education: |
B.A. in English, Seattle Pacific University, 2007. |
| Other: |
Enjoys literature, art, music, independently roasted coffee and recycling |
|
 |
Jennifer Danner, Student Loan Coordinator
| |
|
| Email: |
dannej@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2006 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Communication, Washington State University, 2003. |
| Other: |
Currently enrolled in the MBA program at SPU. Enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs. |
|
 |
Kristen Ross, Student Loan Coordinator
| |
|
| Email: |
rossk@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2007 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Communication, Seattle Pacific University, 2005. |
| |
|
|
|
Computer Services Team
- Responsible for the technical and reporting needs of the office.
|
 |
Clarissa Springer, Associate Director for Operations
| |
|
| Email: |
cspring@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
1990 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Linguistics, Seattle Pacific University, 1994.
M.S.-ISM, Seattle Pacific University, 2006. |
| Other: |
Prior roles in SFS: Office Coordinator, Student Loan Coordinator, Computer Services Manager. |
|
 |
Kristin Smith, Computer Services Manager
| |
|
| Email: |
kkay@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2002 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Sociology, Seattle Pacific University, 2004. |
| Other: |
Prior role in SFS: Office Coordinator. |
|
Last Updated: 4/28/2008
|
|
|
