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Jordan Grant, Director and Asst VP for UG Enrollment Mgmt
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| 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 |
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SFS Coordinators
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- 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.
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Donna McLynne, Senior Associate Director for Student Accounts
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| Email: |
dmclynne@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
1993 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Cultural Anthropology, University of Washington, 1992. |
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Megan Bartsch, Student Financial Services Coordinator
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| Email: |
meganbartsch@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2011 |
| Education: |
B.A. in English Literature, Seattle Pacific University, 2009. |
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Kevin McKinney, Student Financial Services Coordinator
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| Email: |
mckink4@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2009 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Business Management, Seattle Pacific University, 1988. |
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Danielle Richmond, Student Financial Services Coordinator
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| Email: |
dani@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2007 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Christian Theology, Seattle Pacific University, 2010. |
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Stacia Schienbein, Student Financial Services Coordinator II
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| Email: |
stacias@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2008 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Educational Ministries, Seattle Pacific University, 2002. |
| Other: |
Among my greatest loves in life are my relationships with family and friends. I consider myself wholly and completely blessed with a loving and supportive husband, encouraging parents, and more friends than a gal could ask for!
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Alicia Shocki, Student Financial Services Coordinator II
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| Email: |
shockian@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2008 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Business Administration, Montreat College, 2008 |
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SFS Counselors
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- 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.
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Gloria Rizo, Assistant Director of SFS Counseling and Student Employment
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Serving students with last names beginning E-Fl |
| 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. |
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Carlie Curlee, Student Financial Services Counselor II
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Serving students with last names beginning A-D |
| 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. |
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Whitney Forck, Student Financial Services Counselor
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Serving students with last names beginning Fm-La |
| Email: |
whitney@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2003 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Communication, Pacific Lutheran University, 2003. |
| Other: |
Prior role in SFS: SFS Representative, Program Manager of Grants and Scholarships
Strong love of Mexican food and anything Disney! |
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Moses Kinayia, Student Financial Services Counselor
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Serving students with last names beginning Lb-Ro |
| Email: |
mosesk@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2011 |
| Education: |
B.com. in Business Administration and Management, Daystar University, 2001.
Master of Public Administration, Seattle University, 2008
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Rondi Gedde, Student Financial Services Counselor
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Serving students with last names beginning Rp-Z |
| Email: |
rondi@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2011 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Communication, Pacific Lutheran University, 2010.
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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.
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Shauna Jacobs, Financial Aid and Administrative Coordinator
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| Email: |
sjacob@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2007 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Psychology, Seattle Pacific University, 2007. |
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Katie Washington, Student Employment Coordinator
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| Email: |
washingtonk@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2011 |
| Education: |
B.S. in Social Services, Central Washington University, 2006
Master of Public Administration, Keller Graduate School of Management |
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Loans and Collections Team
- Process Stafford, Grad PLUS, PLUS, and alternative loans; liaison with the lenders.
- Provide Perkins, Nursing, and SPU Institutional loan documents, and repayment assistance.
- Pursue collection of delinquent Perkins, Nursing and SPU Institutional loans and student accounts.
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Debbie Bristol, Assistant Director of Student Loans and Collections
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| 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. |
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Kathleen Cifu, Student Collections Coordinator
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| Email: |
cifuk@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2010 |
| Education: |
B.A. in History, California Baptist University, 2004. |
| Other: |
Baseball fan by way of Southern California who enjoys running, music, and working with children. |
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Cindy Simpson, Student Loan Coordinator
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| Email: |
simpsonc@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2010 |
| Education: |
B.A. in English, Western Washington University, 1990 |
| Other: |
Has worked in higher education since 1993.
Loves: I am completely blessed by my amazing husband and our two incredible children! |
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Eric Trulson, Student Loan Coordinator
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| Email: |
trulse@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2008 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Psychology, Western Washington University, 2006. |
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Operations Support Team
- Responsible for the technical and reporting needs of the office.
- Responsible for communications and file management coordination.
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Clarissa Springer, Associate Director for Operations
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| 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. |
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Cory Cooper, Computer Services Manager
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| Email: |
ccooper@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
1998-2000, 2008 |
| Education: |
B.A. in Psychology, Judson University, 1998. |
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John Middeljans, Operations Coordinator
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| Email: |
jmiddeljans@spu.edu |
| Joined SFS: |
2011 |
| Education: |
B.A. in History, English, and Education, Calvin College, 1993. |
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