Financial Aid Advisory Committee**
The Financial Aid Advisory Committee is created to provide the Board with advice and recommendations regarding the development, implementation, and evaluation of state financial aid programs for college students. In this capacity, it is also to assist staff in the development of training materials for use by the Center for Financial Aid Information and others in informing students, parents, secondary education counselors, college personnel, members of appropriate community-based organizations, and others about financial aid opportunities for Texas students, including eligibility requirements and procedures for applying for financial aid. (Texas Education Code Sec. 61.0776). In addition, the committee reviews state financial aid program policies and procedures; reviews the collection, use, and reporting of data; and identifies areas of research for consideration. (Texas Administrative Rules governing this committee can be found by visiting FAAC Administrative Rules and Advisory Committee Administrative Rules.)
Original Charge: June 1999
Current Status: Standing, statutory
Meeting Schedule: Meets quarterly or as called by Chair.
Membership: FAAC Members Listing [PDF]
FAAC consists of financial aid practitioners, public school counselors, and other persons employed in the non-profit sector in roles with responsibility for advising students regarding financial aid. Student representatives and a representative of the Texas Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) also serve as non-voting members. The Coordinating Board appoints members of the Advisory Committee, who serve for staggered three-year terms. FAAC Member Report Form [PDF]
Financial Aid Advisory Committee past and future meetings:
- March 3, 2022
- December 9, 2021
- September 2, 2021
- June 3, 2021
- March 4, 2021
- December 10, 2020
- September 3, 2020
- June 5, 2020 -- cancelled
- March 5, 2020
- November 21, 2019
- September 5, 2019
- June 06, 2019
- March 06, 2019
- December 06, 2018
- September 06, 2018
- June 07, 2018
- March 08, 2018
- December 08, 2017
- September 07, 2017
- June 01, 2017
- February 23, 2017
- November 16, 2016
- September 8, 2016
- May 26, 2016
- February 25, 2016
- December 10, 2015
Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Charles W. Contero-Puls or 512-427-6365.