AGENDA

1. Welcome, Introductions and Overview of Meeting Etiquette – Scott Lapinski, Chair
2. Consideration of Approval of Minutes from March 26, 2026, FAAC meeting – Scott Lapinski, Chair
3. Update: Prior FAAC Business – Chris Willuhn, Director III, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board)
4. Greetings from Charles W. Contéro-Puls, Assistant Commissioner, Student Financial Aid Programs
5. Discussion: Recognition of Members (Term Ending in June)-Scott Lapinski, Chair
6. Discussion: Recommendation on Proposed Nominees for 2026 FAAC- Scott Lapinski, Chair
7. Update: Government Relations – John Wyatt, Director II, Coordinating Board
8. Presentation: Trellis Presentation
9. Update: Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee – Beth Tolan, Financial Aid Operations Subcommittee Chair
10. Update: Texas Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) – Melissa Jones, TASFAA President
11. Presentation: SLMS-Robin Fenner, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Student Financial Aid Programs
12. Discussion: Rulemaking Update and Look Ahead – Chris Willuhn, Director III, Coordinating Board
13. Update: Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) – Heather Fountain, TASFA Subcommittee
14. Update: High School District – Erica Ramos, Pharr – San Juan – Alamo ISD, Sandra Moore, Amarillo ISD, and Dr. Angelica Haro, Education Service Center (ESC) Region 19
15. Update: Office of Student Financial Aid Programs – Leah Smalley, Director II, Coordinating Board
16. Discussion: Bridge the GAPS (Goals, Achievements, Progress and Solutions) – Committee Members
17. Review future meetings, reminders, and topic recommendation for future meetings – Scott Lapinski, Chair
18. Adjournment – Scott Lapinski, Chair

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