Student Financial Services
Student Financial Services


SFS RESOURCES: hours, location, & contact information

Meet the Student Financial Services Staff


SFS Counselors | Program Managers | SFS Representatives
Loans and Collections Team | Computer Services Team

Jordan Grant - SFS Director 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 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.
Jon McGough Jon McGough, Student Financial Services Representative
   
Email: mcgouj@spu.edu
Joined SFS: 2007
Education: B.A. in Christian Education and ministry, Wheaton College, 2003.
   
Kevin McKinney Kevin McKinney, Student Financial Services Representative
   
Email: mckink4@spu.edu
Joined SFS: 2009
Education: B.A. in Business Management, Seattle Pacific University, 1998.
Other:
Stacia Schienbein Stacia Schienbein, Student Financial Services Representative -
   
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!
Alicia Shocki Alicia Shocki, Student Financial Services Representative
   
Email: shockian@spu.edu
Joined SFS: 2008
Education: B.A. in Business Administration, Montreat College, 2008
   
Rosanna Woods Rosanna Woods, Student Financial Services Representative
   
Email: rosannaw@spu.edu
Joined SFS: 2009
Education: B.A. in Business Administration, Simpson University, 2009.
Other Love hanging out with my family, friends, and spending time outdoors.

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.
Carlie Curlee Carlie Curlee, Student Financial Services Counselor
   
  Serving students with last names beginning A-Dl
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.
Gloria Rizo Gloria Rizo, Senior Student Financial Services Counselor
   
  Serving students with last names beginning Dm-Hi
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 Kelsy Nelson, Student Financial Services Counselor
   
  Serving students with last names beginning Hj-Me
Email: kelsyrn@spu.edu
Joined SFS: 2006
Education: B.A. in Humanities, Pepperdine University, 2000.
M.A. in Divinity, Pepperdine University, 2005.
   
Mark Sullivan Mark Sullivan, Student Financial Services Counselor
   
  Serving students with last names beginning Mf-Sl
Email: markm@spu.edu
Joined SFS: 2007
Education: B.A. in Political Science, Gonzaga University, 2006.
Jenny Krumbholz Jenny Loeser, Senior Student Financial Services Counselor
   
  Serving students with last names beginning Sm-Z
Email: jennylo@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 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 Whitney Forck, 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 Rafer Christi Rafer, Student Employment Coordinator
   
Email: rossca@spu.edu
Joined SFS: 2004
Education: B.A. in Business Administration, Northwest Nazarene University, 2002.
M.B.A, Seattle Pacific University, 2008.
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 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 Sara Hendrickson, Student Collections Coordinator
   
Email: skhend@spu.edu
Joined SFS: 2007
Education: B.A. in English, Seattle Pacific University, 2007.
Other: Enjoys literature, art, music, independently roasted coffee and recycling
Danae Horst Danae Horst, Student Loan Coordinator
   
Email: horstd@spu.edu
Joined SFS: 2009
Education: English Education/Communication, University of Wyoming, attended 1997-2000.
Other: Takes joy in: time with my husband, anything crafty, cooking, music, and following after Jesus.
Eric Trulson Eric Trulson, Student Loan Coordinator
   
Email: trulse@spu.edu
Joined SFS: 2008
Education: B.A. in Psychology, Western Washington University, 2006.
   

Computer Services Team
  • Responsible for the technical and reporting needs of the office.
Clarissa Springer 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.
C. M. Cooper, Computer Services Manager
   
Email: ccooper@spu.edu
Joined SFS: 1998-2000, 2008
Education: B.A. in Psychology, Judson University, 1998.
 





Last Updated: 11/18/2009



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