Brandi Stanfill

Brandi joined College Aid Services in 2022 to share her financial aid expertise with clients.

Brandi’s journey in financial aid began in 2008 when she started her career as an Internal Financial Aid Auditor at ATI Career Training Center. Her exceptional skills and dedication quickly led to her promotion as a Financial Aid Compliance Specialist. Continuing her professional growth, Brandi then served as the Regional Financial Aid Manager at Texas Center for Massage Therapy and later as the Regional Director of Financial Aid at Media Tech Institute. Each step in her career provided her with valuable insights and experience across various aspects of financial aid administration.

Throughout her career, Brandi has developed comprehensive expertise in key financial aid areas, including application processing, student eligibility, Satisfactory Academic Progress, verification, professional judgment, and reconciliation. She has also served as a VA Certifying Official, expanding her knowledge and understanding of veterans’ educational benefits. Brandi’s exceptional skills in compliance and audit preparation have resulted in multiple years of successful federal (ED) and Veterans Administration (VA) annual audits without findings.

In addition to her financial aid expertise, Brandi possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for working with students and families. She is adept at guiding them through the complex financial aid process.

Brandi’s vast knowledge of financial aid and her track record of successful audit outcomes make her an invaluable asset to the College Aid Services team. Her dedication to providing exceptional service and her commitment to staying up-to-date with industry regulations and best practices make her a trusted advisor to clients seeking guidance in the ever-evolving field of financial aid.