The Law School recently named Jennifer Hulvey as its new director of financial aid.
Hulvey has worked in financial aid for about 18 years and has worked at the University since July 2007 in student financial services, primarily assisting with the implementation of the new Student Information System.
"She brings a wealth of experience regarding financial aid from all different viewpoints," said Jason Wu Trujillo, senior assistant dean for admissions and financial aid. Trujillo noted that Hulvey's experience includes working for Bank of America, as well as at other educational institutions, including Southern Virginia College and James Madison University.
Trujillo said Hulvey has a wonderful rapport with students. "She's very in tune to their needs and she's extremely proactive about helping them with their financial aid issues," he said.
Hulvey said her focus is to help students.
"I want to help them manage their student loan debt so that when they get out of school, they're able to have a life that exists beyond just paying back student loans," Hulvey said. "I want to ensure that while they're here, they get the support that they need for making the best decisions about their education."
The current economic climate plays a large role in financial aid for students, Hulvey said.
"We're all aware of those realities, which I think really helps me to focus on my role as a counselor to our students, to help them as they make decisions about the best way to pay for their education," Hulvey said. "I'm here to help them think through and talk through those decisions and be a resource for them to explore what all of their options are."
Because of the recession, Hulvey hopes to improve counseling services for students.
"I think through these difficult financial circumstances that it's more important than ever for students to have somebody to talk to about the choices that they're making," Hulvey said.
To improve students' access to information about outside scholarship options, federal loan forgiveness plans and income-based repayment options, Hulvey also plans to improve information services during her tenure.
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