Our Mission
The mission of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is to provide access to financial resources in a fair, sensitive, and confidential manner; to inform and educate students and families about their financial options; and to continually improve services so students may take full advantage of their educational opportunities. The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is committed to promoting and maintaining integrity, accuracy, and timeliness in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies that govern federal, state, institutional, and private funds to serve the maximum number of UNI students.
Meet the Staff
Tim Bakula
Director
tim.bakula@uni.edu
tim.bakula@uni.edu
Kaili Benham
Counselor: Private Loans
kaili.benham@uni.edu
kaili.benham@uni.edu
Jill Bevard
Clerk III
jill.bevard@uni.edu
jill.bevard@uni.edu
Brianne Camacho
Counselor: Diversity and Retention
Marcy Gosse
Clerk III
marcy.gosse@uni.edu
marcy.gosse@uni.edu
Rylan Johnson
Clerk III
rylan.johnson@uni.edu
rylan.johnson@uni.edu
Kristin Peiffer
Assistant Director-Scholarships
kristin.peiffer@uni.edu
kristin.peiffer@uni.edu
April Schmiesing
Secretary III
april.schmiesing@uni.edu
april.schmiesing@uni.edu
Heather Stalzer
Associate Director
heather.soesbe@uni.edu
heather.soesbe@uni.edu
Jennifer Sullivan
Counselor: Financial Literacy