About Us

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.

 

Tim Bakula

Director
tim.bakula@uni.edu

 

Kaili Benham

Counselor: Private Loans
kaili.benham@uni.edu

 

Jill Bevard

Clerk III
jill.bevard@uni.edu

 

Brianne Camacho

Counselor: Diversity and Retention

 

Marcy Gosse

Clerk III
marcy.gosse@uni.edu

 

Rylan Johnson

Clerk III
rylan.johnson@uni.edu

 

Andrea Krafka

Clerk III

 

Kristin Peiffer

Assistant Director-Scholarships
kristin.peiffer@uni.edu

 

April Schmiesing

Secretary III
april.schmiesing@uni.edu

 

Heather Stalzer

Associate Director
heather.soesbe@uni.edu

 

Jennifer Sullivan

Counselor: Financial Literacy