Student Financial Services
Financing Your Future: Investing in You
In a historic announcement, beginning in the fall of 2022, Smith College has eliminated loans from its undergraduate financial aid packages for students receiving need-based institutional grants and has replaced the loan amount with grants from the college. Read President McCartney’s letter.
As part of the Smith community, you will have access to the financial resources you need to continue your education and experience everything the college has to offer. We also offer financial advice to help all families manage the cost of college, whether or not they qualify for aid.
Important Information
Although Smith College eliminated loans from need-based financial aid awards, most students are still able to borrow a student loan. Please visit the Financing Options menu on this website for details.
The SFS Call Center will be open to take your calls Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–noon and 1:30–3:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Have questions?
For general questions, call the office or schedule a phone or Zoom appointment with an SFS director.
Staff
Joanna May
Vice President for Enrollment
Responsible for the Offices of Student Financial Services and Admission including planning, policy, budget and oversight.
David Belanger
Director of Student Financial Services
Responsible for all daily operations in the Office of Student Financial Services. Reviews eligibility for federal and institutional aid, counsels students and parents.
Michael Ireland
Senior Associate Director
Leads the Office of Student Financial Services outreach work for both on and off campus constituents. Reviews eligibility for federal and institutional aid, counsels students and parents.
Cathy Klaes
Associate Director
Leads the School for Social Work aid program. Oversees student accounts. Reviews eligibility for federal and institutional aid, counsels students and parents.
Mairin Brady
Associate Director
Leads the Office of Student Financial Services Compliance Unit. Responsible for the audit and compliance functions in all federal and state grants and loans. Reviews eligibility for federal and institutional aid, counsels students and parents.
Shelly Cotnoir
Assistant Director
Reviews eligibility for federal and institutional aid, counsels students and parents, processes MEFA and private student loans, and supports Federal Compliance Unit.
Polly Gelfman
Assistant Director
Reviews eligibility for federal and institutional aid, counsels students and parents. Liaison to Office of Admission.
Audrey Voskoboinik
Assistant Director
Reviews eligibility for federal and institutional aid, counsels students and parents. Focus on the Ada Comstock Scholar and graduate student aid programs. Responsible for veterans' educational benefits.
Louanne Dodge
Systems Analyst
Responsible for systems support, surveys, reporting.
Tina Young
Assistant Director
Reviews eligibility for federal and institutional aid, counsels students and parents. Manages undergraduate and graduate student billing.
Valerie Schumacher
Fund Coordinator
Responsible for state grants, and the awarding of the college's endowed funds.
Pamela Wright
Loan Coordinator
Federal and institutional loan processing. Reconciliation. Federal compliance unit support. Loan inquiries.
Brandon Jinn
Student Financial Services Adviser
Informs and advises students and parents regarding student accounts, aid and application processes.
Charity Parker
Student Financial Services Adviser
Informs and advises students and parents regarding student accounts, aid and application processes.
Wendy Martinez
Student Financial Services Adviser
Informs and advises students and parents regarding student accounts, aid and application processes.
Jessica Eggleston
Assistant Director
Reviews eligibility for federal and institutional aid, counsels students and parents. Manages undergraduate and graduate student payments.