State Education Assistance Authority
Commission Details
| Board Website | Board Website |
|---|---|
| Long Name | State Education Assistance Authority |
| Department | Independent |
| Governor Appointments | 4 |
| Total Board Positions | 9 |
| Cite Name | N.C. Gen. Stat. |
| Cite Number | § 116-203 |
| Ethics | 1 |
| Term Length | 4 Years |
| Purpose | The State Education Assistance Authority promotes access to education by administering grant, scholarship, loan and savings programs designed to help North Carolinians meet the cost of education at public and private colleges and universities and K-12 nonpublic schools, informing students and families about paying for college, teaching educators about financial aid administration, and advocating for resources to support students. The Board has nine members, four of whom are appointed by the governor for four-year terms. |
Current Members
| Member Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Term Type | Position | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willa Rita Jerman | January 16, 2024 | January 15, 2028 | Limited | Member | Expertise in Secondary/Higher Education |
| Jammison A. Applequist | January 16, 2024 | January 15, 2028 | Limited | Member | Expertise in Finance |
| James O. Roberts | January 16, 2023 | January 15, 2027 | Limited | Member | Public Member at-large with an interest in higher education |
| Janet L. Williams | January 16, 2022 | January 15, 2026 | Limited | Chair | CFO of Coll./Univ. that is member of NC Indep. Coll. & Univ; rec by NC Indep. Coll. & Univ. |