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 
Yes
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 1/16/20241/15/2028LimitedMemberExpertise in Secondary/Higher Education
Jammison A. Applequist 1/16/20241/15/2028LimitedMemberExpertise in Finance
James O. Roberts 1/16/20231/15/2027LimitedMemberPublic Member at-large with an interest in higher education
Janet L. Williams 1/16/20221/15/2026LimitedChairCFO of Coll./Univ. that is member of NC Indep. Coll. & Univ; rec by NC Indep. Coll. & Univ.


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