Executive Director, Office of Student Financial Services
Dear Panthers,
Welcome to the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) at Prairie View A&M University. OSFS is the primary office for providing financial aid and scholarship assistance, as well as financial counseling and financial literacy education. Our mission is to provide access to student aid programs for the campus community to facilitate the student recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts at Prairie View A&M University. We are committed to providing a high level of customer service to support our diverse population of students in achieving their academic goals by helping to remove the financial barriers to college attendance.
During the 2023-2024 academic year, we have assisted over 9,000 PVAMU students with some form of financial aid. We are committed to assisting students with understanding each step of the process. The OSFS staff is here to provide assistance with:
- Learning how to apply for financial aid and scholarships
- Understanding and guiding you through the verification process
- Maintaining eligibility for the aid received
- Managing debt and understanding student loans
- Assisting with the student employment/work study process
- Providing financial literacy education in topics such as budgeting and understanding how to earn, manage, and invest money.
Remember that applying for financial aid is an annual process. The FAFSA application opens typically on October 1 of every year. Always apply early and follow up with our office. Communication is key!
Also, please take the time to explore our website. If you have questions, please visit us in the Memorial Student Center on the 3rd floor. Our staff is available from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday. We are also available to meet with you virtually or you can just simply reach out to us by email or phone.
We are here to assist you in every step of the process!
Sincerely,
Joy D. Thomas, Ed.D
Executive Director, Office of Student Financial Services