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Welcome to Gonzaga's Financial Aid Office!  We are dedicated to helping students and families in the pursuit of their educational goals by providing excellent service in a professional, individualized manner. We believe money should never come between a qualified student and a Gonzaga education. Honoring this philosophy, we do everything in our power to help you pay for your education. We have an experienced, well-staffed office eager to help. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Do you have questions? Our counselors are available here to help.

Contact Us

Direct: (509) 313-6582
Text: (509) 553-0975
Toll Free: (800) 793-1716
Fax: (509) 313-5816

Financial aid staff and counselors are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Our Office is located in the Crosby Center, Suite 001.


Our Staff

Helen Van Blaricom Office Coordinator 

Helen Van Blaricom
General Information
Phone (509) 313-6582
Email vanblaricom@gonzaga.edu

  • Assists students and families with general questions and concerns.
  • Processes financial aid documentation and requirements.
 
Jim White Dean of Student Financial Services 

Jim White
Dean of Student Financial Services
Phone (509) 313-6582
Email whitej@gonzaga.edu

 
Sarah Everitt Director of Financial Aid 

Sarah Everitt, FAAC®
Director of Financial Aid
Phone (509) 313-6555
Email everitt@gonzaga.edu

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Louisa Diana, FAAC®
Associate Director
Phone (509) 313-6804
Email diana@gonzaga.edu

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Kelly Wentz
Associate Director
Phone (509) 313-5340
Email wentz@gonzaga.edu

  • Oversees and manages the Student Employment Office.
  • On-campus part time employment.
  • Student employment counseling.
  • New supervisor training.
  • I-9 processing.
  • Assists with consortium agreement processing.
 
  

Sharon Griffith
Assistant Director
Phone (509) 313-6581
Email griffiths@gonzaga.edu

  

Emily Wirth
Assistant Director
Phone (509) 313-6583
Email wirth@gonzaga.edu

  • Manages and oversees endowed scholarship funds.
  • Manages and oversees departmental scholarship awarding.
  • Manages and oversees the Ministry Institute and Bishop White Scholarships.
  • Manages the Center for Global Engagement scholarships.
 
  

Theresa Foster
Technical Analyst / Financial Aid Counselor
Phone (509) 313-6522
Email fostert@gonzaga.edu

   

Sara Updike
Financial Aid Counselor
Phone (509) 313-4236
Email updike@gonzaga.edu

  • Oversees the Act Six Scholarship Program.
  • Oversees financial aid verification requirements and documentation.
Nevanna Pool Financial Aid Counselor 

Nevanna Pool
Financial Aid Counselor
Phone (509) 313-6340
Email pooln@gonzaga.edu

  • Two NASFAA Professional Credentials earned
  • Oversees outside scholarships.
  • Assists with Gates Millennium, Ford Family Scholarship, Daniels Fund and College Success Foundation.
  • Processes financial needs analysis forms.
  • Processes Resident Advisor Waivers.
  • Processes Special Condition Financial Aid Appeals.
Maggie Pacini Financial Aid Counselor 

Maggie Pacini
Financial Aid Counselor
Phone (509) 313-6339
Email pacinim@gonzaga.edu

Lily Alsept Financial Aid Counselor 

Lily Alsept
Financial Aid Counselor
Phone (509) 313-5822
Email alseptl@gonzaga.edu

  • Processes Federal Direct Loan origination and certification.
  • Processes Private Loan origination and certification.
  • Processes Institutional Loan requirements and notifications.
  • Provides entrance and exit loan interviews.