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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. Our staff is available to assist you with your concerns or questions. To schedule an appointment, please select the appropriate option below.
Financial Aid In-Person Appointment
Financial Aid Phone Call Appointment
Contact Us
Direct: (509) 313-6582
Text: (509) 553-0975
Fax: (509) 313-5816
Financial aid staff and counselors are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm).
Our Office is located in the Crosby Center, Suite 001.
Our Staff
John Bender III
Director of Financial Aid
Phone (509) 313-4236
Emailjohnbender3@gonzaga.edu
- Oversees financial aid management systems and reporting.
- Supervises operation of Student Financial Services.
- Compliance for state and federal regulations.
Louisa Diana, FAAC®
Director of Compliance
Phone (509) 313-6804
Emaildiana@gonzaga.edu
- NASFAA Certified Financial Aid Administrator
- Four NASFAA Professional Credentials earned
- Assistance with loans in repayment.
- Direct Loans / Perkins Loans / Private Loans.
- AmeriCorp and TEACH Grant Processing.
- Assist Yellow Ribbon and Veteran Programs.
- Executive JD students.
- Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) students.
Sharon Griffith
Assistant Director
Phone (509) 313-6581
Emailgriffiths@gonzaga.edu
- Nine NASFAA Professional Credentials earned
- Manages Washington College Grant and Bound State Programs.
- Compliance and return of Title IV funding.
- Assistance with ROTC Program.
Emily Wirth
Assistant Director
Phone (509) 313-6583
Emailwirth@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.
Serena McPherson
Assistant Director
Phone (509) 313-5340
Emailmcphersons@gonzaga.edu
- Manages Student Financial Services communication efforts.
- Graduate student enrollment liaison.
- Assists with Study Abroad.
