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Rita Toland

Rita Toland

Director of Financial Aid

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  • About me

    Retired, SLGFA Policy & Compliance Division Manager

  • Education

    • Southern Baptist College, Walnut Ridge, AR

      1971 - 1973
      Associate of Arts (A.A.) Psychology

      Activities and Societies: President of Baptist Young Women's Organization; served on statewide mission projects; Graduated number 1 in the entire graduating glass, tutored students who fell below standards in their grades, ministered in nursing homes by singing, served as President of the Baptist Young Women's organization, was a contestant in the Miss SBC pageant

    • Union University

      1973 - 1975
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology and a minor in English and Secondary Education Graduated Magna Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Honor Society, Union University All-Sing Competition, Psychology award, Lambda Chi Alpha houseparents Worked in the Psychology Department and Jackson-Madison County Library; served as houseparents for Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity; graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.83 gpa;received awards for Outstanding Psychology Major; President's List for academic excellence. Also worked 2 part-time jobs at the same time.

  • Experience

    • Arkansas State University-Beebe

      Jun 1990 - Nov 1997
      Director of Financial Aid

      I managed the financial aid office, including the hiring and supervision of staff. I oversaw the packaging and disbursement of federal , state, and institutional scholarships to students. I developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations, and I provided training to staff, parents and families and to financial aid professionals on the state and regional level.

    • MOHELA

      Nov 1997 - Apr 2007
      Regional Manager

      I marketed products and services for Mohela, a secondary market for federal student loans. I provided technical assistance to financial aid offices, developed and gave presentations to aid offices and families and students in the state of Arkansas. I managed a small staff of account advisors who were responsible for a region that comprised 50% of the contiguous United States.

    • Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas

      Apr 2007 - Sept 2015
      Policy and Compliance Division Manager

      Providing training and regulatory assistance in the administration of Title IV aid to financial aid personnel and students and families. I also supervised a staff of compliance and training specialists. I served on state and regional associations. I was a problem solver and worked with staff at all colleges and universities.

    • Retired, Enjoy helping others

      Oct 2015 - now
      Still interested in continuing to work with people to provide help

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NASFAA certification in 5 professional areas of expertise.

      National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
      Aug 2014

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Manpower on Jan 2016
      ManpowerAssociated with Rita Toland

    • President; program Committee Chair; Traing Chair; site Selection Chair

      Issued by This a volunteer organization of financial aid administrators AASFAA on Oct 1992
      This a volunteer organization of financial aid administrators AASFAAAssociated with Rita Toland