The Financial Aid Office of Truckee Meadows Community College is made up of a highly qualified group of individuals who are committed to providing the best service possible. You may contact any of our team members who will be glad to assist you. See the directory below for more information about each team member.
Leslie Jia
Director
Provides leadership, and using best practices, designs, develops and delivers a comprehensive and efficient array of financial aid services in support of the College's mission, core themes and strategic initiatives. The position contributes to the strategic enrollment goals of the College and ensures compliance with institutional, state and federal financial aid regulations. Counsels students regarding financial aid.
Nicole Barnes
Financial Aid Coordinator
Coordinates all financial aid outreach events for new and continuing students. Responsible for awarding annually TMCC scholarships that are managed by the TMCC Foundation and Grants Department. Processes and handles all external scholarships and other external aid including Americorps, aid from Bureau of Indian Affairs. Processes student loans including federal, private, and emergency loans. Serves as the financial aid liaison for DACA and undocumented students.
Lisa Boldman
Admin Assistant 4
Serves as manager of departmental budgets and procurement cards, assists with outreach opportunities, student employment, and supervision of student employees.
Kelly Brisbois
Financial Aid Coordinator
Serves as the Millennium Scholarship coordinator. Responsible for professional judgments such as dependency overrides and income reviews. Supervises financial aid student workers, the front desk, assists with verification and counsels students regarding financial aid.
Charlie Cryderman
Financial Aid Coordinator
Coordinates outreach events for new and continuing students. Counsels students on financial aid, assists with SAP Appeal process, and supports front desk staff with customer service.
Kelvin Howell
Financial Aid Coordinator
Monitors office compliance with institutional, state and federal regulations. Oversees verification and return to Title IV funds processes. Monitors incoming ISIRs and reviews as necessary. Counsels students regarding financial aid.
Valerie Lambert
Program Officer for Student Employment
Responsible for all aspects of work study, including federal, state and community service work study. Packages, monitors and disburses work study funds. Oversees student employment payroll processing. Manages the Regents Award Program and Federal Work Study Literacy Program at TMCC. Coordinates the financial aid appeal process and counsels students with regard to financial aid.
LaTara Misher
Financial Aid Coordinator
Serves as a Liaison for the Foster Youth and Native American students, as well the Financial Aid department webpage and marketing platforms. Coordinates outreach events for new and continuing students. Assists with the Verification process, Counsels students on financial aid, manages social media content for the department, and supports front desk staff with customer service.
Brendan Patin
Financial Aid Coordinator
Coordinates outreach events for new and continuing students. Counsels students on financial aid, processes incentive grants, assists with the SAP Appeal process and supports front desk staff with customer service.