Early Awareness Committee

Elizabeth C Mechalske, Chair
Assistant Director
Texas Christian University
2800 S University Dr
Sadler 2008 TCU Box 297012
Fort Worth, TX 76129
Phone: (817) 257-5168   Ext: 5168
Fax: (817) 257-7462
Email: [email protected]



Committee Members:
Diana L Daniels - Sixup
Carolyn J Jones - Collin County Community College
Crystal Martinez Smith - Tarleton State University
Rosa A Rojas - Houston Community College System
Richard Sapp - Trellis Company 
Debra A Urias - Brazos Group
Middle School Presentations (ppt):
Committee Information:

Purpose 
The Early Awareness Committee facilitates a positive, cooperative relationship between the Association and Texas middle schools and high schools providing financial aid information. In order to accomplish its goals the committee will Coordinate annual training in all 20 regions of the state and annually update, produce and distribute comprehensive financial aid materials for training attendees.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and update a common financial aid presentation for schools.
  • Initiate contacts with other professional associations to provide financial aid programs for parents and counselors in Texas.
  • Post completed presentations to the TASFAA website for use by members conducting early awareness activities.
  • Provide financial aid training opportunities for Texas public and private high school counselors and other community partners.
  • Forward items of importance for posting to the Communication and Social Media Committee.
Monthly Calendar Activities
  • October - Present budget to Board.