Justin Draeger

Justin Draeger is President and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. He is a first-generation, undergraduate and graduate degree recipient who has spent his career assisting disadvantaged populations to achieve their goals and better their communities. Since 2002, Justin has been engaged in either administering, interpreting, communicating, or developing student financial aid policy. He serves as the primary voice of NASFAA and as the liaison between the association members, the U.S. Congress, federal agencies and the media. Justin has been featured on The Today Show on NBC, National Public Radio, CNBC, C-SPAN and is often quoted in numerous national publications. Justin began his career in student aid working as a financial aid director in Michigan and went on to work for the Michigan Guaranty Agency as a lead regulatory analyst before joining NASFAA in 2006. Prior to his appointment as President, Justin worked in the communications and public policy departments at NASFAA. Justin volunteers and serves on the board of regents of Baker College and other organizations that promote community health and education. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Resource Management from Brigham Young University and a Master’s in Business Administration Finance from Baker College.