When asked if I wanted to write something for the RMASFAA Exchange before I leave the financial aid world, I didn’t know if I could do it, but will give it my best try and hope that you are not bored.

In the past several weeks, I, (a/k/a Ms. Potts) have been thinking a lot about what changes happen in life and all the memories that come along with them. Almost as many has happened in the student loan industry, but no, maybe not quite.

Over the past 20 years in RMASFAA and KASFAA, many memories have been made and I have been blessed, as we all have, with wonderful associates and friends from those years. These memories include laughter, tears, fun, and good friends. I realize that my life would not be as full without these happenings.

Even with all the changes happening in our industry, please remember the people who make up this crazy world of financial aid. They are the co-worker next to you, your competition (whether it be a lender or school), students or parents. They are a blessing and we need to make the best of it. They will be your future memories.

May you all be blessed with happy memories—I know that I have.

Always and forever…Cheryl Bellinger a/k/a Ms Potts