Austin, TX — Dealing With Debt (DWD), the nonprofit social platform dedicated to financial education and community-based wellness, proudly announces its new membership with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). This strategic move furthers DWD’s mission to support financial literacy and wellness across diverse educational environments—empowering students and recent graduates to build financially healthy lives.

As colleges and universities nationwide work to support the financial wellness of their graduates and students while meeting increasing regulatory demands, DWD’s mobile-first, gamified learning platform offers a timely and powerful solution—particularly in helping institutions fulfill federal Title IV requirements related to financial literacy and student support.

“Becoming part of NASFAA allows us to bring our unique model of financial learning to the very people shaping students’ financial futures,” said Desmond Stinnie, Chief Innovation Officer at Dealing With Debt. “This partnership is about more than compliance—it’s about

delivering meaningful impact at scale.”

Meeting Students Where They Are—With Support That Lasts

Through its NASFAA membership, DWD will seek partnerships with colleges and universities to provide:

• Expert-driven, stigma-free financial education tailored for enrolled students and recent graduates.
• Interactive and gamified learning modules that engage users and reward participation with redeemable real-world incentives.
• Anonymous peer-to-peer community to promote safe conversation, reduce shame, and build financial confidence over time.
• Flexible integration models that allow institutions to embed the platform into student services, financial aid programming, or wellness initiatives.

With a focus on early intervention, behavior change, and community support, DWD is uniquely equipped to help schools both support student success and meet Title IV literacy benchmarks—such as guidance on budgeting, responsible borrowing, and long-term repayment strategy.

A Growing Coalition of Education-Focused Partners

The NASFAA announcement follows two recent education-aligned partnerships for DWD:

• A collaboration with Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) to deliver the platform to trade school students nationwide.
• A partnership with American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) to support individuals enrolled in credit counseling services or debt management programs with ongoing financial education and peer support.

“This is a pivotal moment in higher education,” added Shawn Tarrant, CEO. “Schools are not just looking to educate—they’re looking to support. And that’s exactly what our platform offers: education that sticks, a community that sustains, and tools that deliver measurable progress.”

About NASFAA

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators represents more than 20,000 professionals at nearly 3,000 colleges, universities, and career schools nationwide. The organization plays a key role in shaping policy and supporting institutions in delivering fair, transparent, and student-centered financial aid.

Join the Movement

To explore DWD’s offerings for colleges, universities, and financial aid teams, or to learn more about how the platform supports Title IV requirements, visit www.dealingwithdebt.org.