The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) is dedicated to spreading the word about the role of private post-secondary education and represents the many diverse kinds of schools in California. For more than 25 years, CAPPS has been actively engaged at all levels of government to ensure our members' voices are heard and our issues are addressed. With more than 300 institutions, CAPPS member schools are helping students of all ages, backgrounds and skill-levels achieve their dreams and secure stable employment. All CAPPS member schools and colleges are nationally or regionally accredited or approved-only.

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Norma Ford Financial Aid Professional of the Year

Norma Ford

Norma Ford

“The Norma”, as the award is affectionately called, was created in honor of Norma Ford, CAPPS long-time Financial Aid trainer and CAPPS Board Member. Norma passed away in 2010. She was a dedicated and brilliant Financial Aid professional, who never failed to take the time to assist others and help them understand the intricacies required in working with students, schools, and others to successfully manage the financial aid process.

Nomination for 2012

The 2012 Norma Ford Financial Aid Professional of the Year will be awarded at the CAPPS 28th Annual Conference, October 10-12, 2012 at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena. Application deadline is September 1, 2012. Submit applications to CAPPS by e-mail (info@cappsonline.org). Please include “FA Award Nominee 2012” in the subject line.

  • Nominee must be nominated by their Institution.
  • The nominating Institution must be a CAPPS Member in good standing.
  • Nominee must have at least three (3) years experience as a Financial Aid Professional.
  • Nominee must go above and beyond “duties as required” in the performance of their professional duties.
  • Nominations must include a narrative letter that discusses why the nominee is deserving of this award. The nomination letter must be prepared by the Institution (no self-nominating please) and should be no more than three (3) typed pages.

Recipients of The Norma

Tracy Cabuco

Tracy Cabuco, 2010

Laura Bouche

Laura Bouche, 2011

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The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) is dedicated to spreading the word about the role of private post-secondary education and represents the many diverse kinds of schools in California. For more than 25 years, CAPPS has been actively engaged at all levels of government to ensure our members' voices are heard and our issues are addressed. With more than 300 institutions, CAPPS member schools are helping students of all ages, backgrounds and skill-levels achieve their dreams and secure stable employment. All CAPPS member schools and colleges are nationally or regionally accredited or approved-only.