Jill Nutt came to Hope in July 2012 as the director of financial aid. She is responsible for the overall operation of the Office of Financial Aid. She provides leadership in the areas of planning, staffing, budget development, compliance, training, day-to-day operations, systems management and the technical integration of financial aid with other student services in a manner consistent with the college’s mission and vision.

Education

• BBA, management/marketing and accounting, Muskegon College of business and technology, 1990

Professional experience

Jill previously spent 22 years at Grand Rapids Community College as assistant director of financial aid, then director of financial aid and finally executive director of student financial services, where she oversaw the operations of both the Financial Aid and Cashier's offices.

Memberships and recognition

• Member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
• Member of the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association; elected to various positions on the governing board, chaired various board committees and presented at numerous association conferences

Why I love Hope

吉尔喜欢荷兰社区的支持。世界杯英格兰队vs丹麦队足彩她觉得霍普的校园太美了。最重要的是，她相信Hope学生对教育的热情和认真，她喜欢帮助他们找到实现教育梦想的方法。

Outside the college

Jill likes to golf and shoot baskets with her boys. She enjoys spending time with her family and watching her kids in their various sporting events.