Marie A. Bennett

Senior Manager, Higher Education Services | Washington, DC Download Vcard
T: 301-769-2235
F: 202-776-4599

Education

  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Post-Graduate, Higher Education Administration Program, 1978
  • Northern Virginia Community College, Accounting, 1976
  • Virginia Commonwealth University, M.Ed., 1975
  • Virginia Commonwealth University, B.S., 1970
Ms. Bennett served as the firm’s resident specialist in matters involving institutional participation in the federal student financial aid programs from 1990 to 1993 and again since December, 2007. Prior to coming to Dow Lohnes in 1990, Ms. Bennett served on college campuses administering student financial aid for 18 years. From 1993-2007 she was Director, Higher Education Management Services, Computer Technology Services, a major service provider to the U.S. Department of Education; Director of Education and Institutional Development Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology; NCS/Pearson liaison to the Department of Education; Vice President for Compliance, Computer Learning Centers, and Regional Director, student finance and accounting operations, DeVry University. She has served in numerous positions with the professional organizations associated with financial aid administration.

Memberships and Activities

Member – National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Member – Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Member – Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Member – Virginia State Council of Higher Education

Honors and Awards

DeVry University’s Ron Taylor Award, 2003

Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Honorary Lifetime Membership, Excellence and Outstanding Chairman Awards

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Leadership Award and Rocking Chair Award

Publications

1995-1997: Web Site and Resource Review Columns
1993-1995: Federal Direct Student Loan Program Entrance and Exit Interview Counseling Guides and Video
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