Stephanie Sampedro

College Finance Consultant She/Her/Hers

College Finance Consultant

Ombudsman Specialist Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education

State Student Loan Advocate Washington Student Achievement Council

Financial Aid Specialist Clackamas Community College, Oregon

My Background

I have more than ten years of experience helping students, families, and borrowers navigate financial aid and student loan repayment. Throughout my career, I have worked across higher education, state government, and federal government organizations, supporting individuals through complex financing and repayment decisions. At Clackamas Community College, I processed financial aid applications and assisted students and families with FAFSA completion, scholarship opportunities, and state and local aid programs. I also managed FAFSA Lab initiatives designed to increase access to financial aid resources. As the inaugural Student Loan Advocate for Washington State, I collaborated with state agencies to implement borrower protections, enforce the Borrower Bill of Rights, and assist borrowers in resolving student loan concerns. Later, as an Ombudsman Specialist with Federal Student Aid at the U.S. Department of Education, I worked directly with borrowers to resolve complex federal student aid issues and supported outreach efforts to increase awareness of available repayment and forgiveness options. Over the course of my career, I have helped thousands of borrowers better understand their education debt, evaluate repayment strategies, and identify solutions that support their long-term financial goals. ``

Stephanie changed my life and gave the best advice. I can’t think of the words to show my appreciation.

Prisma Health employee on receiving Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Why I Joined College Coach

I joined EdAssist because it provides an opportunity to help students and borrowers make informed decisions about financing their education and managing student loan repayment. I am passionate about helping individuals understand the options available to them and develop strategies that align with their educational and financial goals. Student finance can be overwhelming, and I enjoy helping borrowers navigate complex topics such as loan repayment, forgiveness programs, financial wellness, and college funding. Through EdAssist, I can combine my experience in financial aid, borrower advocacy, and federal student aid to help students and working adult learners confidently move forward on their educational journeys.

Get to Know Me

My Education

Swarthmore College Bachelor of Arts, History and Film and Media Studies

University of Washington Master of Public Administration

Some of my favorite pastimes

Puzzling, reading fiction and memoirs, travel, listening to Bad Bunny, and supporting the Mets, Timbers, and Trail Blazers.

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