In 2020 NES embarked on a partnership with NASFAA’s Blue Icon Advisors to provide coaching, consultation, operational assistance, and training to help financial aid and enrollment management professionals grow and thrive. Offering support tailored to the needs of the individual and institution, Blue Icon matches candidates with coaches with the wisdom, skill and experience to support financial aid leaders as they address institutional opportunities, evolving regulations, changing needs among students and families, and advancing technologies. In addition to guidance on best practices in financial aid, candidates enjoy the support of seasoned experts as they apply their skills in a new environment, bolstering their success. NASFAA’s Blue Icon Advisors are recognized as trusted advisors to the financial aid community and the colleges and universities they serve across the nation.