A good person to know: Fidele Dent

Where to find her: Financial Aid Department

Job: Supervises the Financial Aid Services Center

Why she's good to know: Fidele can answer even the most obscure questions about the FAFSA, supervises Western's short-term loan program for students facing a cash flow problem and schedules appointment with financial aid counselors for in-depth advising.

Her insider's tip: "Even though the 2008-2009 FAFSA priority filing deadline of February 15 has passed, some aid types, including grants and loans, do not run out! If you haven't filed your 2008-2009 FAFSA yet, we strongly encourage you to do so.”

Contact: (360) 650-3470 or financialaid@wwu.edu

More information: www.finaid.wwu.edu