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Heather Chance
Financial Aid Advisor & Veteran School Certifying Official
Financial Aid Client Services
- +1 479-788-7091
- Heather.ChanceFREEuafs
- CC214 University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Biography
| Degree | Major Emphasis/Program Name | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S | Business Administration - emphasis in Administrative Technology | North Arkansas College | 2013 |
| Certificate | Administrative Technology | North Arkansas College | 2009 |
Heather Chance currently serves as the VA School Certifying Official at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. She started at UAFS in February 2017 as a Financial Aid administrative assistant before settling into her current role in April 2018. Prior to UAFS, Heather worked for North Arkansas College for two-and-a-half years, serving as the administrative assistant to the dean of Student Success and Retention as well as serving as the VA School Certifying Official. As a first-generation and non-traditional student, expecting to graduate in May 2025 with her Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership, Heather understands the challenges students like her face while attending college. Over the past 10 years, she has had the privilege of helping students achieve their dreams of a college degree. As the VA School Certifying Official, she assists student-veterans and their dependents in using military education benefits.