Meet the Staff
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Phone: (618) 537-6575
Email: [email protected]
Kari is the main contact for Athletic aid, federal financial aid processing, and handles Special Circumstances applications. She serves as a member of the McKendree's Social Justice and Equity Committee, The President's Leadership Council, and is a part of the Legislative Issues Committee for the Illinois Association of Financial Aid Administrators. Kari started employment at McKendree in June 2023.
Katie Peters
Financial Aid Counselor / School Certifying Official (VA)
Phone: (618) 537-2146
Email: [email protected]
Katie is the main point of contact for all VA programs, as well as Verifications, Unusual Enrollment monitoring and serves on the HOUSE Committee. Katie started her employment at McKendree in June 2024.
Kelsey Schaefer
Financial Aid Counselor
Phone: (618) 537-6529
Email: [email protected]
Kelsey handles private student loans, TEACH Grant applications, and Illinois Student Assistance Commission Programs ( MAP Grants, Golden Apple, Minority Teacher Scholarships, etc.). Kelsey started her employment with McKendree in June 2024.
Financial Aid Specialist
Phone: (618) 537-6827
Email: [email protected]
Stephani processes Tuition Exchange and CIC applications and is the main point of contact for general financial aid inquiries. Stephani began her employment with McKendree in April 2023.
Director of Financial Aid
Phone: (618) 537-6532
Email: [email protected]
Patrick handles federal PLUS loan applications, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) eligibility, Federal Work Study, and is a member of the President's Leadership Council. Patrick started his employment at McKendree in January 2023.
