Our Financial Aid Counselors are here to serve you! |
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“You are the reason I am here. I love working with students, helping
them find resources to pay for their education, and watching them
grow. God has given me a servant’s heart and the opportunity to make
the difference for students attending Wayland. You will also make a
difference for me. Together, we can Seek Your Dream.”
Mrs. Karen LaQuey
Director |

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“I am responsible for all phases of student loan processing, and am available to counsel students on the responsibilities of borrowers when accepting a loan, as well as when they leave school and enter repayment. I enjoy the Christian atmosphere of our workplace, and I hope that the love of Christ can be seen through us here in the Financial Aid office.”
Mrs. Kathy Gwyn
Associate Director / Loan Coordinator |

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“I was nervous about re-entering the workforce after being a stay-athome Mom for several years. However, God led me to Wayland and I am now beginning my tenth year in the Financial Aid Office. Being a graduate of Texas Woman’s University myself and a proud mother of
two Wayland graduates, I realize the importance of financial aid assistance to help with college costs. I enjoy working with our campuses and students from the far north in Fairbanks, Alaska, to the deep south in San Antonio, Texas.”
Mrs. Debbie Burgess
Financial Aid Specialist/External Campuses
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“I have been with Wayland since 2006. I complete the verification and awarding process for our external students. I work closely with the financial aid counselor at your campus. I believe that higher education is so important for the direction of the future. I have found the people in Financial Aid really care about each student. The reason I like it here is that I feel what we do is so important, by helping the students reach their goals and meet their financial needs.”
Mrs. Tammy Coleman
Financial Aid Specialist/External Campuses
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“I have worked for WBU since April of 2000. I feel that this is where God led me when I was looking for a job. The Christian atmosphere here at Wayland and especially in our office is phenomenal. The students are great and when we can see that we have made a difference in their lives it is the most amazing thing. I have always liked working with young adults and feel this is why God opened the door for me to be at Wayland. ”
Mrs. Clorene McDonald
Office Manager
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“I have been with Wayland since August 2001. I have 15 years experience in the banking field, along with experience as small business owner
and working in retail/sales. I feel that God opened the doors for me to be back in Plainview and at Wayland. I truly enjoy the Christian atmosphere
and students here at Wayland. I’ve always liked helping people, so now I have more opportunities to assist through financial aid and scholarships.”
Mrs. Perri McDonald
Scholarship Coordinator
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“I have worked for WBU for more than 10 years in financial aid. I
enjoy working with students and seeing that they can reach their
goal of graduating from WBU.”
Mrs. Patricia Landeros
Senior Financial Aid Specialist
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“I am a rookie in the Financial Aid Office, having started in 2011. I have enjoyed being a part of the school and meeting many great people. I hope to do my best for our students and take as much of the stress out of the financial aid process as I can.”
Todd Criswell
Financial Aid Specialist |

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"I came to work in Financial Aid in 2009, but I was no stranger to the financial aid process. I have received two degrees from Wayland mostly thanks to the people in Financial Aid who helped me find ways to fund my education. I hope that through my work, I am able to give back to Wayland and help students find ways to fund an education at
Wayland."
Kelsey Beggs
Financial Aid Specialist / Loan Assistant
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“I started working in the Financial Aid office in October of 2012. I
am the Work Study Coordinator and I help students find a job on the
Wayland Campus here in Plainview. I have worked with college students
in other jobs in the past and I love it. It’s always encouraging to
see young adults wanting to achieve their goals. My coworkers here
at Wayland have been great and very welcoming. It’s always a
blessing to walk into a job and know that you can speak of the God
that created us all!”
Kristy Hopkins
Financial Aid Work-Study Coordinator |
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Contact Us:
Wayland Baptist University
Office of Financial Aid
1900 West 7th St., CMB #1266
Plainview, TX 79072
finaidhelp@wbu.edu
(806) 291-3520 or toll free at 1-800-588-1928 |