Austin, Kathryn

Director of Financial Aid

Kathy leads the Office of Financial Aid and is part of the Student Services management team. She collaborates with senior management, academic departments, the Office of Financial Services and other stakeholders both within and outside of the School and University on financial aid matters including policy decisions, strategic planning, compliance, and student recruitment, retention, and debt management.

Outside of work, Kathy spends time with her two sons and helps operate her husband’s ornamental plastering business. She enjoys reading, cooking, and being near the water. Kathy has a BA in Political Science from Bates College, and a MA in Higher Education Administration from Boston College.