Welcome to NASMA

The National Association of Student Money Advisers (“NASMA”) was first established in 1995 by a group of money advisers working in Higher Education. Its aim was to create an effective support network and forum for discussion at a time when many people in this sector felt isolated. Formal recognition was gained in 1996 and membership has continued to grow since then. There are now approximately 550 members across all four countries of the UK. Members of NASMA are predominantly:

• Student Money Advisers in Universities, Colleges of Higher Education, Students’ Unions, Guilds and Associations
• Discretionary Fund Administrators in Higher Education Institutions
• Staff in Further Education Colleges whose remit includes money advice and/or discretionary fund administration

NASMA acts as a focus for information exchange between practitioners in the field of student funding, bringing together professionals from across the sector and encouraging the free exchange of ideas and consultation with national decision makers on areas concerning student finance and funding.

Membership brings access to the following:

Invitation to attend regular regional meetings
Most regions meet 3-4 times a year. As the organisation is member-led the agenda and guest speakers are always relevant to members’ needs.

NASMA Training sessions
Organised regionally and nationally at a reasonable rate whenever possible. National briefing days are also held throughout the year.

NASMA Annual Conference
The NASMA Conference provides an opportunity to network with other NASMA members as well as to attend high quality training sessions across a wide-range of relevant topics.