Admissions and Financial Aid Committee (AFAC)

The Admissions and Financial Aid Committee (AFAC) advises the Merced Division and the administration on policy and practices related to admissions, access, enrollment, and outreach. This includes determining the criteria for undergraduate admissions and setting admission’s policy. AFAC maintains liaison with the following committee:
Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS) 

 

or a complete description of AFAC’s duties please see the committee’s bylaws.   

 

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2026-2027 Membership

Current Members:

• Siddaiah Yarra, Chair, School of Engineering

• Joel Spencer, Vice Chair, School of Engineering

• Mayra Bamaca, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts

• Kevin Dawson, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, BOARS Representative

• Nripendra Dhillon, Medical Education, School of Natural Sciences

• Emily Johnston, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts

 

Ex-Officio (non-voting):

• Tonantzín Oseguera, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Engagement (or alternate)

• Scott K. Hagg, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management

• Dustin Noji, Director, Admissions and Outreach

• Heather Nardello, Deputy Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Josiah Beharry, Graduate Student Representative

• Julian Curiale, ASUCM Representative

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Former AFAC Members

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