The Wagner College Office of Financial Aid is designed to be a resource center for families of all of our current and prospective students. Our staff offers counseling and assistance to help make it financially possible for all students to attend Wagner College. You may call us at (718)390-3183 or e-mail finaid@wagner.edu. Appointments are highly recommended.

Theresa M. Weimer, Director of Financial Aid

A native Staten Islander, Theresa is an alum of Wagner College, having received both her BSE and MSE here. She began her career at Wagner through the Student Employment Program as a College Work-Study student in the Office of Financial Aid. Theresa maintains membership in the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and the New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association. Beginning in 2007, Theresa will be serving on the NYS HESC School Advisory Team for a three year term.  In addition to overseeing the daily operations of the entire office, she sits on multiple campus committees. 

Lauren P. Swierc, Associate Director of Financial Aid

Lauren, a native of New Jersey, joined the staff in August, 2006 after serving as Assistant Director of Enrollment Services/Financial Aid at Seton Hall University. While at Seton Hall, Lauren earned her Master's Degree. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Drew University, NJ and has previously worked at the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.   Lauren counsels students and parents as well as processing of various funds and documents.   She assists with the daily operations of the office.  Lauren maintains membership in the Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators as well as the New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association .

Susan M. Heaney, Financial Aid Counselor

Susan hails from Queens, NY and received her Bachelor's Degree from Queens College.  She joined the Office of Financial Aid in August, 2005 after serving the Wagner community in the Registrar's Office.  She is primarily responsible for administering special aid programs such as Tuition Remission and TAP. Although Susan specializes in graduate students she counsels parents and students of all grade levels.

Student Assistants

Our Student Assistants are a special part of the Office of Financial Aid Staff. Under the Student Employment Program, they are specially trained with knowledge of the financial aid process. Each assistant tirelessly assists Theresa, Lauren, Susan, Ashley and Kevin with special projects and perform general office duties. Their invaluable efforts are deeply appreciated by all of us.