Contact Us

Cornell College's financial assistance staff is committed to helping you. We'll give you information you need and explain each step of the application process. Most importantly, we'll work with you and your student throughout his or her four years at Cornell College, annually reviewing your financial situation, offering guidance, and determining an appropriate assistance package.

If you are planning a visit to the campus, we would be happy to meet with you to answer any questions you may have.

Office contact information:

Email:
financial_assistance@cornellcollege.edu

Phone:
(877) 579-4049 (toll-free)
(319) 895-4216
  Mail:
600
First Street SW
Mount Vernon
, IA 52314-1098
 

 Cindi Reints

 

Director of Financial Assistance

Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
E-mail:creints@cornellcollege.edu

 


About Me: Graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Northern Iowa. I have been in the financial assistance profession for eighteen years, and have been at Cornell since 1994. I have been married to my husband, Tom since 1983 and we have one son, Patrick and a golden retriever, Hunter.

How do I spend my work day at Cornell? I am responsible for the administration of the college’s financial assistance programs. This includes all federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs and funding.

What can I do for you? I work with all the first-year and transfer students. I am also the Tuition Exchange Coordinator for the college.

   
   

Pam Perry

 

Senior Associate Director of Financial Assistance

Hometown: Cresco, Iowa
E-mail:
pperry@cornellcollege.edu

 

About Me: I am married with two children and live in Mount Vernon. I enjoy living in a small community like Mount Vernon because it provides me a lot of opportunity to be involved in the many aspects of community life like church and the college.

How do I spend my work day at Cornell? I spend much of my day talking with current students and parents regarding any aspect of the financial assistance process. Also administer the student employment program at Cornell. I also work with many outside scholarship donors from Iowa and other states.

What can I do for you? I can help you with any questions you have regarding the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, student employment, and student loan questions. I work primarily with the upper class students whose last name begins with M-Z.

   

 Renee Miceli

 

Financial Assistant

Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
E-mail: rmiceli@cornellcollege.edu

 

About Me: I am new to Cornell College but I have been in financial aid for 10+ years.  I have been married since 1980 and have 3 grown children.  My youngest is in college.  My kids graduated from Mount Vernon and I am active in the Methodist Church.  In my spare time, when it is nice, you will find me on our boat, fishing or home scrapbooking or doing other projects.

How do I spend my work day at Cornell? I spend my work day at Cornell greeting students and parents who visit the college. I also can answer your general questions about financial assistance.

What can I do for you? I can assist you with any financial assistance question, or direct you to the appropriate person for your questions.

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