Meet the Financial Aid Staff

Every current and prospective student who applies for financial aid is assigned to a member of the Financial Aid Office. We work with students and their families starting with your initial contact with Swarthmore during the admissions process, and continuing throughout your time at the College. 

We understand that the financial aid process can feel challenging, and our directors are here to help. We are ready to answer questions, review application information, and prepare reviews of your files to help you feel more comfortable with the process.  

We encourage you to contact your student's assigned financial aid staff member via email or phone if you have questions about financial aid at Swarthmore. 

Financial Aid Staff

Varo L. Duffins

Director, Financial Aid

Contact

1. Email:vduffin1@swarthmore.edu
2. Phone: (610) 328-8360
3. Parrish Hall 148

International Students (non-U.S. citizen, F-1 visa)

Judy Strauser

Director of Operations, Financial Aid

Contact

1. Email:jstraus1@swarthmore.edu
2. Phone: (610) 328-8449
3. Parrish Hall 158

Kristin Moore

Director of Services, Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Contact

1. Email:kmoore1@swarthmore.edu
2. Phone: (610) 328-8392
3. Parrish Hall 160

Domestic Students

Rune Horvik

Sr. Asst. Director of Financial Aid Systems

Financial Aid

Contact

1. Email:rhorvik1@swarthmore.edu
2. Phone: (610) 690-3975
3. Parrish Hall 152

Katie Menschner

Assistant Director, Fin Aid

Financial Aid

Contact

1. Email:cmensch1@swarthmore.edu
2. Phone: (610) 328-8122
3. Parrish Hall 164

Tim Haight

Assistant Director, Fin Aid

Financial Aid Department

Contact

1. Email:thaight1@swarthmore.edu
2. Phone: (610) 328-8189
3. Parrish Hall 158

Amanda Coschignano

Office Manager

Financial Aid

Contact

1. Email:acoschi2@swarthmore.edu
2. Phone: (610) 328-8400
3. Parrish Hall 156