FINANCIAL AID Mar. 1, 2026 Here to Support Your Journey Every Step of the Way Paying for college can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our Financial Aid team is here to make the process easier, clearer, and more accessible. Whether you’re applying for aid, understanding your options, or planning ahead, this team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way so you can stay focused on what matters most: your future.
Bethany Brafford
Student Success Specialist Bethany is a proud alumna of Luna Community College, began her financial aid career as a student employee and has since built nearly a decade of experience in the field. After earning her degrees in Business Administration, she continued her professional growth while supporting student access through both her work and service on boards like NMASFAA and the Viles Foundation. Now back at Luna, she is passionate about helping students overcome financial barriers and achieve their educational goals.
Reach out, we’d love to assist you!
finaid@luna.edu
(505) 454-2570
www.luna.edu/financial-aid
Ryan Agosto Hayes
Joy Frazier
Financial Aid Director Ryan is the Financial Aid Director at Luna Community College with over 16 years of experience in higher education financial aid. Inspired by his own experience navigating the system after military service, he is dedicated to simplifying processes, removing barriers, and improving access for students. His work focuses on analytics, training, collaboration, and process improvement to ensure students receive clear, accurate guidance, all while supporting their academic success and career readiness across New Mexico.
Student Success Specialist Joy Frazier, originally from China, brings a deep appreciation for language, culture, and lifelong learning to her role in financial aid. With a background in linguistics from the University of New Mexico, she is passionate about literacy and education, finding fulfillment in helping students navigate their academic journeys and contributing to their success.
Nichelle Roy
Omolola Oladeji
Verification & Processing Specialist Nichelle joined the team in September 2025 as a Financial Aid Verification and Processing Specialist with CHESS, where she supports system development and implementation for the Workday SIS platform while assisting Luna’s Financial Aid department with processing, awarding, and correspondence. With prior experience in financial aid and a degree in Applied Sociology from Texas State University, she brings both technical knowledge and a renewed passion for the field.
Graduate Assistant Omolola is an accounting professional and Graduate Assistant in the Financial Aid Department at Luna Community College, where she supports financial operations with a strong commitment to accuracy and ethical practices. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and currently pursuing her MBA, she is passionate about financial integrity and contributing to effective higher education administration.
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