Neziah Daugherty
Financial Aid Coordinator
Neziah’s passion for education began in 2017, as she started her entry-level career as an Assistant Teacher for a private, non-profit institution in Tampa Florida. In her role, Neziah assisted with curriculum, lesson planning, record keeping, and documentation. Also, at the time, Neziah worked closely with Administrators on school-wide improvements regarding school structure and development.
In 2020, Neziah began to focus her efforts at the University level, specifically specializing in Federal Financial Aid. She has undergone extensive training in many Financial Aid areas including Federal Student Loans and Grants, State Grants and Scholarships, Federal Procedures, regulations, and protocols and much more. Neziah acquired her knowledge working alongside two post-secondary universities while training with federal student loan servicer, Edfinancial Services, over the span of three years.
Neziah is excited to continue using her expertise in the Financial Aid field for her new position as The Financial Aid Coordinator for Magellan.
Currently, Neziah resides in her hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. Moving back home has allowed her to reconnect with her friends and family and to assist her parents, especially her mother, who is blind, with day-to-day tasks.
In her free time, she enjoys weekend road trips, walking her dog, fictional writing and listening to true crime podcasts.
“Education is what brings us together as a community, as a population, and as a culture. It allows individuals from all walks of life to gain knowledge and experience in a plethora of different areas. Deciding to attend a school or university can be a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be a scary one. I decided to specialize in Financial Aid, because it can be very difficult and stressful for people who are starting out. Not everyone knows what opportunities are available for them. People should make the best decision for themselves regarding their finances, their future and their education, and I hope to use all of my skills to continue to be a helpful guide and great resource.”