Christine Petersen

Christine serves as the Associate Director of Student Financial Assistance at HCCC. She is also an adjunct professor at the College.

Christine is a dedicated financial aid professional committed to assisting students in funding their education with the least amount of debt. She has more than 25 years of experience in the field, serving as Director of Financial Aid at Lincoln Technical Institute for 14 years before coming to Hudson County Community College as the Associate Director of Financial Aid. Christine is an avid volunteer to multiple financial aid organizations such as NJASFAA (New Jersey Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators), serving as President in 2018-2019 after more than 10 years on executive counsel. She also served as Vice President and Treasurer, and chaired many committees such as Membership, College Goal Sunday, and DEI. Christine is also a member of EASFAA (Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators) and served as state representative and Secretary from 2018-2022. Christine is currently President of the Academic Administrative Association Union. She is also a member of the national organization NASFAA, and attends all conferences supported by these organizations to remain current with all regulations. These roles enhanced her leadership skills, contributed to her knowledge of federal and state regulations, and made her an exemplary leader in her field. These strengths empower Christine to be an avid presenter at financial aid workshops and scholarship events, and to train new employees. Tapping into her creative talents, Christine produced multiple newsletters, a Financial Aid Guide, flyers, and Federal Work-Study program Handbooks for students and supervisors. These informational materials make it easier for students to understand the FAFSA and the Financial Aid process to support file completion and awareness of federal and state grants and loans. Christine is the leader of the default prevention team, creating financial literacy events to keep students current with financial planning and loan borrowing and repayment. She is committed to educating students about their finances and using their funding wisely to remain out of debt. Christine serves on many committees at HCCC such as the Academic Senate, All College Council, and Generation Hope/Family U, a program for support of student parents.