Loren Hughes Promoted to OFIC Manager of Scholarship Services

New role to enhance scholarship administration between students and donors

The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) announces the recent promotion of Loren Hughes as Manager of Scholarship Services.

Hughes joined OFIC in November 2021 as part-time Scholarship Support Coordinator to assist the scholarship services team in the scholarship administration process. In her new role, she will continue the administration of scholarship programs which entails awarding scholarships and student and donor company support.

“Loren has done an impressive job supporting the scholarship operations of OFIC. As her role expands, OFIC will benefit from her talents as she’ll undoubtedly help to further streamline scholarship service for donors, partner companies, and campuses,” OFIC Vice President of Operations, Brett Fields said.

Hughes earned her bachelor’s degree from Malone University, an OFIC member campus in Canton, Ohio.

She spent four years at Westerville Central High School as an administrative assistant in the counseling office, working with school counselors to prepare students for post-secondary endeavors. Hughes also served the district as an ESL paraprofessional, providing support to English-Language Learners at the middle school level. During that time, she coached cross country and track and field for Worthington Christian Schools.

Hughes is excited to enter her new role and continue her career at OFIC. “It's a meaningful experience to be involved in students' lives as they seek to further their education. I appreciate the opportunity to be part of that journey through my involvement with OFIC."

About the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC)

The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges believes all students who enroll at a member campus deserve the opportunity to complete their college education. Every day we connect and partner with corporations and foundations to make this dream possible by helping to keep education affordable through scholarships, internships and career opportunities. Our goal is to facilitate an exceptional appreciation of independent higher education and its impact on the state of Ohio’s citizens, economy, and culture. Through OFIC’s Scholarship Management Resources, we create national scholarship opportunities by partnering with organizations in Ohio and beyond. Learn more at ofic.org.