We understand that each student's financial situation is unique. Our Undergraduate Financial Aid Advisors can help you and your family determine the best way to finance your future. We look forward to helping you.
Last names beginning with V
Dean Malabanan
dmalabanan@smu.edu
214-768-3417
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Gordon Brannon
gbrannon@smu.edu
214-768-3417
Gordon is from Portland, Oregon. He graduated from The University of North Texas with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Gordon joined the SMU admission Financial Aid staff in March 2006.
As a Financial Aid Advisor at SMU, Gordon serves as an integral part of students' pursuit of a college degree. He finds it to be both an exhilarating and inspiring experience in assisting students with enhancing their education.
“The best tip when going through the financial aid process is to start as early as possible with completing financial aid applications. Certain aspects of pursuing financial assistance can be competitive.”
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Briana Palacio
bapalacio@smu.edu
214-768-3417
Briana joined the financial aid advising staff in December of 2021 after graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in Finance. She is a fan of any outdoor activity, especially soccer, and plays in multiple soccer leagues. Briana feels blessed to work on such a beautiful campus and often enjoys a lunchtime stroll across campus to unwind and clear her head. We are very pleased and fortunate to have Briana join our staff.
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Penny Griffin
pgriffin@smu.edu
214-768-3417
Penny is a proud graduate of SMU and has worked in financial aid at SMU for 10 years. Penny loves working at SMU with her great co-workers and all of the wonderful students and families with which she gets to interact. She also loves the atmosphere and the beauty of the campus. Penny's best tip for students going through the financial aid process is to be aware of deadlines and not procrastinate!