Meet the Staff
Katie Peters
Financial Aid Counselor / School Certifying Official (VA)
Phone: (618) 537-2146
Email: kepeters@mckendree.edu
Katie is the main point of contact for all VA programs, as well as Verifications, Unusual Enrollment monitoring and serves on the HOUSE Committee. Katie started her employment at McKendree in June 2024.
Kelsey Schaefer
Financial Aid Counselor
Phone: (618) 537-6529
Email: klschaefer@mckendree.edu
Kelsey handles private student loans, TEACH Grant applications, and Illinois Student Assistance Commission Programs ( MAP Grants, Golden Apple, Minority Teacher Scholarships, etc.). Kelsey started her employment with McKendree in June 2024.
Financial Aid Specialist
Phone: (618) 537-6827
Email: spstark@mckendree.edu
Stephani processes Tuition Exchange and CIC applications and is the main point of contact for general financial aid inquiries. Stephani began her employment with McKendree in April 2023.
Director of Financial Aid
Phone: (618) 537-6532
Email: prmichael@mckendree.edu
Patrick handles federal PLUS loan applications, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) eligibility, Federal Work Study, Special Conditions and is a member of the President's Leadership Council. Patrick started his employment at McKendree in January 2023.
Cartaesha Macklin
Financial Aid Counselor
Phone: (618) 537-6575
Email: clmacklin@mckendree.edu
Cartaesha is the Financial aid counselor contact for athletic scholarships. She is also involved in processing federal and institutional aid. Cartaesha started her employment with McKendree in December 2025.
