Keith Wellings is responsible for providing guidance and strategic direction to the University community in all matters pertaining to staying compliant with Department of Education requirements for participation in federal student financial aid programs. He has been with APUS since June 2009.
Mr. Wellings has over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education. He leads the development of new or innovative academic and financial aid solutions while adhering to the Department of Education’s regulations to ensure program integrity, gainful employment, and other implemented provisions. He has worked in several sectors of higher education, including proprietary institutions, large and small private institutions, and state-operated four-year institutions. He has over 35 years of combined experience in higher education and financial aid.
In previous organizations, Mr. Wellings worked directly with admissions to recruit qualified candidates, supported student learning within student affairs, advanced scholarship and retention within the provost’s office and managed fiscal responsibilities as a part of several finance departments.
Mr. Wellings values continuing education, lifelong learning and has completed 30 credit hours at the graduate level for professional development. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration, with a minor in Economics, from Frostburg State University. He is proud to be a first-generation college graduate.