Faces of app – Meghan May – Military Finance Specialist & SCO
Celebrating the People Behind 85 Years of Possibility
Meet Meghan May, Military Finance Specialist & SCO
For eight years, Meghan May has been part of the app community, helping students navigate the financial side of their education and supporting those who have served our country.
As a Military Finance Specialist and School Certifying Official (SCO), Meghan works closely with military-connected students as they pursue their academic and career goals. For her, the most rewarding part of the role is simple: the students themselves.
Supporting Those Who Have Served
Meghan’s passion for her profession comes from the opportunity to help students move closer to their goals.
Working with military students holds particular meaning.
“Working with military students is especially rewarding because I have the opportunity to support individuals who have served our country while helping them achieve their academic and career goals.”
She sees firsthand the determination and resilience students bring to their education. Knowing she can play a role in helping them navigate the process and continue moving forward fuels her commitment to providing the best support and guidance possible.
Never Lose Sight of Your Why
When Meghan offers advice to students, she starts with purpose.
“Never lose sight of your why.”
That “why” will be different for everyone. It might be family, career aspirations, personal growth, or the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
Whatever it is, Meghan encourages students to hold onto it, especially when circumstances become difficult.
“There will always be obstacles and unexpected circumstances that you can’t control, but you can control how you respond to them.”
It’s a message particularly relevant to students balancing education with careers, family responsibilities, military service, and the unexpected turns that life can take.
Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight
Meghan’s favorite motivational quote reinforces that same belief in perseverance:
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
—Japanese proverb
The proverb, Nana korobi ya oki, is a reminder that success isn’t about avoiding setbacks. It’s about continuing to get back up.
Beyond the Office
Outside of work, Meghan has a four-legged companion named Hiro, a Shiba Inu.
Known for their independent personalities and unmistakable appearance, Shiba Inus have plenty of character, and Hiro gives Meghan another reason to smile when the workday is done.
Celebrating the Faces of app
For 85 years, app has been shaped by people committed to helping students keep moving toward what’s possible.
Through Faces of app, we celebrate faculty and staff like Meghan May, whose eight years of service and commitment to supporting military-connected students reflect the people behind our university and its mission.
Faces of app: Celebrating the people behind 85 years of possibility.

