Financial Aid Advisor assisting students and families with financial aid funding. Evaluating aid needs and managing compliance with federal and state regulations, while maintaining accurate records.
Responsibilities
Works closely with students, and their families, to ensure student is properly funded for their education.
Advises student about the different types of funding methods available, and provides information regarding all the procedures and requirements of a financial aid program.
Makes an accurate assessment of a students financial aid need, and presents a financial aid plan to meet those needs.
Tracks and monitors all financial aid package activity through completion.
Maintains accurate records in a timely manner, in accordance with regulations, statutes, and company policies.
Builds rapport, and effectively communicates and counsels with enrolled and prospective students (and their families) about financial aid and other alternative methods of funding.
Determines students title IV eligibility and awards federal, state, institutional and private sources of financial aid to students within appropriate guidelines and regulations.
Utilizes electronic data exchange software to send and retrieve information from the Department of Education.
Monitors financial aid advising to insure program and audit compliance with regulatory compliance.
Maintains institutional regulatory compliance in all federal and state student assistance programs.
Submits reports to federal and state agencies.
Maintains files and databases; certifies student loan applications; maintains and utilizes computer-assisted financial aid management systems.
Makes adjustments to over-under awards by determining the amount of aid to be canceled or repaid while ensuring accuracy in system data entry and processing, and contacting students regarding possible alternatives.
Interviews and advises students in regard to educational financial planning.
Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or related field
two years experience in higher education (Financial Aid preferred) environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Requires excellent computer skills.
Working knowledge of automated higher education management systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows XP, Word, Excel for MAC
In-depth knowledge of financial aid and/or prior financial aid experience
Experience with financial aid reporting systems, including but not limited to NSLDS, Gemcore, and Campus Vue
Ability to evaluate and assess a students financial aid need
Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations and guidelines
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to build rapport with students and their families; and other SAE staff members
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