Financial Aid Representative

Job description

Description The Financial Aid Representative duties include counseling and advising students and parents on the various financial aid programs, assisting with the administration of one or more federal, state, or institutional financial aid programs, evaluating Financial Aid applications in order to determine student eligibility for various financial aid programs, as well as collecting data and keeping accurate records. Customer service is a cornerstone of this position - providing quality customer to a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty is expected internally and externally. This person takes a leadership role within the department. - Counsels students and parents about financial aid eligibility, federal aid programs, application process and procedures, and financial need in accordance with Title IV Federal regulations. - Assists the Admissions Team with prospective students by pre-qualifying potential students based on Title IV information accessed through NSLDS. - Conducts financial needs analysis, determines eligibility for Title IV Federal Aid programs, utilizes and updates database with awards and scheduled disbursements. - Ensures that awarded financial aid is...