Advisor, Financial Aid

Job description

The Financial Aid Advisor in Student Central provides student support services related to financial aid and refers students in the areas of academic advising, admissions, and registration for all students. This position exercises discretion and independent professional judgment with respect to assisting students and parents with identifying resources needed to address their individual circumstances and potential barriers to enrolling at the College. The Advisor works closely with Financial Aid and other Student Central staff members to coordinate additional services according to the needs of students. Student Advising & Support: Interprets and explains financial aid processes inclusive of application, dependency appeals, special circumstance appeals, homelessness determinations, unusual enrollment history (UEH), grants, federal loans, private loans, scholarships, and academic standards. Reviews, verifies, and makes decisions on various appeals including dependency, special circumstance, SAP, and UEH. Guides students through processes inclusive of processing paperwork and verifying qualifiers. Provides information regarding program of study, next steps of enrollment, documents neede...