Financial Aid Officer

Summary of Major Duties/Responsibilities

•Provide applicants and students with timely, accurate, comprehensive, and courteous assistance in the financial aid application process.
•Supply all applicants and students with up-to-date financial and consumer information, answer questions posed, and provide students with a clear understanding of the financial aid package.
•Ensure that all financial aid applications are accurate and complete, supported by required documentation as necessary, before submission to the appropriate agency.
•Process Direct Loans.
•Transmit via computer (or mail as necessary) accurately completed applications for federal student aid within 48 hours of receipt.
•Obtain ISIR’s as they are produced for all in-school students and obtain valid signatures from students (spouses and parents as required) within 48 hours of receipt.
•Ensure that all verification requirements are met (including completed and signed verification worksheets and supporting documentation and tax returns) for selected ISIR’s as soon after receipt as possible.
•Research student loan and ISIR processing status and conduct required follow-up (including obtaining signed promissory notes) within the shortest time possible.
•Using appropriate methodologies, tables, and computer aides, determine financial aid program eligibility for applicants’ balances, and payment schedules as necessary.
•Responsible for accessing student electronic financial aid history through NSLDS.
•Provide admissions staff with pertinent data regarding an applicant’s eligibility for financial aid.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience/Education Requirements

•Minimum 3 years financial aid experience.
•Excellent analytical skills and computer database experience