Financial Aid Officer

OVERVIEW: The purpose of the Financial Aid Officer is to guide students through the financial aid process and ensure they are properly funded. The Financial Aid Officer coordinates with admissions and academics to keep the students engaged and on-track. BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS: The role of Financial Aid Officer is to ensure that students are properly funded, packaged, and prepared to start each semester. This is accomplished by making sure that: Students are made aware of all available funding options Students are properly vetted and appropriately packaged Funds are posted in a timely manner ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conducting Initial Overview with Student: Provide basic overview of financial aid process Assist with filling out FAFSA form Explain forms and direct to web-sites for additional information Provide checklist of documentation needed for second appointment Provide Federal guide (requirement) Conducting Financial Aid Review with Student: Provide information and assess student financing needs Review FAFSA for Title IV eligibility Counsel on financial aid eligibility and financing options Check Veteran's Affairs verifications/GI Bill Discuss grants and scholarships Review registration schedule Create cost estimate and review with student Breakdown expenses and fees Discuss any balance and additional private financing options Where applicable – review "parent for loan" option Acquire necessary documents from lenders Provide necessary documents to lenders Enter student data into system Set-up student financing package Reviewing and Following-up on Initial Packaging: Review ISIR <