Financial Aid Administrator

Financial Aid administrator


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Overview: The Financial Aid Administrator’s (FAA) will meet with and counsel students, parents, and others to explain and discuss the details of the financial aid application and awarding processes the laws and regulations governing the eligibility for and availability of federal state institutional and other relevant programs. Responsibilities: The Financial Aid Administrator’s (FAA) responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Meets with and counsels students parents and others to explain and discuss the details of the financial aid application and awarding processes the laws and regulations governing the eligibility for and availability of federal state institutional and other relevant programs
Utilizes federal state and internal software to process financial aid
Determines eligibility for federal state institutional and other aid programs in accordance with all applicable laws regulations policies guidelines and other governing criteria
Formulates, produces, and distributes financial aid award notifications and ensures that the financial aid that has been awarded is appropriately disbursed and credited to the students’ accounts
Develops and gathers appropriate materials for organizing and helping present student financial aid orientation programs, exit counseling, and entrance interviews for students and their parents
Assists other coworkers as needed in any function encompassed in the job description of the FAA
Works with interdepartmental personnel to resolve students issues
Attends workshops seminars and webinars for professional development
Utilizes federal and state webinars to keep up to date with the new regulations
Attends conferences and training as approved and require

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