Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provides advice and counsel about available financial aid opportunities eligibility requirements and the application process to students and parents; analyzes and evaluates financial aid eligibility for students. Performs data verification of student/parent information in accordance with federal and institutional policies. Compares data on students applications such as proposed budget family income and transcript of grades with eligibility requirements of the assistance program. Determines the amount of aid considering such factors as funds available the extent of demand and the needs of students. Authorizes release of funds to students and prepares required records and reports. Conducts student orientations entrance and exit counseling sessions and financial aid information sessions in accordance with federal and institutional policies. Responds to inquiries by researching and resolving issues related to transactions handled by the department; serves as liaison with other university departments in the resolution of daytoday administrative or operational issues. Coordinates one or more specific administrative programs as assigned. Participates in the development and implementation of departmental procedures as appropriate. Exercises professional judgment in determining necessary adjustments and making the appropriate adjustments to students financial aid packages. Monitors students satisfactory academic progress in accordance with federal and institutional policies. Participates in committee decisions regarding SAP termination appeals and Special Circumstance Petitions. Participates in outreach projects financial aid seminars student orientations and workshops held on campus and at offsite locations. Advises and counsels students at offsite locations as necessary.