FAFSA Champion

Sylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 750 - 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed City Area Public Schools is seeking up to four dedicated individuals to serve as FAFSA Champions. Funded through the MILEAP Universal FAFSA Challenge, these roles help high school seniors unlock financial aid opportunities by guiding and supporting them through the FAFSA process.

You will conduct one-on-one outreach, organize FAFSA workshops and college/career events, and collaborate with libraries and local partners.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the FAFSA process and post-secondary pathways.
• Ability to brainstorm and execute student-focused campaigns.
• Excellent communication for direct student and family outreach.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student & Family Support
• Events & Community Outreach
• Engagement Campaigns & Incentivization

Skills

FAFSA knowledge

Outreach experience

Communication skills

Job description

TO: All Reed City Area Public Schools Staff

FROM: Jennifer Goodman, Superintendent

RE: FAFSA Champion (4)

POSITION TYPE: Temporary Grant-Funded Position

FUNDING SOURCE: MILEAP Universal FAFSA Challenge

PAY: Base pay: $750 annually. Additionally, if the following FAFSA completion targets are met, a $250 bonus will be awarded: 30% by Nov 1, 2026; 40% by Jan 1, 2027; and 65% by March 15, 2027.

DEADLINE: Wednesday, Sept. 30th, 2026

Position Summary: Reed City Area Public Schools is seeking up to four dedicated individuals to serve as FAFSA Champions. Funded through the MILEAP Universal FAFSA Challenge, these positions play a critical role in developing exciting, student-focused initiatives to encourage students and families to complete their financial aid applications. FAFSA Champions will work directly with high school seniors to help them unlock vital financial aid opportunities, including the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and the Community College Guarantee.

Key Responsibilities & Initiatives

Direct Student & Family Support

• Facilitate FSA ID creation for students and their parents.
• Conduct one-on-one outreach and after-hours support for high school seniors, ensuring the inclusion of students who are off-site for dual enrollment or early graduation.
• Help distribute and manage professionally printed senior exit checklists to keep students on track.

Events & Community Outreach

• Organize and manage hands-on FAFSA workshops, financial aid nights, and college/career preparation events.
• Execute mobile outreach initiatives in local communities, including Hersey and Chase, utilizing district-provided laptops and hotspots.
• Coordinate post-secondary exposure opportunities, including campus visits to traditional colleges and industry tours focused on trade schools and certifications.
• Partner with local organizations, such as public libraries or local businesses, to reach parents and families out in the community.

Engagement Campaigns & Incentivization

• Develop and launch FAFSA completion challenges, raffles, and gamified events (such as "FAFSA Bingo") to make the application process fun and competitive for seniors.
• Manage and distribute FAFSA completion incentives, such as providing food (e.g., pizza or donuts) and small gift cards for families who participate in FAFSA events.
• Design digital outreach campaigns using text message "nudges" and social media platforms to share deadline reminders, quick tips, and student testimonials.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding, or willingness to learn, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process and post-secondary pathways.
• Innovative thinker with the ability to brainstorm and execute exciting, student-focused campaigns and utilize modern communication channels.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to conduct direct student and family outreach.
• Willingness to travel locally for mobile community outreach events and work flexible hours (including evenings or weekends) to accommodate family schedules during FAFSA nights.

The Reed City Area Public Schools district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, sex, height, weight, marital status, or disabling conditions in employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability that is unrelated to the individual’s ability to do the essential functions and duties of the job without accommodations. Under state law, a person with a disabling condition may not allege a failure to accommodate a disability condition unless the employer knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.