Financial Aid Advisor/Advanced Packaging

Lincoln Tech; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Tech is seeking an experienced Financial Aid Advisor for Advanced Packaging in West Palm Beach, FL. This role focuses on re-entry packaging, program changes, and guiding students and families through the financial aid process.

You will verify documentation, assess eligibility for state and federal aid, and advise on transfer, crossover, and OAY scenarios while maintaining accurate notes in the FA system. Proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook and Campus Nexus is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years experience with Title IV programs.
• Extensive knowledge of all Title IV programs.
• Familiarity with Lincoln's offerings and calendars.
• Experience with re-entries, transfers and OAY concepts.
• Able to obtain/retain Federal Student Aid access (COD and NSLDS).
• Proficient in Word, TEAMS, Excel, Outlook and Campus Nexus.

Responsibilities

• Package and collect documentation for re-entry students.
• Package and collect documentation for transferring students.
• Conduct telephone appointments with students and families.
• Complete financial documents and update FA notes.
• Provide information on eligibility for state/federal aid.
• Assist students with balance resolution options.
• Answer FA questions professionally and accurately.

Skills

Title IV programs

Financial aid processes

Re-entries and transfers

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Campus Nexus software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

TEAMS

Job description

Financial Aid Advisor/Advanced Packaging

#919-22706

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Financial Aid Full-time

Position Type

Full-time

Compensation Range

$23.00-$27.00 per hour

Job Description

Lincoln Tech is looking for an experienced FA Advisor- Advanced Packaging to perform the daily operation of packaging re-entry and program change students and conducts the re-entry financial aid appointments with students and families.

Requirements

• Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with Title IV programs
• Extensive knowledge in all areas of Title IV programs
• Extensive knowledge of all program offerings at Lincoln schools (nonterm and/or clock hour academic calendars)
• Extensive knowledge of packaging requirements for subsequent academic years, crossovers, transfer students, re-entries, overlapping academic year (OAY)
• Experience with advanced financial aid concepts (re-entries and transfers)
• Must be eligible to obtain and retain Federal Student Aid access, specifically to Common Origination and Disbursement and NSLDS
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, TEAMS, Excel and Outlook, Campus Nexus software

Responsibilities

• Package and collect all necessary documentation to complete the financial aid process for students who are re-entering into their program after separation from the school
• Package and collect all necessary documentation to complete the financial aid process for students who are transferring programs within the school
• C onduct telephone appointments with students and families and provide assistance with the financial aid process
• Complet e all necessary financial documents and updating notes in the FA operating system
• Provide students with accurate information regarding their eligibility for state and/or federal assistance or alternative financing
• Assist students and families with determining options for balance resolution
• Answer questions regarding Financial Aid professionally, accurately and in a positive manner

For over 75 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, and Information Technology.

Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.