Financial Aid Counselor (Repost)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina at Midlands Technical College Airport Campus seeks a qualified financial aid professional to support students and families. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely information about aid programs, eligibility, and SAP standards, with responsibilities across file reviews, loan certifications and award adjustments.

The position involves collaboration with multiple counties and adherence to federal, state and institutional guidelines, contributing to financial planning workshops

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• One year of relevant program experience in student services/financial advising preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advises students and parents on financial aid programs and procedures.
• Reviews financial aid files to determine eligibility under federal/state guidelines.
• Reviews verification documentation and resolves discrepancies.
• Processes electronic and manual loan certifications for Direct, PLUS, and alternative loans.
• Awards and adjusts aid and cost of attendance per guidelines.
• Plans and participates in financial planning workshops for students, parents and community agencies.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of policies and procedures in the Student Financial Services Office.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Advises student and parents regarding financial assistance programs. Disseminates accurate and timely information to include application procedures, eligibility requirements and Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Reviews and evaluates financial aid applicant files to determine eligibility based on federal, state and institutional law, regulations and/or guidelines. Reviews and evaluates documentation on student files selected for the verification process and resolve discrepancies. Process electronic and manual loan certifications of Direct, PLUS, and alterative loans. Awards and adjusts awards in accordance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines; adjusts cost of attendance budgets in accordance with institutional guidelines; reviews, evaluates and makes decisions related to student submission of “Special Circumstances" in accordance with federal, state and institutional guidelines. Authorizes payment of financial assistance and appropriate adjustments to student records. Assists with the planning and implementation of policies, procedures and processes of the Student Financial Services Office. Plans, develops and participates in financial planning workshops for students, parents and community agencies (with Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties). Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Advises student and parents regarding financial assistance programs. Disseminates accurate and timely information to include application procedures, eligibility requirements and Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Reviews and evaluates financial aid applicant files to determine eligibility based on federal, state and institutional law, regulations and/or guidelines. Reviews and evaluates documentation on student files selected for the verification process and resolve discrepancies. Process electronic and manual loan certifications of Direct, PLUS, and alterative loans. Awards and adjusts awards in accordance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines; adjusts cost of attendance budgets in accordance with institutional guidelines; reviews, evaluates and makes decisions related to student submission of “Special Circumstances" in accordance with federal, state and institutional guidelines. Authorizes payment of financial assistance and appropriate adjustments to student records. Assists with the planning and implementation of policies, procedures and processes of the Student Financial Services Office. Plans, develops and participates in financial planning workshops for students, parents and community agencies (with Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties). Performs all other duties as assigned.

This position will be located on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of relevant program experience in student service programs/financial advising.