Student Financial Aid Advisor: FAFSA & Eligibility

Everglades University; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking a Financial Aid Officer to assist students with FAFSA completion, determine Title IV eligibility, and explain funding options to students and parents. The role involves verification documentation, weekly processing reviews, and ensuring timely submission of aid packages.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, familiarity with federal and state funding programs, and willingness to work day, evening, and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Demonstrated ability of Key Behaviors
• Knowledge of Federal and State funding programs helpful
• Knowledge of title IV regulations helpful
• Knowledge of CampusVue software helpful
• Financial Aid Experience helpful
• Ability to work assigned/flexible hours necessary to complete the job on a weekly basis

Responsibilities

• Assist the student with filling out the FAFSA
• Determine the student's title IV eligibility
• Create cost estimates and explain funding options to the students and parents
• Work with students to obtain the documentation necessary to process their aid if they are selected for verification
• Review weekly reports to ensure all students' financial aid has been processed
• Submit financial aid packages to be processed by established deadlines
• Ensure a low rate of return due to errors on all packages submitted to be processed
• Provide excellent customer service and answers to student inquiries

Job description

Everglades University is seeking a Financial Aid Officer to assist students with FAFSA completion, determine Title IV eligibility, and explain funding options to students and parents. The role involves verification documentation, weekly processing reviews, and ensuring timely submission of aid packages.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, familiarity with federal and state funding programs, and willingness to work day, evening, and weekend hours.