Financial Aid Officer

Position Description

This position reports to the Regional Director of Financial Aid and provides administrative support to the Financial

Aid Office at all three campuses. The Financial Aid Officer is responsible for providing excellent customer service to

prospective and active students. The officer will evaluate and determine student eligibility for federal and state aid

programs, and award Title IV assuring compliance with federal, state and institution requirements. Regular reliable

attendance required.

Essential Functions

Adhere to the highest standards of compliance in performing all aspects of financial aid.

Explains the financial aid process and walks students through the packaging process.

Complete verification process if student is selected by the DOE.

Resolves conflicting data to ensure proper packaging.

Exercise professional judgment to authorize changes in the financial aid EFC.

Scheduling and timely processing of year 2 financial aid packaging.

Assist borrowers with entrance counseling and exit counseling.

Assist student with retail installment contract (RIC) options

Collects student monthly payments and registration payments

Participate in assigned training and meetings

Provide training to new Financial Aid Staff on site and/or other Summit Campuses, as needed.

Other duties as assigned.