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Financial Aid Specialists administer financial aid to students and are responsible for the following job duties: reviewing financial aid applications, collecting student information, determining eligibility for financial aid, answering to student questions, and implementing office procedures. A well-written resume sample for this role will highlight skills such as knowledge of student aid procedures, decision making, customer service, organization, computer competences, and teamwork. Most resumes in the field make display of a degree in a field related to the area of assignment.

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Candidate Info

6

years in workforce

4

years at this job

C

Financial Analysis

BA

Geography

MBA

Master of Business Administration

FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST & Veterans' COORDINATOR

Reduced bad debts 70% and past-due cash accounts 90%.
Advised senior management on strategic decisions by developing progress reports on action plans, analyzing effectiveness of internal policies and contributing to development of the President's Strategic Plans for 2004 and 2005.
Controlled cash flow by identifying high risk and past-due accounts, established and monitored individual budgets and performed Accounts Receivable reconciliation.
Provided financial guidance to students, audited financial aid files, processed veterans' educational benefits and federal and private student loans.
Performed QA reviews to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Candidate Info

9

years in workforce

3

years at this job

BA

Public Relations

Financial Aid Specialist

Assessed daily processes for regulatory compliance, including consumer
Maintained and updated Policies and Procedures Manual
Processed financial aid adjustments and Return of Title IV funds
Composed the annual Cost of Attendance Budget
Awarded and reconciled Emergency Loans
Complied with House Bill 1403 to award state aid to non-U.S. citizens
Advised students and parents regarding the financial aid process
Assisted students and parents with completing the FAFSA or TASFA

Candidate Info

4

years in workforce

3

years at this job

AS

Business

AS

Business

BS

Management

Financial Aid Specialist

Conduct class orientations specializing in Federal Student Loans and various Grants and Scholarships.
Interact and consult with a variety of banks and lenders promoting lending propositions for students
Advised students how to make wise decisions concerning loan accounts and choosing dependable lenders.
Developed and implemented public speaking announcements and Financial Aid Fairs
Oversee approximately 600 accounts insuring constant monitoring and accuracy
Facilitated the highest quality in customer service for students, faculty and staff

Candidate Info

12

years in workforce

12

years at this job

Financial Aid Specialist

Implemented and maintained Ellucian Colleague Student Information System Financial Aid module.
Queried the Ellucian Colleague SIS database to create customized reports for the Financial Aid department.
Processed Federal Student Loans, Federal and State Grants.
Managed the originations and disbursements of COD and student loans.
Trained staff on Federal and State Regulatory updates.
Prepared reports and assisted with college recruitment activities.
Conducted Financial Aid Workshops at National College Fairs for students and parents.
Performed Return to Title IV Calculations by regulatory deadline.

Candidate Info

6

years in workforce

2

years at this job

AS

Business Administration

BA

English

MA

Business Administration

Financial Aid Specialist

Administration and disbursement of the Federal Direct Loan program (approximately $15 million per year)
Maintained the Federal mailbox duties
Clerical and administrative tasks, such as record maintenance, counseling students and families in a variety of topics

Candidate Info

21

years in workforce

1

year at this job

BA

Political Science

MA

Public Administration

Financial Aid Specialist - Sub/project Specialist

Working experience in college admission and financial aid: assisting with the web-based application for admission, admission policies including matriculation, FAFSA, Dream Act application, etc.
Daily utilization of computer skills using web-based applications, Saddleback's information system, Mysite, Powerfaids, ImageNow, MS word, powerpoint, excel, etc. etc.
Coordinate with other school officials in the planning and implementation of various programs to improve office productivity and efficiency.
Proven experience in the development and presentation of college policies and procedures to a wide and diverse audience.

Candidate Info

9

years in workforce

3

years at this job

AS

Business Administration

BS

Business

MS

Project Management And Operations Research

Financial Aid Specialist

Interact with Government financial institutions to ensure compliance with financial regulations, gain approvals for financial aid allowance, and ensure coordinate the grant approval process between Government and University
Offer solutions to management to address issues discovered within the financial aid process
Communicate interdepartmentally to work out individual financial aid and registration issues
Report financial and procedural issues to management to mitigate any issues within the Financial Aid process

Candidate Info

1

year in workforce

4

months at this job

HS

High School Diploma

AS

Arts

Financial Aid Specialist

Verifying student information and financials
Organizing scholarships within the institution
Professionally responding and directing 10-15 call per day
Assist students with all FAFSA information

Candidate Info

17

years in workforce

10

years at this job

HS

High School Diploma

AS

Business Administration

BA

Management With Marketing Minor

Financial Aid Specialist

Process Student Aid Files
Supervise Federal Work Study Student Employees
Process Federal and Private Student Loans
Certify Veterans enrollment with the Department of Veterans Affairs
Load funds to the Work Force Investment and Opportunity Act
Load funds and process paperwork for the Trade Readjustment Act

Candidate Info

11

years in workforce

5

months at this job

BBA

Business Management

HEO - FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST - COMPLIANCE

Assist with the Financial Aid Director resolve all program review findings
Publications committee to update SAM Manual
Reviewed internal publication documents and financial aid website
Assist student at desk with questions or intake of documents
Respond to student email from financial aid inbox
Create procedure to audit internal programs

Candidate Info

14

years in workforce

2

years at this job

HS

High School Diploma

AS

Liberal Arts

Psychology

Financial Aid Specialist

Assisting students with filling out verification worksheets
Helping with application process
Customer service
Advise students on financial programs and procedures
Decision-making, solving problems and analysis
Help students with budget planning
College liaison
Maintain confidential records and reports
Clerical duties at the front desk, receiving mail, logging documents, verifying reports and submitting corrections.

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