financial aid assistant

  • Trained incoming hires. 

financial aid assistant

  • Provided applications, information, and assistance to students regarding available financial aid programs, such as grants, loans, scholarships, and work study jobs.
  • Reviewed financial aid application forms for accuracy and completeness; secured additional information from students as necessary. 
  • Input data into computer terminal for disbursement of checks and proper accounting procedures.
  • Determined student eligibility for financial aid based upon established criteria pertinent to each program.

financial aid assistant

  • Interacted with a diverse student population and provided financial aid services to students, resolving student problems with financial aid issues, providing application information forscholarships, grants, and other financial aid programs. 
  • Reviewed and handled sensitive student information such as  financial aid applications and related documentation for compliance with eligibility requirements. 
  • Provided assistance to students and parents in the completion of financial aid applications.
  • Kept updated records and files.
  • Monitored office supplies and place orders when necessary.
  • Acquired Excel skills while organizing student’s eligibility for Pell Grants.
  • Verified accuracy of federal documents for financial aid approval such as tax return transcripts, W-2s, and more.