Financial Aid Counselor

The College System of Tennessee•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

In adherence with institutional, state, and federal guidelines, the Financial Aid Counselor assists in the administration of student aid programs for a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any field.
Two years of relevant experience.
Ability to communicate with a diverse group of students and parents regarding financial aid.
Must be detail oriented and organized while maintaining high degree of accuracy.
Knowledge of financial aid regulations.
Ability to review, interpret, and make professional judgments on complex issues while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree related field, such as Accounting, Business or Counseling
Prior experience in a financial service setting or in a higher education environment in a financial aid or student counseling role

Responsibilities

Analyzes student verification files for accuracy and makes corrections as necessary.
Evaluates students' Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Awards students federal and/or state aid.
Counsel students regarding file completion, repercussions of drops/withdrawals and SAP appeals.
Processes reports for 3rd party awards, unusual enrollment, small comp list, selective service list, etc.
Certifies Voc Rehab funds on FAST (state system).
Coordinates and works FAFSA workshops and presentations.
Stays abreast of current student aid programs and requirements through ongoing training and by attending conferences and seminars.

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