Calculate student budgets, review need analysis, and determine student eligibility for federal and state aid. Process loans for the Direct Loan Program. Counsel students and parents regarding the financial aid programs. Package awards for eligible students and determine satisfactory progress for all applicants for aid. Prepare reports as needed. Communicate to students, both verbally and electronically, the status of their aid award. Talk with interested groups about the university's financial aid program. Communicate with ineligible students who do not meet the university's satisfactory academic progress policy. Review verification status of students certified by our verification agent. Provide financial aid counseling for students in a particular alphabet. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.