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Everglades University
Financial Aid Officer
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What they do
A Financial Aid Counselor or Specialist provides information and assistance to students and families, including information on student loans and other sources of financial aid. Leads group presentations or provides individual counseling and assistance with the application process; may also solicit and review applications for specific scholarships.
$64,461 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
Job Description
The Financial Aid Officer will: Assist the student with filling out the FAFSA Determine the student's title IV eligibility Create cost estimates and explain funding options to the students and parents Work with students to obtain the documentation necessary to process their aid if they are selected for verification Review weekly reports to ensure all students' financial aid has been processed Submit financial aid packages to be processed by established deadlines Ensure a low rate of return due to errors on all packages submitted to be processed Provide excellent customer service and answers to student inquiries