What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Finance Officer position at Pima Medical Institute?
Assist students in preparing and packaging their grant and loan applications to award funds in accordance with federal guidelines.
Be the bridge between dreams and reality for our students! PMI is hiring a Student Finance Officer who is passionate about helping students start their educational journey.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Interview prospective students to determine needs assessment and financial aid eligibility. Determine eligibility for financial assistance for second and third-year students. Assist students with financial aid questions.
- Maintain student files to ensure proper financial aid documentation.
- Assist students in completing financial aid forms as required.
- Counsel veteran students and ensure compliance with the Department of Veterans Affairs and State Approving Agency guidelines.
- Coordinate and arrange for required student signatures.
- Contact former students with an outstanding balance to establish a private pay repayment plan.
- Coordinate and arrange for proof of eligible non-citizenship status, paid in full default / Pell overpayment documentation.
- Document data into a computer for institutional financials for eligible students. Set up a payment plan for students. Establish payment plans for private pay students for all programs.
- Track ISIRs for all current and future students. Complete verification on all selected ISIRs.
- Enter data into the computer for date of packaging, releasing of Pell / SEOG funds, and status information of loans and date loan applications to lenders.
- Ensure student files are complete to include proof of agency funding. Complete any agency needs analysis forms and submit them to the agency.
- Audit each future start packaged file to ensure all awards / financial aid forms are in the file and in proper audit form.
- Notify Admissions staff of no-shows for Financial Aid appointments. Reschedule appointments regarding future students.
- Other duties may be assigned.
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :
Salary : $23 - $27