What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Finance Specialist - Financial Aid Officer position at Southern Careers Institute?
We call it being a life changer, but you'll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. You'll have a hand in improving the lives of countless SCI students throughout Texas by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students.
As the Education Finance Specialist / Financial Aid Officer , you will work within federal, state and institutional policies and regulations, to provide financial aid information and counseling services to students and families.
Responsibilities
- Counsel and advise students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, packaging policies, costs, billing process, indebtedness, money management and financial planning.
- Determine the amount of aid, considering such factors as funds available, extent of demand, and needs of students.
- Compare data on students' applications, such as proposed budget, family income, or transcript of grades, with eligibility requirements of assistance program.
- Interview students to obtain information needed to determine eligibility for aid.
- Review FAFSA process with student - maintain copies of applicable federal tax returns required to complete this process; enter FAFSA data to complete needs analysis / budget worksheet.
- Ensure 100% student satisfaction; provide timely service during student appointments.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Why become an Education Finance Specialist?
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About Southern Careers Institute
SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we're just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.
