About this role
Position Summary: The Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for aiding in the creation of our student's financial plans; projecting estimated funds for financial coverage of student's total cost of program. The Financial Aid Advisor also is responsible for assisting students to correctly complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when needed. Properly maintains electronic files; collecting all documents required to follow and meet standards required by government and agency regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and process student financial aid applications, including verification of financial information and calculation of need-based aid eligibility.
- Award, adjust, and administer federal, state, and institutional grants, loans, and scholarship funds in accordance with governing regulations and policies.
- Provide counseling to students and families regarding financial aid options, application procedures, and eligibility requirements.
- Coordinate with admissions, registrar, and business offices to ensure seamless integration of financial aid awards with student accounts and enrollment status.
- Performs need analysis and financial aid packaging in Campus Vue.
- Performs data entry and file maintenance on the Campus Vue, and NSLDS data management systems.
- Maintain accurate electronic student financial aid records, ensuring compliance with federal and state privacy laws, via SoftDocs/Etrieve.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid and/or Campus President.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:
- Must be receptive to training and capable of acquiring new competencies.
- Ability to interact with all levels of individuals.
- Detail oriented problem solver and the ability to multi-task.
- Competency in the use of a personal computer and other office equipment and software. Specifically, Microsoft office (Excel).
- Ability to work in an environment that can be fast-paced and stressful at times.
- Physical mobility throughout the facility.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Other facts
About Education Affiliates
FORTIS is a post-secondary network of colleges and institutes that engages students in a powerful learning and training experience for lifelong growth. With the addition of each new campus, FORTIS now offers career-based certificate, diploma and degree-granting programs at more than 40 schools in 15 states.
FORTIS College and FORTIS Institute campuses prepare students for careers in healthcare, nursing, medical, dental, business, information technology, massage, cosmetology and the skilled trades such as welding and HVAC.
FORTIS College Online also offers online learning platforms for a variety of associate degree programs for adults and members of the military community.
Each of our colleges and institutes are institutionally accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies:
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
Accrediting Commission of the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)
Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
For consumer information please visit www.fortis.edu
What you'll do
- The Financial Aid Advisor evaluates and processes student financial aid applications, ensuring compliance with regulations. They also provide counseling to students and families regarding financial aid options and coordinate with other offices for seamless integration.
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