Florida Institute of Technology · 1 month ago
Financial Aid Counselor
Florida Tech Main Campus Melbourne
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expFlorida Institute of Technology is a leading educational institution, and they are seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to assist students and prospective students with navigating the financial aid process. The role involves providing exceptional customer service, maintaining knowledge of financial aid guidelines, and assisting with various financial aid responsibilities to support student retention.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Counsels students and families in person, via phone, and virtually, in all aspects of financial aid for all programs available to students at FIT
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal, state and institutional guidelines
Resolves SAR C-flags and confirms student eligibility when FAFSA confirmations fail
Assists in aid eligibility assessment, funds disbursement, and aid reconciliation procedures
Reviews and updates awards packages, adjusting aid as necessary to comply with state, federal and institutional guidelines
Posts, processes and originates/certifies Direct Stafford, Parent and Graduate PLUS
Processes Private loans and ensures receipt of MPNs, Entrance Counseling and certification records
Monitors and adjusts student's borrower based aid year information
Coordinates with Athletics, Resident Life, and other university departments in awarding grants, scholarships, GSA and GRA awards
Assists families in the review of cases for special conditions and/or professional judgment
Assists with verification for students selected by the Department of Education as well as institutionally selected students
Reviews Florida Residency documentation and verifies eligibility for state aid
Indexes documents received via fax, email and in-person for processing and review
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Minimum 0–2 years of relevant work experience required
Strong level of specialized knowledge to manage complex tasks, programs or projects
Company
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida Tech is a national, private research university located in Melbourne, Fla. on the Space Coast.
201-500 employees
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2023 (22)
2022 (17)
2021 (12)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.07MKey Investors
Protect Marine WildlifeU.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2025-02-12Grant
2024-09-25Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Kathleen McDermott
Interim Vice President for Finance and CFO
Amanda Kay Moske, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Institutional Research & Chief Data Officer
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