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Jersey College · 1 day ago

Financial Aid Planner

Trenton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Jersey College is dedicated to excellence and innovation in nursing education and is seeking a Financial Aid Planner to manage and assist students with the financial aid process. The role involves advising students on eligibility for financial aid programs, creating payment plans, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

EducationNursing and Residential CareProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Advises applicants and students on eligibility for financial aid programs, assisting them in the financial aid (FAFSA) application process

Create payment plans for students when necessary

Advise students about all available funding sources

Maintain contact with State Workforce Agencies

Monitor timely payment of payment plans set up with students

Initiate appropriate administrative actions for students in default of payment plans

Verify eligibility for Federal aid programs including Pell grants and guaranteed student loans

Performs application intake, evaluation, processing, and awarding

Ensures that the student provides all necessary documentation in order to conduct required needs analysis and packaging

Conduct entrance and exit interviews as required by Title IV regulations

Provide assistance to students with financial aid concerns throughout their tenure at the school

Learn, follow and refer to federal statutes and regulations as they pertain to Title IV

Use Title IV management information system in order to track applications and draw down federal student funds

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid

Participate in weekly admissions update meetings

Qualification

Financial aid experienceFederal Direct Loans knowledgePell Grants knowledgeMicrosoft Word proficiencyMicrosoft Excel proficiencyCustomer Service SkillsBilingualOrganizational SkillsCritical thinking