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Mohawk Valley Community College · 19 hours ago

Financial Aid Advisor

Utica-Rome Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$47K/yr - $47K/yr

2+ years exp

Mohawk Valley Community College is committed to providing accessible and high-quality educational opportunities for its students. The Financial Aid Advisor will serve as a single point of contact for students managing their financial aid records, reviewing applications, and assisting in the overall administration of the College's Financial Aid Program.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for the understanding and interpretation of Federal and State regulations governing student financial aid assistance

Advises a caseload of students (and/or parents) regarding college and related financial planning, aid programs and application procedures

Determines student eligibility for a variety of government and private financial aid programs in accordance with published procedures and regulations

Acts as liaison between student applicants for financial aid benefits and appropriate governmental agencies

Maintains understanding of academic policies and how they may impact eligibility for aid

Assists students and families in the completion of financial aid applications, the entrance counseling, and master promissory notes and acceptance of aid on institutional system

Maintains current knowledge and operation of financial aid software programs

Develops and delivers programming on financial aid applications completion, aid eligibility and loan repayments for college, high school and community-based audiences

Responsible for the assistance in the administration of all student funding, awards, and financial assistance

Monitors for potential over award created by receiving notification of student internal and external scholarship awards

Assists the Director of Financial Aid in maintaining financial aid records of students

Perform other related duties as related to this job description as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid