Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with financial aid regulatory requirements as it pertains to federal and state accrediting agencies and Meridian Education policies and procedures.
• Prepare student financial aid package.
• Determine financial aid eligibility, develop and review financial aid plan with students and parent(s) or family member(s) while providing consumer information as required by Federal Regulations.
• Follow up on the status of all pending student loans/grants or promissory notes in order to complete student financial aid packages.
• Conduct student entrance and exit interviews to ensure all financial obligations are met in a timely manner.
• Investigate and solve files returned from the U.S. Department of Education for review or verification.
• Audit all outgoing student files for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Maintain current knowledge of all government regulations and requirements.
• Check NSLDS for electronic financial aid transcripts.

Requirements:

• Ability to interact with all levels of individuals.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and problem solver.
• This is a full time position that requires day, evening and weekend availability.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years experience as a Financial Aid officer / representative, proprietary school financial aid experience is a plus.
• Hands on knowledge of crossover funding issues.
• Experience with Return to Title IV calculations.
• Knowledge of Federal and state grant / loan programs.