Financial Aid Counselor

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Regular Full-Time Full Time BE Elsah, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.15 To $28.10 Annually

Department/Location :
Office of Student Financial Services

Position Type :
Full-Time, 12-months

The Financial Aid Counselor reports directly to management within the Student Financial Services Office at Principia College. This position plays an integral role in providing superior customer service to all internal and external stakeholders. The counselor role conducts evaluations to assess financial need and aid eligibility for undergraduate students and families. This position is also the initial point of contact for students and families who may have questions, need to drop off documents, inquire about the status of their financial aid, or any other general inquiries.

In addition to these duties, this position is responsible for electronic loan certification and disbursement of loan amounts for crediting to student accounts. All functions of this position must operate in compliance with Title IV regulations.

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.

At Principia College, our globally-focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation’s oldest student-run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

• Serves as primary point of contact for current and prospective students.
• Counsels and advises students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, and indebtedness.
• Uses clear and understandable communication with students, parents, and potential students regarding financial aid counseling.
• Assists students with estimating their educational expenses to calculate their needs for the year and preparing a financial plan.
• Conducts verification review for selected students according to federal regulations.
• Responsible for awarding, disbursing, and reconciling all federal funds (Direct Loans, Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant).
• Reviews and ensures student aid awards are accurate.
• Notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternatives to amend the situation.
• Uses enhanced internal and external communication systems to inform students and parents about financial aid awards and department’s policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with all financial aid policies, procedures and regulations when reviewing financial aid applications; exercises judgment when interpreting federal and state regulations for specific student situations
• Assists the Director of Financial…