Finance Aid Counselor Vs Student Services Counselor

Differences between finance aid counselor and student services counselor duties and responsibilities

Finance Aid Counselor Example Responsibilities.

• Manage project for the development and implementation of a university-wide scholarship database, STAARS.
• Utilize the PeopleSoft student administration financial aid module to determine loan eligibility.
• Assist patients with Medi-Cal applications as well as facility payment assistance applications.
• Provide assistance to uninsure patients and families in completing and filing Medicaid or assistance program applications with the appropriate agency.
• Document all enrolling activities in CampusVue.
• Originate loans, create disbursements, and print miscellaneous reports and financial aid information in EdExpress database.

Student Services Counselor Example Responsibilities.

• Assist in all aspects of the FAFSA, insuring that every eligible student apply accurately.
• Verify FAFSA applications for accuracy.
• Plan retention and recruitment opportunities for students, prospective employers and alumni through interdepartmental and professional cooperative efforts.
• Create, construct and maintain a student info PowerPoint presentation.
• Draft general email correspondence, introduction/thank you letters, excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop formal policies/procedures for daily operations such as program approvals/tracking, financial tracking systems, staff meetings and leadership opportunities.