Education Finance Specialist (Financial Aid Officer)

We call it being a life changer, but you'll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. You'll have a hand in improving the lives of countless SCI students throughout Texas by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students.

As the Education Finance Specialist / Financial Aid Officer, you will work within federal, state and institutional policies and regulations, to provide financial aid information and counseling services to students and families.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, packaging policies, costs, billing process, indebtedness, money management and financial planning.

• Determine the amount of aid, considering such factors as funds available, extent of demand, and needs of students.

• Compare data on students' applications, such as proposed budget, family income, or transcript of grades, with eligibility requirements of assistance program.

• Interview students to obtain information needed to determine eligibility for aid.

• Review FAFSA process with student - maintain copies of applicable federal tax returns required to complete this process; enter FAFSA data to complete needs analysis/budget worksheet.

• Ensure 100% student satisfaction; provide timely service during student appointments.

• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Why become an Education Finance Specialist?

• Challenge and expand your knowledge.

• Develop your skills in an entrepreneurial environment where you have influence.

• Work alongside an exceptional leadership team, passionate about educating future developers.

• Achieve challenging goals in an environment that provides tangible rewards.

Are you a good fit for SCI?

• You are passionate about education and commit to a "students first" philosophy.

• You embrace change and you are always excited to learn something new.

• You believe that goals are set to be exceeded.