Financial Aid Advisor

I am planning on enrolling at a college this fall. I am a new student and have filled out my FAFSA already. I have gone to a group advising meeting and am now able to meet with an advisor individually. I don't know yet what student loans I am eligible for though. Should I meet with a financial aid advisor first or should I go ahead and meet with the enrollment advisor and register for my classes? What's the best order to do things in? Thanks!

Is there a time constraint on either one of these?

If you need to meet a deadline to register for classes and meet with your academic adviser, you should absolutely go ahead and do that even if you haven't received any information regarding student loan eligibility. FAFSA processing can take months, and you shouldn't let it prevent you from registering for classes.

In the meantime, I suggest checking out websites like FinAid (http://www.finaid.org) and Scholarship America (http://www.scholarshipamerica.com) for additional financial aid and scholarship info. There a lot more scholarship opportunities out there than people realize--you don't have to rely solely on student loans. And don't just focus on the big prize money, either. Applying for 5-10 $1,000 scholarships may end up being better than applying for 1 $50,000 scholarship. Your chances of getting a few smaller scholarships are much better than one large scholarship. Also, be sure to look for niche scholarships like "Children of Teachers" and "Left-handed Students" (no joke, these exist!).

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2009-04-13 12:03:00 by ilovebobsaget2

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I am receiving student loans but I failed a class. I am definitely getting an A in my others, though. I know this should affect my student aid, but should I talk to an advisor about this? I know this seems stupid, but I don't want to bring to attention that I got an F unless I have to. Maybe it'd be over looked and my financial aid won't be affected? It's the first class I ever failed (I'm in a community college). Or would it better for me to talk to them?

Its depend on the policy and government of the country, if you fail then in some special condition you can get it back, but its better if you refer the financial advisor

2009-12-10 09:02:01 by Ellie T

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I have a interview at a junior college for a Financial Aid Advisor role. I have never worked in the Education sector, but I have 15 years of experience in the Automotive Sector. Can someone give me some questions that I should ask that targets this role.

I don't need general interview questions.

Some of these might help:
•What will be my responsibilities?
•Where will I fit into the overall organization?
•Who will I report to?
•Where does he/she fit in the structure?
•Who will report to me?
•How experienced are they?
•What do you expect me to do in the first 6 months?
•What level of performance do you expect from me?
•What training do you provide?
•When will you decide on the appointment?
•What is the next step?

2009-06-04 10:37:25 by sherilasvegas

Price: $39.95

I am currently doing an internship at the financial aid office at my campus and there will be an opening in the Fall for which they would like me to apply. They are also employing me part-time over the summer. I can't say that I am very fond of this job from what I have learned thus far, but with the current state of the economy I can't be too picky. So, would this be a good job to start out with? What is the typical salary? Thanks!

Working in financial aid is the ultimate in job security. There are always financial aid jobs available...every school has a financial aid office...and if you ever want to do another job at a college/university (academic advising, admissions, etc.), financial aid experience is ALWAYS a plus on the resume.

I've been working in financial aid now for a little of 8 years. I enjoy what I do and there are a lot of different areas within financial aid. Some of us are computer geeks, some are compliance officers, some are data entry...it is never boring. Most of the time its a thankless job but occaisionally you are able to really help a student and they appreciate it....that's what makes it all worth while to me.

I would encourage you to apply for the job. People who like it, love it. People who don't, use it as a stepping stone for other careers in higher education. I for one don't think I'll ever leave it.

Hope that helps.

2009-03-22 19:39:19 by xleyxashx

Can you negotiate aid with an officer? Kind of like buying a car? It's an extrememly expensive school that I can not and dont even wanna afford.
I wannna go to this school more than anythinng....Its just a lot of money.

First I will address the last part of your question. "It is an extremely expensive school that I can not and don't even wanna afford". OK, well then just don't go! What are you doing going to a school you say you can't afford and don't even want to go too? Nobody can force you to do something you don't want to do! Just don't do it. Do something you can really find enjoyment and satisfaction with. life is a one time project, you get one shot at it, so why would you want to be miserable while you are here?

Now, the first part of your question: No you can not negotiate with a financial aid officer. There are certain programs, such as grants and student loans and other such programs designed to assist those who wish to work towards and attain higher education. If you do not qualify, you just don't quality. There are certian rules that have to be followed in deciding who is eligable for what. Usually many types of grants are determined by income levels. If you exceed the levels you do not qualify. You income level also determines how much grant you may receive. The less income the more grant money, but only up to a certain level. Grants will not pay for all of the expense of going to college, especially at expensive colleges. Now, if you were to be awarded a full scholarship, that is a differant story. There are differant types of scholarships with differant types of expectations you have to meet in order to keep them. Acedemic scholarships will require you to maintian a high grade point average and perhaps some other activity as well. Athletic scholarships require you to play the sport in which you won the scholarhship and maintain a certain grade point average, usually a C. If you don't you lose it and have to leave school unless you can pay for it yourself. If you could you would not have needed a scholarship.

So, first off don't make life miserable by doing something you really don't want to do. Secondly , don't go in to the meeting thinking you are in controll of anything as you are not. The financial aid officer is there doing you a favor of assisting you in funding your education. Now if you don't know how to tell your folks you just don't want to attain higher education at that school or anywhere else, go in with an attitude make demands and then I bet you just may find yourself escorted to the door without any assistance.

I really hope you find the courage to go for what you want to do in your own life and not bow down to the pressures of others, no matter how well meaning or loving they are. Please remember, they may wish the best for you and want to see you suceed and do well, but it really needs to be in somthing you enjoy. Perhaps you are just not ready for college yet, are immature and need to play for a while untill you feel ready to get down to the business of living lfe as an adult. If this is the case don't waste anybodies time who loves you. If you are going to sabatoge the good anybody is trying to provide you just don't do it. You will do yourself and those who love you a favor by telling the truth about how you feel.

Sure they may be upset for a while and maybe even disapointed. But this is your life and it is your journey, so it is you who needs to decide exactly what you want and when you want to work for it. Just remember there are no free rides in this life and there may be regretts down the road that you did not take advantage of your younger years to attain an education. But don't do anything just because somebody else wants you too. Even if it is in your best interests, it is still your life and you have to live it.

I have raised eight children and I want them to be happy, whatever it is that will bring them happiness. Some have taken the college road and others differant roads. What is important is it is what they want. perhaps one day those who did not go will want to go or will regret not going. But it has been their decision and I support them in what it is they wish to do in life as long as it does not harm others. I hope you do the same. We all have to live life on our own terms and take responsibility for what we decide. Even if you decide to go ahead and bow down to pressure, remember YOU are choosing to do that, nobody is making you. You can't blame anybody else for what you decide, even if you are being presured. The bottom line is you are allowing it to happen.

2006-05-05 15:13:16 by ChicagoParty5420