Financial Aid Processor

Position Summary:

The Processor I, Government Funding Programs prepares and processes Federal Student Aid and military funds, for current learners, in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines. The incumbent provides document review for accuracy, compliance, and completeness in preparation for the delivery and coordination of federal, state, and institutional funds. The Processor I, Government Funding Programs provides support to the Government Funding Programs function by tracking Institutional Student Information Records (ISIR), reviewing learner's documents to clear verification, C codes, Unusual Enrollment History (UEH), and conflicting data, verifies data accuracy, and assists in preparing disbursements for electronic delivery of Title IV and military funds to the College.

Reviews current learner documents to verify eligibility, completeness, and accuracy as required to draw Title IV and military funds.

• Completes the verification process which includes the review of verification documents, verifying data matches to the ISIR, ensuring no conflicting information, and accurately making all necessary ISIR corrections.

• Ensures documents associated with ISIR rejections, C-codes, and conflicting information meet Title IV requirements to clear issues.

• Makes determinations on learners' and/or parents' special circumstances to escalate file(s) to supervisor for professional judgment decisions.

• Reviews withdrawn learners to ensure Return of Title IV funds are calculated and completed timely and accurately in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

• Reviews Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) each semester to determine continued eligibility of Title IV funding.

• Utilizes multiple databases and technology including Common Origination & Disbursement (COD), National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), and Central Processing System (CPS) to ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations

• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.

• A high school diploma or general equivalent is required.

• At least one year of experience in a professional environment that is highly regulated including finance, higher

education, or medical field is required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Student Aid and/or military funding is required.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

Demonstrated experience in an institution of higher learning or student funding is preferred.

This position is required to attend new employee orientation in person in Salt Lake City, Utah. All travel and lodging accommodations will be paid for by the organization.
Company Description

Nightingale's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale College is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission (not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it).

At Nightingale College, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale College helps to change lives of our learners, our communities and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated over 1,800 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.

The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company's foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We're so happy that you've found us!