Financial Aid Assistant Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the financial aid assistant position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for information pertaining to financial aid application procedures and opportunities to prospective / admitted / deposited students, as well as one?on?one counseling of students regarding financial aid procedures and opportunities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Occasional movement about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, various workstations, including movement from floor to floor using elevators and stairs
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and printer
• Accuracy in work
• Experience working as a receptionist in a busy office environment including acting as first point of contact, performing general office procedures, and implementing and maintaining filing and records systems
• Oral and written communication skills to communicate orally via telephone and in person in a manner that is effective, courteous, cooperative, informative, diplomatic and promotes a positive image of the School of Law
• Interpersonal skills to interact in a positive manner with a diverse group of people
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and its applications and functions to generate merges, tables, and graphics
• Organizational skills to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a busy environment under multiple deadlines

Please consider me for the financial aid assistant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for financial management and financial management system written material and instructions for DoD’s Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) financial management regulations and operating procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Significant and extensive experience in financial aid
• Knowledge of financial aid regulations, both at the federal and state level
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations related to student financial aid
• Experience working with Microsoft Office programs, MAPNET, COD, and NSLDS
• Knowledge of Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) rules and regulations
• Word processing, spreadsheet and database skills
• Knowledge of federal financial aid programs
• Experience with both internal and external auditing procedures preferred

I would like to submit my application for the financial aid assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial expertise to Department on financial budget matters pertaining to assigned programs, including budget, cash management, reconciliation, compliance with regulations, federal reports, forecasts, and monitoring.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience using writing, editing and proofreading skills to effectively compose and edit documents with working knowledge of English grammar
• Experience with database applications (e.g., ACES2, Banner), website content management platforms, electronic communication platforms
• General knowledge and understanding of a college campus including general admissions functions, and notations on a college transcript
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Financial aid experience strongly preferred
• Solid computer skills and superior knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Willingness to be part of a team
• Knowledge in of federal and state regulations, legislature, and requirements regarding financial aid

I would like to submit my application for the financial aid assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for direction and leadership for the day-to-day operation of the Financial Aid Office (FAO), with special emphasis on compliance with federal regulations, efficient use of technology, and customer service.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience administering loan programs, reconciliation and monitoring funds related to all programs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), Department of Ed Software, COD, NSLDS, SAIG and Peoplesoft
• Demonstrated knowledge of enrollment management principles and the use of programs that support a complex student information system
• Strong commitment to student service
• Strong analytical skills and deep experience with intermediate and advanced Excel concepts
• Experience in law admissions and/or financial aid preferred
• Previous substantial supervisory experience preferred
• In-depth familiarity with the use of social media in the recruitment and enrollment of students

I would like to submit my application for the financial aid assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for feedback and recommendations to leadership based upon application and review of our financial assistance program in accordance with federal regulations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to work independently and creatively, with attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills utilizing software such as Microsoft Office Suite, , MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent grammar, written and verbal communication skills including presenting findings, recommendations or reports to senior executives
• General knowledge of business principles
• Comfortable and confident using technology (particularly a computer)
• Familiarity with computer applications related to financial aid student information systems
• Knowledge of office procedures, various office equipment
• Experience and/or formal training in financial aid principles, practices, and processes