Financial Aid Specialist Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of financial aid specialist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for continued support and education to students and their parents on topics related to Financial Aid, including, but not limited to Title IV Federal Financial Aid, eligibility, financial literacy, and loan repayment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Datatel/Colleague experience
• Good computer skills, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
• Clear communication skills and patience
• Flexible to changes in structure and deadlines
• Team mentality and able to see the overall direction of the department
• Exposure to integrated computer systems with complex multilevel structure and software
• Detail-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced, highly computerized environment
• Previous experience with supervision

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for counsel regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process to students and families.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Preferred Registrar Records and/or Financial Aid background
• Knowledge of state and Federal financial aid regulations
• Experience in compliance at the NCAA Division I level and/or in university financial aid or financial services
• Experience with FAMS & IMS
• Experience with financial aid information systems preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, be a self-starter, require minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical skills sufficient to analyze and interpret both data and written materials and make accurate and consistent interpretations
• Experience in higher education need analysis and packaging of student financial aid

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

Previously, 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- Reviews detailed financial documents, including tax returns, for accuracy of reported financial information.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with Perceptive Content or other imaging systems
• Skilled in use of most types of office software (word, outlook, etc)
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing
• Experience with Salesforce, Banner, Onbase, NSLDS, COD
• Knowledge of general accounting, Banner tuition billing procedures, CashNet
• Experience administering quality assurance programs and coaching
• Proficient in Banner financial aid functionality
• Has a working knowledge with Federal Financial Assistance

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial aid counseling to student and parents regarding GW application procedures, timelines and eligibility requirements.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrates strong analytical and cognitive thinking skills
• Technical/report writing experience SQL
• Experience with awarding Financial Aid
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the financial aid need analysis methodologies, federal and institutional and equitable treatment of applicants
• Demonstrated knowledge of software (Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and Ellucian Colleague)
• Experience in giving group presentations
• Effectiveness in asking sensitive probing questions in order to ascertain student/parental needs is essential

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for information, in an accurate, timely, complete and professional manner, to incoming/current students and families regarding financial aid programs, processes, eligibility, and requirements.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Financial Aid and Scholarships Experience
• Knowledge of Federal and State Programs
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Alternative Loans
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Email and Internet Browsing applications
• Working knowledge of multi-media delivery tools, including Overhead Projection, Video Conferencing (VC), Computer-based training platforms (eLearning), Adobe Connect
• Familiar with Content Management Systems (CMS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Strong presentation skills in both one-on-one and group settings
• Performs all interactions with the highest level of customer service and professionalism