HelloCollege

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Serve as a primary financial aid advisor for HelloCollege families
• Help families determine what they can reasonably afford to pay for college and refine students' college lists based on financial considerations
• Guide families through FAFSA, CSS Profile, and institution-specific financial aid applications
• Review and analyze financial aid award letters and net price calculations
• Help families compare offers and identify opportunities to appeal or request additional aid
• Advise families on need-based and merit-based scholarship strategies
• Conduct virtual financial aid planning meetings with students and parents
• Build positive, trusting, and lasting relationships with students and families
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of communications, deadlines, action items, and milestones in the HelloCollege portal
• Facilitate up to four virtual workshops per month, including Paying for College and FAFSA/CSS Profile workshops
• Maintain current knowledge of FAFSA and CSS Profile changes, financial aid policies, regulations, scholarship opportunities, and higher education funding trends
• Contribute to initiatives generating referrals, testimonials, consultations, and online reviews
• Participate in team meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, shadowing, and mentoring opportunities
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative company culture and support HelloCollege's continued growth
• Participate in additional projects as needed, including research, content development, and blog contributions
• Report to the Director of Counseling

Financial Aid Specialist – Part-Time