Emily Sayers
Quantico,MD
Summary
Financial Aid Advisor specializing in financial aid administration and enrollment processes, with a passion for access to higher education. Expertise in regulatory compliance and verification, with a strong focus on educating students and improving operational efficiency within university settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Aid Advisor
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, Maryland
12.2023 - Current
- Advise students on financial aid options and eligibility requirements.
- Assist students with completing financial aid applications and documentation.
- Review student files for accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and MD state financial aid policies.
- Maintain communications management software via Mongoose texting platform and Ellucian Colleague batch communications.
Enrollment Specialist
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, Maryland
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted a caseload of 150 students with enrollment processes and academic program selection.
- Coordinated outreach events to promote enrollment initiatives within the community.
- Performed data entry and maintained accurate records of student enrollment information.
- Prepared statistical reports for management review concerning enrollment trends.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05-2020
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Eligibility guidelines
- Regulatory compliance
- Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) monitoring
- Student advising
- Financial aid administration
- Data analysis
- Employee technical training
- Records management
- problem-solving
Certification
NASFAA Credentials:
Student Eligibility
Campus-Based Programs
Application Process
Timeline
Financial Aid Advisor
Wor-Wic Community College
12.2023 - Current
Enrollment Specialist
Wor-Wic Community College
06.2022 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Higher Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury University