KALANI HONANIE
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Financial services professional prepared for role in financial aid. Background includes managing financial aid applications, providing guidance to students, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and reliable results. Key skills include problem-solving, customer service, and regulatory knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Aid Specialist II
Coconino Community College
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Answering questions through Finaid email (Outlook), phone, and in-person
- Advise students on how to apply for Financial Aid navigating them through the process of CCC's Admission application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA application)
- Advise students to complete their Financial Aid file through Banner (Student Information System)
- Students meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Organizing physical and digital documents received and indexing them into AppXtender
- Verification of Financial Aid files that the Department of Education has selected
- Process tribal scholarships to determine financial need
- Complete check deposits for 3rd party scholarships
- Promote income adjustment to students and parents with high EFC scores at all Coconino Community College campuses
- Developing and implementing procedures
- Knowledgeable of Federal and Arizona State regulations
- Assist with training of new federal work-study employees and full-time employees
- Assists students with navigating the Degree Works and provides front-line advising to determine Financial Aid eligibility
- Federal Student Aid and National Student Loan Data System access
- Cross-trained and worked with other departments needed (Enrollment Services, Student Accounts, and Advising)
- Guided students through Quick Launch to navigate them to Pay their Bills, Purchase Transcripts, Financial Aid, and Student Services (add/drop courses)
- Present to high school seniors and incoming college freshmen about how to apply for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Temp Specialist I
Coconino Community College
07.2021 - 12.2021
Human Resources Student Worker
Coconino Community College
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Provide clerical support to the Human Resources Department by providing information and assistance to employees, students, and the general public
- File documents
- Answer questions through HR email, phone, and in person
- Assist with projects within the department (reference checks)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Financial Aid Student Worker
Coconino Community College
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Answering questions through Finaid email (Outlook), phone, and in-person
- Advise students on how to apply for Financial Aid navigating them through the process of CCC's Admission application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA application)
- Advising students to complete their Financial Aid file through Banner (Student Information System)
- Students meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Organizing physical and digital documents received and indexing them into AppXtender
- File physical documents alphabetically
- Assemble folders for incoming Federal Work Study students
- Assist the Director, Assistant Director, and Specialist II with side-line projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Indian Country Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2025
Associates of the Arts - General Studies
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ05.2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Visual acuity
- Quick learner
- Detail-oriented
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Self-directed
- Motivated
- Team player
- Time management
- Conflict management
- Public speaking
- Microsoft software
- Microsoft office
Timeline
Financial Aid Specialist II
Coconino Community College
01.2022 - 12.2023
Financial Aid Temp Specialist I
Coconino Community College
07.2021 - 12.2021
Human Resources Student Worker
Coconino Community College
04.2021 - 07.2021
Financial Aid Student Worker
Coconino Community College
09.2018 - 07.2021
Associates of the Arts - General Studies
Coconino Community College
Bachelor of Science - Indian Country Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University
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