Academic & Financial Aid Advisor & VA SCO Wayland Baptist University
1900 West 7th Street CMB 1270, TX
12.2020 - Current
Evaluate transfer credits from other institutions and determined how they would apply towards a degree program.
Review and interpret placement and other standardized test scores.
Maintain accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes or educational assessments.
Coordinate the registration procedures at the beginning of each semester, ensuring that all paperwork is completed accurately.
Provide academic advisement to students on degree requirements, course selection and university policies.
Created individualized academic plans for each student and advise students on course selection.
Monitor student performance, foster academic progress, and provide guidance for improvement where needed.
Advise students on a variety of issues, including financial aid opportunities, tutoring services and study abroad programs.
Review applications from prospective undergraduates and work with student through the admit process.
Participate in outreach efforts designed to recruit students.
Collaborate with probationary students to implement academic plans, leading to higher GPAs and retention.
Assisted students in completing appropriate forms for financial aid and financing processes.
Provide guidance to students on the cost of attending college and various types of financial aid available.
Assist with completing FAFSA forms, loan documents, promissory notes and other related paperwork.
Collaborate with university personnel to resolve billing disputes or discrepancies in student accounts.
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