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.