Saima Sheikh
Stockton
Summary
Detail-oriented Financial Aid Professional with expertise in federal regulations, systems analysis, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in process streamlining and enhancing system efficiency, effectively resolving technical challenges. Strong analytical capabilities and communication skills drive team performance and student satisfaction. Proficient in leveraging financial aid insights to support strategic initiatives and ensure data integrity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Financial Aid Specialist
San Joaquin Delta College
07.2010 - Current
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations in financial aid operations.
- Performed verification, need analysis and eligibility assessments for financial aid applications.
- Evaluated academic records for Satisfactory Academic Progress and financial aid eligibility.
- Processed first-level SAP appeals, supporting students in financial aid retention.
- Administered aid packages for diverse student populations with accurate Title IV disbursement.
- Analyzed data for audits, collaborating with departments to verify residency status.
Financial Aid Systems Analyst (Out-of-class)
San Joaquin Delta College
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Assist the Financial Aid Systems Analyst with system setup and maintenance including People Soft and Campus Logic.
- Ensured compliance by importing/exporting EDconnect files into PeopleSoft accurately.
- Resolved data transmission errors to maintain system integrity and accuracy.
- Designed student communication templates, updating financial aid pages in PeopleSoft.
- Generated custom queries for staff reports, streamlining data analysis processes.
Financial Aid Specialist
San Joaquin Delta College
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Assist students and parents on financial aid programs, eligibility, application, requirements, and deadlines.
- Review and verify financial aid documents while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Senior Office Assistant
San Joaquin Delta College
04.2007 - 06.2009
- Manage intake and processing of online and paper fee waiver applications; respond to student inquiries via phone, email, and live support.
- Perform data entry, document scanning, and mailing; and assist students navigating the financial aid process.
Clerical Aid II
San Joaquin Delta College
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Perform data entry, filling, copying, mailing, and maintaining inventory record.
- Prepare roll sheets and loan packets for students.
Student Assistant
Santa Rosa Junior College
03.2006 - 08.2006
- Filling, routing, mailing, helping students at front desk and answering phone calls.
Clerical Aid II
San Joaquin Delta College
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Perform data entry, filling, copying, mailing, and maintaining inventory record.
- Prepare roll sheets and loan packets for students.
Micro lease officer
Pacific Leasing Co.
10.1999 - 11.2001
- Review and process credit and lease applications; communicate application outcomes to customers.
- Record credit transactions, deposits and payments; follow up with overdue accounts and accept account payments.
- Compute interest and payment schedules.
Education
Associate in Arts - Banking
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2019
Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2011
Certificate of Achievement - Accounting
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2011
Certificate of Achievement - Basic Business
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton05.2011
Associate in Arts - Business
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton05.2009
Certificate of Achievement - Banking and Finance
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Punjab
Pakistan04.1999
Skills
- Intermediate query writing
- Typing proficiency: 35-40 WPM
- Skilled in PowerPoint
- Strong focus on accuracy
- Self motivation
- Effective time management
Certification
- Federal Student Aid 2025-26 Learning Tracks - 2025-12
- NASFAA Campus-Based Programs, 2025-12-01
- NASFAA Packaging & Aid Notification, 2025-12-01
- NASFAA Application Process Credential, 2025-11-01
- NASFAA Cost of Attendance Credential, 2025-11-01
- NASFAA Student Eligibility Credential, 2025-11-01
- NASFAA Satisfactory Academic Progress Credential, 2025-10-01
- Certificate of Proficiency, Word Processing Word 2000, 2003-11-01
- Certificate of Proficiency, Microsoft Excel 2000, 2003-07-01
- Certificate of Proficiency, Keyboarding, 2003-07-01
- ESL completion certificate, 2003-06-01
- Certificate of Excellence, E. Commerce Solution Developer, 2001-02-01
- Workshop on Small & Micro Leasing, 2000-11-01
Languages
English
Urdu
Punjabi
Timeline
Financial Aid Systems Analyst (Out-of-class)
San Joaquin Delta College
10.2023 - 09.2024
Senior Financial Aid Specialist
San Joaquin Delta College
07.2010 - Current
Financial Aid Specialist
San Joaquin Delta College
07.2009 - 08.2010
Senior Office Assistant
San Joaquin Delta College
04.2007 - 06.2009
Clerical Aid II
San Joaquin Delta College
09.2006 - 05.2007
Student Assistant
Santa Rosa Junior College
03.2006 - 08.2006
Clerical Aid II
San Joaquin Delta College
09.2004 - 05.2005
Micro lease officer
Pacific Leasing Co.
10.1999 - 11.2001
Associate in Arts - Banking
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences
San Joaquin Delta College
Certificate of Achievement - Accounting
San Joaquin Delta College
Certificate of Achievement - Basic Business
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate in Arts - Business
San Joaquin Delta College
Certificate of Achievement - Banking and Finance
San Joaquin Delta College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Punjab
Interests
Reading