The document is a resume for Stephanie Anderson. It summarizes her professional experience working in financial aid and compliance roles at higher education institutions over the past 20 years. She has a Master's degree in Accounting and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Her areas of expertise include financial aid regulations, auditing, training, and operations management. Her most recent role was as a Financial Aid Officer at Keiser University since 2012 where she reviewed applications and coordinated aid.
Stephanie Anderson's Resume for Financial Aid Positions
1. STEPHANIE ANDERSON
Phone: (407) 486 7322 | Email: stephaniebanderson@icloud.com
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-anderson-bb68512b | Address: 118 Pansy Court - Kissimmee, FL 34743
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A top-performing, highly accomplished, self-directed professional with finance management experience at institutions of
higher learning, seeks to bring talent and performance to an organization that values drive, energy, and dedication to
achieve results. Exceptional provider of solutions combined with proven ability to perform an array of program
development initiatives and coordination functions that facilitate and improve operational efficiencies. Outstanding
performer distinguished for achievement and high performance team-building skills with excellent analytics, training, and
coaching abilities. Accomplished in all areas of customer service and relations with keen ability to build, and maintain
intra-organization and external relationships.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Internal Auditing
SAS & CampusVue
Policy Analysis & Compliances
Technical Process & Procedures
Training & Employee Development
Title IV Regulations
Government Regulations
Scholarship Administration
Privacy Laws
Federal & Campus Funds Mgmt.
Operations Mgmt.
Equal Access/Equal Opp.
Accreditation Standards
Multi-Campus Leadership
Collections/Aged Accounts
EDUCATION
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY-ONLINE
Master of Business Administration in Accounting
EVEREST UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
EXPERIENCE
KEISER UNIVERSITY July, 2012 – Present
File Reviewer, Re-Entry Coordinator, Financial Aid Officer
Responsibilities entail performing verification of student aide applications, the coordinating with students and other
departments involved in entry and exit of students, awarding, disbursement and returning of state,federal, and
institutional financial aid assistance programs.
Review and analyze Financial Aid applications
Audit Financial Aid files
Educate students on Financial Aid
Monitor and track Financial Aid packaging
Reconcile students accounts
NSLDS and COD access
Assist with training and development of newly hired personnel
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY February, 2011 – July, 2012
Financial Aid File Administrator
Responsibilities included but were not limited to performing a variety of duties associated with the coordination,
awarding, disbursement and returning of state,federal and institutional financial aid assistance programs.
Reconciled all students financial aid files within 2 weeks of the start date
Researched and resolved student accounts and any discrepancies
Processed past due files
Entered and processed budgets for students
Ensured that files are in compliance with the Department of Education guidelines
Review and analyze Financial Aid applications
NSLDS and Cod access
2. FLORIDA BARBER ACADEMY July, 2008 – February, 2011
Director of Financial Aid
Managed the operations of Financial Department. Planned, directed, implemented, and monitored the timely processing of
financial aid in accordance with federaland/or state regulations and company policies.
Managed the daily operations of the Financial Aid department and implement new policies to ensure the accurate,
timely, and ethical awarding and processing of Title IV program funds according to federaland/or state
regulations and company policies and procedures.
Track the allocation of campus-based and federalfinancial aid funds.
Answer student questions concerning the student aid package promptly, professionally and accurately.
Perform routine audits on active and inactive student files to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations.
Demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior in working with confidential information and maintain a high level of
confidentiality.
Interpret, apply and comply with federal, state and institutional regulations governing student financial aid;
maintain current working knowledge of guidelines and regulations related to financial aid.
Maintain a close working relationship with Enrollment Services, the Bursar's Office,Registrar's Office, and other
university personnel. Provided exemplary customer service by going the extra mile for the customer.
Oversaw the processing of new and continuing students with securing federalgrants and loans. Monitor and track
school's institutional loan program. Oversee and monitor maintenance of the document tracking systems within
the office (PELL grants, Direct Stafford Loans, income tax returns, etc.) as required.
Maintain billing and tracking for agency monies
Responsible for the completion and refunds for R2T4 withdrawal calculations. Research potential eligibility for
FSEOG/Pell/loan funds and attends weekly leadership and appeal meetings
Conducting entrance/exit interviews and audit student accounts for graduation.
Responsible for the completion of SSCR report.
Default management
EVEREST UNIVERSITY January, 1999 – July, 2008
Senior Financial Aid Officer
Performed all the functions of a Financial Aid officer while also serving as a resource and mentor for new Financial Aid
Officers in addition to working special projects.
Proficient in meeting all the key job elements: develop, negotiate and finalize student financial plans consistent
with financial planning policies and produces and Federal/State regulations for awarding aid.
Responsible for all aspects of training with new Financial Aid officer in addition to working with school
committees.
Assist with operations management of payment process.
Assisted with quarterly Back to Basics Compliance Review on files of Financial Aid officers.
Supervised outer office/ second in command and Liaison for Financial Aid and other college departments
Assisted DOF with FSEOG/Bright Futures and Florida Pre-pay funds
Assist with securing and certifying alternative funds and aided in special projects.