Maintain a working knowledge of eligibility requirements for all aid programs administered by the office; Independently evaluate student files to ensure proper submission of required documents, accuracy of documents, and eligibility for financial aid funds; In accordance with federal and state regulations, complete the Verification process for selected students, using submitted documentation that includes tax returns, verification worksheets, and other required documents: It is a requirement of this position to understand general IRS tax filing rules; The ability to read, interpret, and understand the layout and required items included on a tax return is also a requirement; Through an independent evaluation of federal and state applications and documents submitted by students, apply specific policies and regulations to determine Financial Need, as defined by the Department of Education and the state, and offer students aid based on their eligibility; Conduct research using federal and state resources to resolve student eligibility issues, and evaluate continued eligibility based on federal, state, and college rules; Analyze and evaluate documentation submitted by students and submit corrections to the federal/state processor as needed; Independently use Professional Judgement (as defined by ED) to make exceptions and change data elements included on the FAFSA /WASFA and in the student's budget, based on student-specific special circumstances or application errors, based on documentation. Manage all aspects of the student loan programs within the Financial Aid department, including but not limited to Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans, Parent Plus Loans, and Private Student Loans; Assist students and families with questions related to student loans, including repayment obligations, borrowing limits, and loan options; Process and award Federal Direct Loans, including eligibility determination, packaging, revisions, and adjustments; Oversee loan origination, disbursement, reconciliation, and reporting through federal systems; Ensure compliance with loan-related regulations, including annual and aggregate loan limits, enrollment requirements, and authorization documentation; Collaborate with the Business Office, Student Accounts, and third-party servicers to resolve loan discrepancies and disbursement or reconciliation issues; Provide updates, guidance, and training to financial aid staff, student services staff, and other stakeholders on changes to financial aid and loan regulations; Assist in developing and refining departmental policies, procedures, and workflow documentation related to aid and loan processing; Stay current on regulatory changes, system updates, and best practices related to federal student aid and loan administration; Assist with Pell Grant reporting, reconciliation, and drawdowns, as requested.