Samantha Sox

About Samantha Sox

Hello I am Samantha Sox and I am a graduate from the University of South Carolina where I…

Experience

1. Finacial Aid Coordinator

   Arclabs Welding School

   Aug 2023 — Present · Columbia, SC, US

   Ensures the assigned department operates within all applicable regulation guidelines.• Provides financial aid counseling (via phone, email, walk-in appointment, orientation, and open house events) to prospective, current, and former students, providing vital support to institution recruitment and retention efforts.Counsels regarding financial aid procedures, availability, quality and access of financial aid funds in order to assure high quality student services, with the goal of assisting students in meeting their educational goals.• Develop, maintain, and update tracking system procedures within existing guidelines for all student aid files, applications and documentation.• Provides student loan counseling and processes exit interviews for all students receiving financial aid prior to graduation in order to establish clear understanding of their responsibilities and to assure compliance with state and federal guidelines.• Creates and maintains student files ensuring proper assembly, necessary paperwork is complete, and documents are in proper order.• Assist with creation of in school payment plans for students and work with students to ensure payments are made on a timely basis.• Review award letters with parents and students.Explain to students and parent\'s options for funding the gap between financial aid and total tuition/fees

Education

• University of South Carolina-Columbia

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  2010 — 2014