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The Basics

The Basics

Financial Aid Processing is Global’s full-scope financial aid administrative offering. This solution includes award packaging, document collection and compliance review, disbursement logs, directing the flow of federal funds, account reconciliation, and exit processing.

When combined with our SAINT Student online processing solution, it becomes a powerful tool for your financial aid office. Through our online solution, students self-package, complete entrance counseling, and submit electronic files directly to Global for a compliance review and generation of an award notification.

Our systems integrate with your Student Information System to ensure student account accuracy at all times. Global’s Financial Aid Processing solution is a strategic choice for many colleges across the country.


SAINT Director, our administrator-facing, back-office technology quickly packages your students and identifies required documents. SAINT Director provides a workflow-driven solution for your financial aid team.

SAINT Student offers a secure, school-branded portal that enables students and their parents to conveniently submit financial aid applications (from a computer or mobile device), upload documents, track communications, and follow the progress of their FAFSA from beginning to end. SAINT Student works seamlessly with SAINT Director and all of Global’s solutions.
FEATURES

FEATURES

Financial Aid Software

Document Collection
Automated Award Packaging
COD Processing

ISIR Processing

Client & Regulatory Support 

Optional College-Branded Student Portal
Optional Return to Title IV Services

Title IV Accounting Services

Monthly Reconciliation
COD Reject Resolution
FISAP

Comprehensive Services

100% Compliance File Review for All Title IV Students
$3 Million in Errors & Omissions Insurance
Regulatory Compliance Guarantees
BENEFITS

BENEFITS

Centralized Financial Aid Solution

Speeds Up Application-to-Award Turnaround Times

Reduced Costs for Your Operation

Streamlined Process

Improves Title IV Cash Flow

Reduced Administrative Costs

Improved Student Experience

 

Having worked with Global, including onboarding them at multiple institutions, for well over a decade I can truly say my experience has been exceptional.   Most recently, in order to best serve our students in addition to creating greater access and efficiencies, we transitioned our fully online programs to the Saint Student financial aid software.  Their professional team walked us through the process step by step creating workflows customized around our operations with a focus on what is important to our students and institution.  The team’s continued follow up and training have gone above and beyond.  Global has a truly unique way of partnering!

– Jon McFry, Vice President, Compliance, Martinsburg College

It’s user-friendly for the student. The onboarding process was immaculate. I thought that was a huge success. And it really has been a resource staffing-wise. If you don’t have that depth in your back office, Global is really that bridge.

– Audra Hinton, Director of Enrollment Management, Shorter College

Working with Global Financial Aid Services and using their FISAP Services has been awesome for us. Their expertise and careful handling of our FISAP reporting has made the whole process so much smoother, making sure everything’s accurate and compliant, which is important to us. Not only has this partnership saved us time and resources, but it’s also freed us up to focus more on our students. It’s such a relief knowing our FISAP reporting is in expert hands. Global and their FISAP Services have truly been a key partner for us.

– Kasie Hadley, Vice President, Financial Aid, Neumont College of Computer Science

Global’s platform for students and the institution streamlines the financial aid process. It allows for efficient delivery of financial aid to our students and recordkeeping for our school. I rest easier being confident that Global stands by the quality of their work. During the difficult times of the COVID-19 crisis, Global has continued to provide us uninterrupted and excellent customer service. I am happy to have this partnership with Global.

– Heyward Howell, Director of Student Financial Services, Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences

Global has increased productivity and allowed us to focus on students who need our attention instead of spending time on document review of clean files. We’re thrilled with results from SAINT Student.

– Chris McCool, Vice President, Financial Aid Operations, Southern Careers Institute

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global's Financial Aid Processing solution?

Global Financial Aid Services’ Financial Aid Processing solution is a full-scope Title IV administrative service for colleges and postsecondary institutions. It supports award packaging, document collection, compliance file review, disbursement logs, fund flow, reconciliation, COD processing, and exit processing.

Does Global provide 100% compliance file review?

Yes. Global’s Financial Aid Processing solution includes 100% file review for Title IV students. This ensures consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

What financial aid functions are included in full-service processing?

Full-service processing can include automated award packaging, document collection, ISIR processing, COD processing, COD reject resolution, monthly reconciliation, FISAP support, Title IV accounting services, disbursement support, optional Return to Title IV services, and client and regulatory support.

Does Global's Financial Aid Processing integrate with Student Information Systems?

Yes. Global’s systems integrate with Student Information Systems to help maintain student account accuracy and support the financial aid workflow. Global also works with SAINT Director and SAINT Student to support back-office processing and student-facing financial aid activity.

How does Financial Aid Processing improve the student experience?

Financial Aid Processing can shorten application-to-award turnaround time, streamline document collection, reduce administrative friction, and give staff more time to counsel students. The optional school-branded student portal also helps students submit documents and track their financial aid progress.