⭕️ Financial Aid Officers from January 2021 to Present
Period
Name of Financial Aid Officer
May 2022
Ms. Mikyung (Mimi) Park resigned
July 2022 - June 2023
Mr. Edwin Hitchman
September 2023 - May 2024
Ms. Yuri Gomez
May 2024 - September 2024
Ms. Wendy Ruiz
September 2024 - Present
Ms. Marie Kwon
⭕️Reasons for problem with financial aid process
Significant changes in the 2023-2024 award year financial aid process
High turnover of financial aid officers during 2022and 2024
Unexpected delay in establishing a partnership with the third-party company, Campus Ivy
Failure to communicate timely with students due to changes in financial aid personnel
Difficulties in hiring qualified financial aid officers
⭕️ Current Status of Financial Aid Process
SBU has established financial aid services with Campus Ivy, the third-party company.
Students can now access the Campus Ivy system to monitor their financial aid status.
SBU has begun disbursing financial aid to students who have completed the required documents.
The financial aid office is fully prepared to provide necessary support for our students.
The financial aid office is actively following up with students who have not yet completed the requirements.
SBU is ready to provide VA funding for veterans.