Global Financial Aid Services provides full scope financial aid administration and an array of consulting services.  As a strategic operating partner, our financial aid solutions ensure federal compliance, process efficiency, regulatory expertise and service accountability in a close relationship where client needs come first.  For 29 years, we have maintained an excellent compliance record and provided support, transparency, stability and consistency to our clients in a partnership to better serve your students.  

Based in Gulfport, Mississippi, Our experienced staff are committed to compliance, service and our partnership.  With Global as your partner, your team can lean on our experienced team with many leaders who have worked in financial aid over 30 years.  Our Financial Aid Processing solution is thoughtfully designed from start to finish to provide the best service and technology to our clients and their students, and we hold ourselves accountable with defined service levels and quality assurance checks.  We disburse nearly a billion in Title IV aid annually, and have reviewed well over 15 million student files since our inception. Our data servers are redundant at a Tier IV SunGard data center in Scottsdale, Arizona.  We regularly go through security and compliance testing and provide peace of mind that your student information and processing is in capable hands.  

We are excited to work with your team and committed to a long and successful partnership with you. 

Michael Wangerin – Trainer, Global Financial Aid Services

Michael Wangerin joined Global Financial Aid Services in November 2007 and has since built a diverse and extensive career within the organization. He began as a File Review Specialist and has served in a variety of roles across multiple departments, including Subject Matter Expert, Team Leader, Night Shift Supervisor of Floor Training, Account Executive, Software Support Engineer, Client Service Representative, and GlobalCORE Trainer.

In March 2022, Michael was promoted to Trainer within the Operations Department. In this role, he is responsible for the development and maintenance of comprehensive training material utilized by both internal staff and client institutions, focusing on Department of Education regulations, software navigation, and best practices in student aid administration.

Professional Background Highlights:

• Training & Content Development: Over 15 years of experience developing comprehensive training modules for internal staff and client institutions to support ongoing learning of Department of Education regulations and effective system navigation. Over 8 years experience producing instructional videos designed to help students and parents understand documentation requirements related to Verification and C-flag resolution. 

• Client Services: Brings over 8 years of experience working directly with colleges to identify and resolve operational and compliance issues.
  
  

• Team Leadership: Served 3+ years in a management role within a high-volume production environment.
  
  

• Web Design & Administration: Has more than 3 years of experience in website design, content management, and technical support.
  
  

A lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Michael earned his Associate’s Degree from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Southern Mississippi.