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Name

(773) 442-

Executive Director

Maureen ‘mo’ Amos

5010

Director of Scholarships

Dr. Michelle Morrow

4606

FINAID Manager - ISAC Programs

Haydee Hernandez

5021

FINAID Manager – Program Assistant

Raja Chinthala

5032

FINAID Manager – Loan Officer

Ollie Thomas

5042

FINAID Coordinator – A, B, C, D

Bao Tang
b-tang@neiu.edu

5027

FINAID Advisor – E, F, G, H

Felix Toledo
f-toledo@neiu.edu

5031

FINAID Coordinator – I, J, K, L

Renee Zygmunt
r-zygmunt@neiu.edu

5019

FINAID Advisor – M, N, O, P

Michael Marichal
m-marichal@neiu.edu

4699

FINAID Advisor – Q, R, S

Giancarlo Peregrina
g-peregrina@neiu.edu

5005

FINAID Advisor –T,U,V

Yvonne Preston
y-preston@neiu.edu

5022

FINAID Advisor –W, X, Y, Z

Lorene Foggs
l-foggs@neiu.edu

5033

FINAID Customer Service Representative

[vacant]

 

FINAID Telephone Center Supervisor

[vacant]

 

Document Imaging Technician

Heather Carper

5006

Student Employment Coordinator

Maria Lebron Figueroa

4697

Job Location and Development

Johannes Geronimo

4683

Office Support Specialist (Student Employment)

Asia Momin

4692

Office Support Specialist (Financial Aid)

Thelma Blair

5009

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(773) 442-5016
Maureen Amos smiles into the camera.
Maureen
Amos
Executive Director
Financial Aid
Expertise
Maureen Amos works toward an exception-free Financial Aid audits and program reviews by keeping abreast of and implementing all federal and state laws and regulations that pertain to the programs administered by the Financial Aid Office. She ensures that students are informed about their eligibility for financial aid by developing and directing a system for collecting and evaluating applications, and for the timely and effective awarding of all types of financial aid. She utilizes and maintains the current Financial Aid module in the College’s student information system. Ms. Amos ensures that the system is used effectively and that processes and product enhancements are developed which are technologically up-to-date and user/student friendly. She develops and directs financial aid strategies within the framework of federal and state regulations that are consistent with the enrollment management objectives of the College and by administering financial aid, scholarships and student employment programs that support student recruitment and retention
Education

Masters Degree, DePaul University School for New Learning
Bachelors Degree of Science, DePaul University College of Commerce

Background

Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs

Ability to deal effectively with a diverse student body

Ability to commit to a team-building approach

Experience with writing policies and procedures manual

Experience in training personnel on financial aid process

Ability to utilize Banner to create population selections, run reports, create processes

Ability to utilize Banner and other system tools to retrieve data for reports

Serving leadership roles for national, regional and state professional associations

Member, College Board Service Assembly

Serving with Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Advocacy Panel

Volunteer with Women’s Sports Foundation and Girls in the Game

Adjunct Faculty, Triton Community College

United States
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States

Office Hours
The office is regularly open Monday and Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. We are also open the first two Saturdays of the Fall and Spring Semesters: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Michelle
Michelle
Morrow
Director of Scholarships
Scholarships
Expertise
• Scholarship administration • Student retention and development • Assisting students to navigate the higher education process
Education

Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education (Argosy University, Chicago). Doctoral dissertation topic: How Does Campus Involvement Impact the Persistence of African American Students Attending Urban Postsecondary Institutions?

Master of Arts Degree in Inner City Studies Education (Northeastern Illinois University)

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English (University of Illinois at Chicago)

Associate of Arts Degree (South Suburban College)

Background

In addition to being the director of scholarships, prior professional experience in higher education includes working in various roles at both private and public institutions. Previous professional positions include:  interim director of adult and women student programs, registrar, assistant director of records and exams, academic advisor, and admissions officer. She has held leadership roles within professional and service organizations and is currently a member on the NEIU Alumni Advisory Board.

Additional Information

Publication(s)

Henley, B., Morrow, M., Magee, M. J. (2017). History and Foundation of the Field: The Life and Career of Melvin C. Terrell. In Jackson, J.F.L., Charleston, L., Cornelius, G. (Eds.), Advancing Equity and Diversity in Student Affairs:  A Festschrift in Honor of Melvin C. Terrell (pp.27-39). Charlotte, North Carolina: Information Age Publishing.

United States
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States

Office Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
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Maria
Lebron Figueroa
Employment Coordinator
Student Employment

United States
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States

Office Hours
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday