Job Title: Financial Aid Advisor
Work Arrangement: Remote
Job Type: Contract (3-6 months)
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
We are seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to support students throughout the financial aid process. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in higher education financial aid who are comfortable reviewing applications, determining eligibility, and providing individualized guidance to students.
Key Responsibilities
- Counsel students regarding financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes.
- Review and process financial aid applications and supporting documentation.
- Verify financial aid data and determine basic student eligibility.
- Certify grants, loans, and scholarship awards through income and budget analysis.
- Analyze financial aid records within federal systems, including:
- National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
- Federal Common Origination and Disbursement System (COD)
- Federal Central Processing System
- Coordinate with other departments to address day-to-day processing issues.
- Provide professional and effective service to students and employees.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience where applicable.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience within financial aid or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of higher education financial aid practices, policies, and procedures.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and specialized computer systems.
- Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and student-service skills.
Ideal Background
Candidates with direct experience working in a college or university financial aid environment and hands-on exposure to financial aid eligibility, award processing, reconciliation, student counseling, and federal financial aid systems will be especially well aligned with this opportunity. xhqgsiq
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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