Financial Aid Specialist
Core
Advise students and families on financial aid eligibility, evaluate applications, and award aid in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
Role type
Financial Aid Specialist (Administrative/Compliance)
Builds
Student financial aid programs and compliance reporting
Domain
Higher Education / Student Financial Aid
Required skills
Financial aid regulations knowledge, application evaluation, needs analysis, data management systems, customer service, office procedures, mathematical calculations, Microsoft Excel
Preferred skills
Higher education experience
Technologies
Student financial aid data management systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
Responsibilities
Advise students on financial aid policies and eligibility, evaluate financial aid applications, award financial aid to eligible students, perform fund reconciliations and audits, assist with Federal Work Study Program, maintain statistical data and review reports
Seniority
Mid-level, individual contributor