Financial Aid Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Financial Aid Specialist I who will support the administration of financial aid programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Process financial aid in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations
• Review and evaluate student files for eligibility of various financial aid programs
• Troubleshoot processing issues and communicate with Student Finance Counselors to resolve discrepancies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
• Experience in a financial aid processing environment or equivalent education and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel (capable of complex functions), and Outlook
• Successful access to the National Student Loan Data System, with no federal student loans in default
• Experience with Banner software is preferred