Financial Aid Counselor

🇺🇸 Starkville, Mississippi 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ October 7th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor. The role involves managing Federal Direct Student Loan and Alternative Loan programs by providing counseling, reviewing eligibility, awarding loans, processing data, maintaining compliance, and participating in orientation and training.

Highlights

Provide financial aid counseling focused on Federal Direct and Alternative Loan programs.
Review student loan eligibility using electronic data and reports.
Award and originate Federal Direct Student loans to eligible applicants.
Process loan data through systems such as Edconnect and ELM.
Stay updated on state, federal, and institutional loan regulations.
Prepare correspondence for communication with students and parents.
Participate in student orientation and financial aid presentations.
Bachelor's degree required.
Strong verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills necessary.
Proficiency in computer skills for an automated work environment and excellent customer service abilities.