Financial Aid Counselor

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ December 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor. The role involves managing the Federal Direct Student Loan and Alternative Loan programs, providing counseling to students and parents, processing loan eligibility, awarding loans, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Highlights

Provide financial aid counseling focused on Federal Direct Loan and Alternative Loan programs.
Review student financial aid data and determine loan eligibility.
Award and originate Federal Direct Student loans through data transmission systems like Edconnect and ELM.
Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and institutional loan program regulations.
Prepare communications to students and parents regarding student loans.
Assist in developing and revising loan administration procedures.
Participate in student orientation and financial aid training events.
Requires a Bachelor's degree.
Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills are essential.
Computer proficiency and ability to interpret complex federal financial aid regulations.