Financial Aid Counselor (Processing)

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ October 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor (Processing). The role involves counseling students and parents on financial aid programs, assisting with FAFSA completion, exercising professional judgment for federal aid eligibility, and supporting departmental policy development and aid packaging processes.

Highlights

Provide guidance to students on federal aid eligibility, state aid eligibility, private loans, loan repayment, university balances, and default prevention.
Assist students and families with FAFSA completion and other aid eligibility requirements.
Exercise professional judgment within US Department of Education guidelines regarding federal aid eligibility.
Represent the Office of Student Financial Aid at internal and external events.
Support departmental units with aid packaging, FAFSA verification, and eligibility reviews.
Assist in the development of departmental policies and co-author content for the departmental website and institutional forms.
Requires proficiency in communication, both written and verbal, and the ability to engage diverse populations effectively.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
One year of professional experience required; experience in financial aid or university administration is preferred.
Annual salary is $43,888; position is full-time, exempt, and does not offer work visa sponsorship.