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Missouri State University

Financial Aid Counselor (Processing)

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ September 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor (Processing). The role involves counseling and advising students and parents on various financial aid programs, assisting with FAFSA completion and eligibility reviews, exercising professional judgment within federal guidelines, and supporting departmental policy development and communication efforts.

Highlights
  • Provide direct guidance to students on federal, state, and private financial aid programs, loan repayment, university balance concerns, and default prevention.
  • Assist students and families with FAFSA completion and review aid eligibility requirements.
  • Exercise professional judgment affecting students’ federal aid eligibility within US Department of Education limits.
  • Represent the Office of Student Financial Aid at internal and external events with students, staff, and community partners.
  • Support department units with aid packaging, FAFSA verification, and other eligibility reviews.
  • Contribute to the development of departmental policies and co-author related website content and institutional forms.
  • Required to have a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of one year professional experience required; experience in financial aid or university administration preferred.
  • Strong communication skills required, including public speaking and relating effectively to diverse populations.
  • The position is full-time exempt with a proposed annual salary of $43,888 and requires a criminal background check.