Financial Aid Counselor (Processing)

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ June 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor (Processing). The role involves advising students and parents on financial aid programs, assisting with FAFSA completion, evaluating applications for aid eligibility, and supporting departmental policy development and administrative tasks.

Highlights:

Provide guidance on federal, state, and private financial aid programs to students and families.
Assist with FAFSA completion and eligibility verification for financial aid.
Exercise professional judgment within federal aid guidelines.
Represent the Financial Aid Office at campus and community events.
Support aid packaging, verification, and eligibility review processes.
Co-author departmental website content and forms.
Must have a Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
Requires at least one year of professional experience; preference for financial aid or university administration experience.
Strong verbal and written communication, public speaking, and organizational skills are essential.
Annual salary of $43,888; full-time exempt position.