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Kansas State University

Financial Aid Specialist

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $18 - $23 per Hour 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ March 11th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Kansas State University is hiring a Financial Aid Specialist. This role processes and audits student financial aid applications, manages documentation, resolves eligibility issues, and supports students through federal, state, and institutional aid programs to ensure accurate awarding and compliance.

Highlights
  • Process federal, state, and institutional financial aid applications and awards.
  • Verify student data and audit FAFSA fields for accuracy.
  • Manage documentation and resolve financial aid eligibility issues.
  • Support federal work-study, employee tuition benefits, and loan processing.
  • Review reports and queries related to student financial aid files.
  • Required to have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and three years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include an associate degree or higher, experience in accounting/finance, and familiarity with financial aid regulations.
  • Must not be in default on a federal student loan or owe overpayment on federal aid to access required databases.
  • Compensation ranges from $18.04 to $23.00 hourly.
  • Work is conducted on-site and requires legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.