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Montana State University

Financial Aid Specialist I

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $23 per Hour

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ August 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Financial Aid Specialist I. The role involves evaluating and determining student eligibility for various forms of financial assistance, including scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study employment. The specialist provides direct customer service, processes institutional forms, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

Highlights
  • Administer student aid programs and apply relevant policies to determine aid eligibility.
  • Serve as primary customer service contact via phone, email, and front desk interactions.
  • Process aid appeals, adjustments, verification, and loan processing tasks.
  • Participate on the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Committee and manage program data.
  • Provide support to Assistant Directors for compliance tasks and project deadlines.
  • Required skills include customer service, analytical ability, written communication, and proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with SGT Banner, Microsoft Office, higher education environment, and knowledge of financial aid principles.
  • Salary is $22.59 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
  • Position is a classified hourly role with full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and benefits eligibility.
  • The role reports to the Office of Financial Aid Services within the Division of Student Success.