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.