Financial Aid Specialist I

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $23 per Hour

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ January 9th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Financial Aid Specialist I. The role involves evaluating student eligibility for a variety of financial assistance programs such as scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study employment, while providing direct customer service and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

Highlights

Administer federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs including budgeting, awarding, and verifying eligibility.
Provide primary customer service via phone, email, and front desk interactions with students and families.
Maintain accurate student aid and scholarship records within financial aid systems.
Communicate financial aid processes, policies, and requirements clearly and professionally.
One to two years of customer service and analytical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; post-secondary education is a plus.
Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and email is required.
Preferred qualifications include experience with SGT Banner, Microsoft Office Suite, higher education environment, and knowledge of financial aid principles.
Salary is $22.59 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position reports to the Office of Financial Aid Services, within the Division of Student Success.
Benefits eligible and classified hourly position with a fiscal year contract term.