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Montana State University

Financial Aid Specialist I

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $23 - $23 per Hour

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ July 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Financial Aid Specialist I. This role involves evaluating and determining student eligibility for various financial aid programs and providing direct customer service while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

Highlights
  • Assist in administration of student aid programs including grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, work programs, and loans.
  • Serve as primary customer service contact via phone, email, and front desk interactions.
  • Apply federal, state, and institutional policies to determine aid eligibility and process awards timely and accurately.
  • Responsibilities include processing appeals, verification, loan adjustments, and participating in Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Committee.
  • Compile and interpret program data; support compliance reports and deadlines.
  • Required skills: customer service experience, analytical ability, proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
  • Preferred skills: experience with SGT Banner, Microsoft Office Suite, and knowledge of financial aid programs.
  • Salary: $22.59 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Position requires effective communication, teamwork, and handling sensitive information professionally.
  • Two vacancies available in the Financial Aid Services department within the Division of Student Success.