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Montana State University

Financial Aid Specialist I

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $23 per Hour

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ July 8th, 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 financial aid forms including scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study. The specialist provides direct customer service, processes institutional forms, ensures compliance with policies, and supports assistant directors in compliance and reporting tasks.

Highlights
  • Administer student aid programs by applying federal, state, and institutional policies to determine eligibility.
  • Serve as primary customer service contact for students and families via phone, email, and front desk.
  • Process aid appeals, over-award adjustments, verification, and loan appeals.
  • Participate in Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Committee and assist with documentation and communication.
  • Compile, interpret, and format financial aid program data.
  • Provide support to Assistant Directors for compliance tasks and project deadlines.
  • Required skills include customer service, analytical skills, proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and communication of sensitive information.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with SGT Banner, Microsoft Office Suite, higher education environment, knowledge of financial aid programs, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
  • Compensation is $22.59 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Two vacancies available within the Financial Aid Services department, Division of Student Success.