Financial Aid Counselor & Loan Programs Specialist

Bellarmine University; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellarmine University in Louisville is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor responsible for providing comprehensive financial aid counseling and support to prospective and continuing students.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, the role handles eligibility analysis, packaging, and communication with students and families to help them navigate federal, state, and institutional aid programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year of financial aid experience in a school setting.
• Knowledge of federal financial aid rules, aid programs, and cost of attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service to prospective and continuing students regarding eligibility and processes for financial aid.
• Analyze federal financial aid applications to determine students' needs.
• Prepare and award financial aid packages and perform related duties.
• Interact professionally with students and parents to resolve aid-related issues.
• Utilize and update databases and process applications for financial aid.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Analytical thinking

Financial aid knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ECSI

Job description

Bellarmine University in Louisville is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor responsible for providing comprehensive financial aid counseling and support to prospective and continuing students.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, the role handles eligibility analysis, packaging, and communication with students and families to help them navigate federal, state, and institutional aid programs.