Financial Aid Specialist I

Southern New Hampshire University; United States; Remote; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a Financial Aid Specialist I to manage and process financial aid efficiently. This entry-level role requires familiarity with federal regulations, financial aid packaging, and effective communication skills. You will ensure compliance while helping students navigate their financial aid options.

Benefits

High-quality medical insurance

Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

5 weeks paid time off

Employer-funded retirement

Free tuition program

Parental leave

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a financial aid environment.
• Experience with financial aid packaging.

Responsibilities

• Process financial aid following federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Evaluate student files for eligibility of various financial aid programs.

Skills

Strong oral and written skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ellucian - Banner

Job description

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Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

Make an impact — from near or far

At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.

The opportunity

Southern New Hampshire University is looking for a Financial Aid Specialist I. You will process financial aid following all federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies. You will report to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid. This is a remote friendly position ().

In This Role

• You will complete specialized training to gain complete understanding of the financial aid cycle, federal regulations and all aspects of internal and external compliance.
• You will review student files before awarding to complete any federal or institutional verification, C-Flag requirements.
• You will evaluate student files for eligibility of federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid programs.
• You will package federal aid within standard and borrower based academic years.
• You will review documentation surrounding unusual circumstances and exercise your judgment, by making adjustments or revisions to costs, need, or dependency status.
• You will identify missing, incomplete, or incorrect student information and resolve through communication with the Finance Counselors.
• You will troubleshoot processing problems and technical issues with regard to the system and Banner software, and consult with the appropriate resources.
• You may have other responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Employment is dependent upon successful access to the National Student Loan Data System, which requires all federal student loans to be in good standing and not in default and a credit check to review that student loans are not in default.
• HSD/GED and 1+ years of experience in a financial aid environment
• Experience with financial aid packaging in Ellucian - Banner
• Strong oral and written skills
  
  
  

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

The annual pay range for this position is $38,750.00 - $62,010.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $42,818.00 - $57,930.00.

Exceptional Benefits (because You’re Exceptional)

You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
• Employer-funded retirement
• Free tuition program
• Parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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