Financial Aid Specialist: Verifications & Grants

Concordia University, St. Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University, St. Paul in Minnesota seeks a Financial Aid Processor to support federal, state, and institutional aid programs.

The role focuses on student verification, grant processing, and data accuracy, with backup duties for counselors and front-desk operations. You will review federal verification, help with FAFSA reviews, collect documents, coordinate with the Department of Education and state agencies, and assist with workshops and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with federal verification processes and financial aid packaging.
• Familiarity with FAFSA reviews and regulatory compliance.
• Strong data accuracy and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and complete Federal Verification and ensure compliance.
• Serve as backup to Financial Aid Counselors and front desk.
• Collect required applications and documentation from students and campus offices.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of financial aid information and workshops.
• Oversee scholarship and grant processing, including MN Child Care Grant administration and tuition waivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial aid processing

Student data verification

Job description

Concordia University, St. Paul in Minnesota seeks a Financial Aid Processor to support federal, state, and institutional aid programs.

The role focuses on student verification, grant processing, and data accuracy, with backup duties for counselors and front-desk operations. You will review federal verification, help with FAFSA reviews, collect documents, coordinate with the Department of Education and state agencies, and assist with workshops and reporting.