Financial Aid Verification Specialist & Coordinator

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Tuition exemption

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator/Verification in Baton Rouge. The role supports the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships by interpreting verification documents, resolving discrepancies, and performing Return of Title IV fund calculations.

Responsibilities include communicating conflicts, entering action items, and monitoring FAFSA-related processes for admitted and continuing students. Local on-campus work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience in a financial aid or student services setting.
• Experience with verification processes and financial aid regulations preferred.
• Ability to interpret FAFSA-related documents and communicate conflicts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interpreting and entering verification documents.
• Communicate conflicts identified in the verification process.
• Perform calculations for Return of Title IV funds.
• Interpret and enter verification action items to admitted and continuing students.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in self-reported information against documentation.
• Communicate conflicts and needed information for resolution.
• Review FAFSA transfers and determine conflicts in student records.
• Submit appropriate verification action items and communicate conflicts.
• Monitor transfer monitoring reports from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Calculate Title IV funds returns within the required time frame.
• Monitor refunds for Title IV funds after student resignation.
• Support special projects (10%).
• Rotate on the satisfactory academic progress appeals committee.
• Represent LSU at professional functions and events.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

Confidentiality

Critical Thinking

Customer-Focused

Decision Making

Policy Knowledge

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Louisiana State University is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator/Verification in Baton Rouge. The role supports the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships by interpreting verification documents, resolving discrepancies, and performing Return of Title IV fund calculations.

Responsibilities include communicating conflicts, entering action items, and monitoring FAFSA-related processes for admitted and continuing students. Local on-campus work is required.