Financial Aid Verification Specialist for Student Success

CU Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

retirement benefits

Educational Waivers

Wellness Programs

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) seeks a Financial Aid Verification Counselor to join the Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment. This role focuses on verifying financial aid applications, reviewing tax documents, resolving FAFSA discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.

The successful candidate will advise students on eligibility and aid packaging while maintaining data accuracy to authorize disbursement, contributing to

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Federal Financial Aid regulations and procedures.
• Experience reviewing FAFSA data and advising students on aid eligibility.
• Ability to verify information and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Administer financial aid verification processes to ensure accuracy of applications.
• Review tax documents and FAFSA data discrepancies.
• Advise students on eligibility and package financial aid; verify information to authorize disbursement.

Skills

Financial aid counseling

Data analysis

FAFSA knowledge

Job description

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) seeks a Financial Aid Verification Counselor to join the Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment. This role focuses on verifying financial aid applications, reviewing tax documents, resolving FAFSA discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.

The successful candidate will advise students on eligibility and aid packaging while maintaining data accuracy to authorize disbursement, contributing to