Hybrid Student Financial Aid Specialist – Entry-Level

Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Job summary

Covista is hiring a Student Finance Awarding & Packaging Specialist to evaluate financial aid eligibility and package aid across federal, state, institutional, and private programs. The role supports enrollment and retention by ensuring accurate, timely processing in compliance with policies.

Your work will impact student access to funds, require attention to COA, EFC/SAI calculations, and ongoing verification, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years experience in student accounts and/or financial aid preferred.
• Must possess effective customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Review financial aid applications and supporting documentation to determine aid eligibility.
• Award and package federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid funds.
• Calculate student financial need based on COA, EFC/SAI, and applicable regulations.
• Repackage aid when enrollment status, academic progress, or eligibility changes occur.
• Ensure students receive the maximum eligible aid while maintaining compliance with federal and institutional guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with federal Title IV regulations, state requirements, and institutional policies.
• Verify student eligibility for financial aid programs.
• Review and resolve conflicting information identified through verification and document collection processes.
• Monitor SAP requirements and adjust aid eligibility accordingly.
• Participate in audits, program reviews, and compliance initiatives.
• Communicate financial aid awards, eligibility requirements, and funding options to students.
• Assist students in understanding grants, scholarships, loans, and payment options.
• Respond to inquiries regarding financial aid status, missing documentation, and award revisions.
• Support enrollment and retention efforts by helping students navigate the financial aid process.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Teamwork

Multitasking

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

NSLDS access

Job description

Covista is hiring a Student Finance Awarding & Packaging Specialist to evaluate financial aid eligibility and package aid across federal, state, institutional, and private programs. The role supports enrollment and retention by ensuring accurate, timely processing in compliance with policies.

Your work will impact student access to funds, require attention to COA, EFC/SAI calculations, and ongoing verification, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory adherence.