On-Site Financial Aid Verification Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Benefits

Educational Benefits

Wellness & More

Job summary

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking a Financial Aid Verification Counselor to oversee the verification process, review tax documents, resolve FAFSA discrepancies, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.

The role advises students on eligibility and packages financial aid, verifies information, and disburses aid, supporting accuracy in Campus Solutions and related systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in counseling students on financial aid eligibility and options.
• Strong understanding of FAFSA, verification, and federal/state regulations.
• Ability to analyze documents and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Daily advising and counseling of students and families on all aspects of the financial aid process.
• Review of student documents collected for verification and correcting discrepant data.
• Process FAFSA data corrections and updates in the student information system.
• Collaborate with IT/staff to automate and improve verification workflows.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

Skills

Counseling students

Data analysis

Federal financial aid knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Campus Solutions

Job description

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking a Financial Aid Verification Counselor to oversee the verification process, review tax documents, resolve FAFSA discrepancies, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.

The role advises students on eligibility and packages financial aid, verifies information, and disburses aid, supporting accuracy in Campus Solutions and related systems.