Remote Financial Aid Officer for Education Access

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, is seeking a Financial Aid Officer based in the United States to help students navigate financial aid and access funding for their education.

Responsibilities include evaluating eligibility, processing awards from federal and state sources, performing Title IV verifications, returning excess funds when needed, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while maintaining accurate records in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant professional experience in financial aid or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to follow procedures and comply with federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate eligibility and award financial aid per guidelines and regulations.
• Process aid from multiple funding sources including federal/state grants and loans.
• Review and approve Title IV verification documents.
• Return excess funds and manage return calculations.
• Conduct withdrawal evaluations and Return of Title IV Funds calculations.
• Investigate complex cases and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve inquiries and coordinate workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CampusNexus

Job description

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, is seeking a Financial Aid Officer based in the United States to help students navigate financial aid and access funding for their education.

Responsibilities include evaluating eligibility, processing awards from federal and state sources, performing Title IV verifications, returning excess funds when needed, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while maintaining accurate records in a remote-first environment.