Student Financial Aid Advisor

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Chester (Delaware County)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Widener University in Chester, PA seeks a Financial Aid Counselor within Student Financial Services to award and process undergraduate aid, and counsel students and families on options, policies, and procedures. The role includes packaging specialized cohorts and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines.

The counselor will prepare offers, verify eligibility, and advise on payment plans, loans, and financing.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Education, Public Administration or related field.
Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Proficient in composing routine business correspondence with clarity and professionalism.
Capable of performing basic mathematical computations accurately.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial aid offers for undergraduates and resolve eligibility issues.
Counsel students, parents, and administrators about financial aid options and payment plans.
Present information about financial aid to groups and individuals.
Package aid using Ellucian/Colleague and access federal/state systems as needed.
Review documentation to determine institutional, state, and federal aid eligibility.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines.