Student Financial Aid Advisor

Principia; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Employee Tuition Discount

Relocation assistance

Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Principia College is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to serve as the primary contact for current and prospective students, advising on aid eligibility, procedures, and costs. The role includes processing federal funds and coordinating disbursements, while ensuring compliance with Title IV and FERPA regulations.

The ideal candidate will help students estimate expenses, develop financial plans, and communicate clearly with families.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in college and federal financial aid or related area.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; easily adaptable to new technologies.
• Familiarity with Banner financial aid awarding system, preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding government-funded assistance.
• Occasional weekend work required; some travel may be required (working with recruiters in the field).

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary point of contact for current and prospective students.
• Counsels and advises students about financial aid eligibility, procedures, aid programs, costs, and indebtedness.
• Communicates clearly with students, parents, and potential students regarding financial aid counseling.
• Assists students with estimating their educational expenses to calculate needs and create financial plans.
• Conducts verification review for selected students according to federal regulations.
• Responsible for awarding, disbursing, and reconciling all federal funds (Direct Loans, Pell Grant, FSEOG).
• Reviews and ensures student aid awards are accurate.
• Notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternatives to amend the situation.
• Uses enhanced communications systems to inform students and parents about awards and department policies.

Skills

Customer service

Financial aid knowledge

Communication

Tools

Banner

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Principia College is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to serve as the primary contact for current and prospective students, advising on aid eligibility, procedures, and costs. The role includes processing federal funds and coordinating disbursements, while ensuring compliance with Title IV and FERPA regulations.

The ideal candidate will help students estimate expenses, develop financial plans, and communicate clearly with families.