Student Financial Aid Counselor - Direct Loans Expert

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to manage Federal Direct Student Loan and Alternative Loan programs. Responsibilities include counseling students and parents, reviewing aid data, and originating loans in coordination with data transmission systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. Candidates should stay informed on applicable regulations and provide excellent customer service in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to learn and apply Federal financial aid regulations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents about Federal Direct Loan and Alternative Loan programs.
• Review financial aid data to determine loan eligibility.
• Award and originate Federal Direct Student loans to eligible applicants.
• Transmit loan data using Edconnect and ELM systems.
• Stay current with federal, state and university loan regulations.
• Prepare correspondence for students and parents regarding loans.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Edconnect

ELM

Job description

Mississippi State University is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to manage Federal Direct Student Loan and Alternative Loan programs. Responsibilities include counseling students and parents, reviewing aid data, and originating loans in coordination with data transmission systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills. Candidates should stay informed on applicable regulations and provide excellent customer service in a university setting.