Student Financial Aid Specialist - Awards & Packaging

Covista; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan with 6% match

Paid vacation days

Job summary

Covista is seeking a Student Finance Awarding & Packaging Specialist to evaluate aid eligibility, award federal/state/institutional aid, and package offers according to regulations. This role supports enrollment and retention by ensuring accurate, timely aid processing.

You will review applications, calculate need, repackage aid when enrollment changes occur, and communicate awards to students. Hybrid work with four in-office days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2 years experience in student accounts and/or financial aid preferred
• Must possess effective customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity

Responsibilities

• Review financial aid applications and supporting documentation to determine aid eligibility.
• Award and package federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid funds.
• Calculate student financial need based on Cost of Attendance (COA), EFC/Student Aid Index (SAI), and applicable regulations.
• Repackage aid when enrollment status, academic progress, or eligibility changes occur.
• Ensure students receive the maximum eligible aid while maintaining compliance with federal and institutional guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with federal Title IV regulations, state requirements, and institutional policies.
• Verify student eligibility for financial aid programs.
• Review and resolve conflicting information identified through verification and document collection processes.
• Monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements and adjust aid eligibility accordingly.
• Participate in audits, program reviews, and compliance initiatives.
• Communicate financial aid awards, eligibility requirements, and funding options to students.
• Assist students in understanding grants, scholarships, loans, and payment options.
• Respond to inquiries regarding financial aid status, missing documentation, and award revisions.
• Support enrollment and retention efforts by helping students navigate the financial aid process.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Detail-oriented

Team player

MS Office Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Covista is seeking a Student Finance Awarding & Packaging Specialist to evaluate aid eligibility, award federal/state/institutional aid, and package offers according to regulations. This role supports enrollment and retention by ensuring accurate, timely aid processing.

You will review applications, calculate need, repackage aid when enrollment changes occur, and communicate awards to students. Hybrid work with four in-office days weekly.