Financial Aid Officer

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. Determine eligibility and accurately award aid following established guidelines for grants, loans, tuition assistance, military sources, and other fund sources .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $31,200 - $45,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial aid processes, including Title IV Verification and funding calculations, while maintaining attention to detail and effective communication with team members and departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Title IV Policy KnowledgeCampusNexus Software KnowledgeState And Federal Funding Program KnowledgeFinancial Aid ManagementDetail Oriented

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Financial Aid ProcessesEligibility DeterminationDocumentation AssessmentReturn To Title IV CalculationsExcess Funding CalculationAccount Review And AdjustmentProblem TroubleshootingDrop EvaluationsGrant And Loan ManagementTuition Assistance Coordination

Soft Skills

FlexibilityAttention To DetailFocus On Repetitive TasksTeam CoordinationQuality Management

Tools & Technologies

CampusNexus Software

Industry Keywords

Title IV VerificationFinancial AidGrantsLoansTuition AssistanceMilitary Funding SourcesFunding Program KnowledgeC Code RequirementsJob Performance StandardsCohort Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Determine eligibility and accurately award aid following established guidelines for grants, loans, tuition assistance, military sources, and other fund sources
Assess and approve documentation related to Title IV Verification, C Code, and other requirements
Calculate and schedule excess funding to be returned to a student, lender, or other source
Complete drop evaluations, including Return to Title IV calculations, for students who cease attending
Manage complex financial aid issues and troubleshoot potential problems
Review and adjust accounts as needed
Coordinate with team members, leaders, and other departments
Maintain minimum job performance standards, including quality, production, and cohort management
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ year of related experience
Detail oriented
Flexibility
Remain focused when performing repetitive tasks
Bachelor's degree preferred
CampusNexus software knowledge preferred
Title IV policy knowledge preferred
State and federal funding program knowledge preferred
Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM ET
Start date: January 11, 2027

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for employees and close family members
Comprehensive health benefits; new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, one volunteer day, and one diversity and inclusion day