Financial Aid Counselor

Job Title:

Financial Aid Counselor I.

Location:

Valdosta State University. Regular/Temporary:
Regular. Full/Part Time:
Full‑Time. Job .

Provide financial aid counseling services to students and parents.

• Assist in the administration of the financial aid program.
• Provide counseling and assistance to students and parents during the financial aid process.
• Make decisions to award funds to students eligible for scholarships, grants, and college work‑study; process, certify, and originate loans.
• Audit and reconcile financial aid and package financial aid awards and loans.
• Communicate with students in person, by email, letter, and telephone to advise of financial aid status and provide information and assistance.

• Evaluate student eligibility for federal loan programs.
• Process and originate federal student loans in compliance with regulations.
• Authorize and disburse loan funds accurately and efficiently.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in loan files and student accounts.
• Calculate and process loan adjustments as needed.
• Advise students and families on financial aid options, application processes, and eligibility requirements.
• Review and enforce federal loan limits and borrowing guidelines.
• Monitor, maintain, and update student financial records.
• Collaborate with the bursar and other institutional departments to resolve financial aid issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including scanning and organizing loan records.

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience.

$20.32/hr ($42,272 annual)

Applicants are required to provide professional references with current contact information, documentation of academic credentials, and employment history. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, credit check, motor vehicle report, drug testing, and confirmation of credentials.

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.