Financial Aid Counselor
virtual vocationsNew York (NY)
About the role
Providing specialized financial aid advising for graduate online programs, the full-time Financial Aid Counselor will guide students through federal, state, and institutional aid processes while ensuring compliance with regulations in a virtual environment.
Key responsibilities:
Serve as the primary financial aid contact for graduate students enrolled in online programs
Advise students on eligibility, application processes, and financial aid options, including loans and scholarships
Process and review financial aid applications and maintain accurate student records within the financial aid management systems
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
1-3 years of experience in financial aid administration
Working knowledge of federal Title IV financial aid programs, particularly for graduate-level loans
Experience with student information systems and financial aid management software
Strong ability to explain complex financial information clearly and compassionately
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.
Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.
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