Financial Aid Advisor Jobs

Financial Aid Advisor jobs are open across higher education, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, at every level from entry-level counselor to director, with specializations in federal aid compliance, scholarship advising, and student loan counseling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles79
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerUnitek Learning
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type48% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Advisor Financial Aid
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Advisor Financial Aid
Concorde Career Colleges
Denver, Colorado
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
On-Site
Associate's degree in accounting
1,001-5,000

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Financial Aid Advisor I
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Financial Aid Advisor I
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Van Nuys, California
Account Management
Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
Customer Success
$19.8 - $29.15/hr
Bachelor's degree

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Financial Aid Advisor
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Financial Aid Advisor
Bryant and Stratton College
Rochester, New York
Customer Service
Human Resources
Teaching & Instruction
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Financial Aid Advisor
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Financial Aid Advisor
hr@hondros.edu
West Chester, Ohio
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
Associate's degree
201-500

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Financial Aid Advisor
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Financial Aid Advisor
Compu-Med Vocational Careers
Miami, Florida
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$25 - $30/hr
On-Site

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Financial Aid Advisor Job Market

Who's Hiring

Unitek Learning4 open roles
Herzing University4 open roles
Northbridge University4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in financial aid advisor jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in education, finance, business, or a related field required
  • Working knowledge of federal Title IV regulations and FAFSA processing
  • Experience with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Ellucian
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for student and family counseling
  • Ability to interpret and explain federal, state, and institutional aid policies accurately
  • NASFAA credentials or completion of financial aid certification training preferred

Tips for Your Financial Aid Advisor Job Search

Highlight FAFSA and COD system experience

Financial aid advisors who list hands-on experience with the Central Processing System, COD, or FAA Access tools get more callbacks than those who list only general counseling skills. Name the specific federal systems you've worked in, not just the tasks.

Tailor your resume to aid volume

Institutions care deeply about caseload capacity. Describe the size of the student population you advised and the annual aid funds you managed. Advisors who quantify their workload stand out against candidates who only describe duties.

Target roles by institutional aid mix

Community colleges, four-year universities, and proprietary schools each weight federal, state, and institutional aid differently. Read each job posting for language about Pell, Title IV, or endowment scholarships, then mirror that terminology in your cover letter.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists financial aid advisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for verification-scenario questions

Interviewers at most institutions will walk you through a conflicting-document scenario or a professional judgment case. Practice explaining your decision process out loud, referencing the applicable regulatory standard rather than general policy common sense.

Negotiate start date around aid cycle peaks

Financial aid offices experience their highest workload from March through July. If you're offered a role starting in that window, ask whether a delayed start or phased onboarding is possible, and frame it as protecting the team's bandwidth during peak season.

Financial Aid Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most financial aid advisors?

Unitek Learning, Herzing University, and Northbridge University are hiring the most financial aid advisors right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is typically highest at large public universities and community college systems with high enrollment volumes.

How many financial aid advisor jobs are remote?

About 52% of financial aid advisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a broader shift in higher education administrative staffing. Roles focused on phone and email counseling, verification processing, and loan advising tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions requiring in-person student walk-in support are usually on-site.

How do you become a financial aid advisor?

Start with a bachelor's degree in a field like education, business, or social work, then gain experience in a university administrative office, student services role, or a customer-facing position that involves regulatory compliance. Complete NASFAA's core financial aid training modules to build technical fluency with federal aid programs. Applying to entry-level positions such as financial aid technician or student services assistant is a practical way to enter the field and build toward an advisor title.

Can you get hired as a financial aid advisor with no direct experience?

Yes, many institutions hire candidates into financial aid advisor roles if they have transferable experience in customer service, banking, nonprofit case management, or academic advising. Demonstrating familiarity with federal student aid terminology, completing NASFAA's introductory training, and showing strong attention to detail in your application materials can offset a lack of direct financial aid office experience when competing for entry-level openings.

What does the financial aid advisor interview process look like?

Most institutions run a phone or video screen focused on your familiarity with federal aid programs, followed by an in-person or panel interview with the financial aid director and one or two colleagues. Expect scenario-based questions about handling a student dispute, interpreting a conflicting verification document, or explaining a complex aid package to a family. Some schools include a written exercise or a role-play simulation before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to financial aid advisor jobs?

You can find and apply to financial aid advisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, nonprofits, and government agencies across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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