Financial Aid Officer Jobs
Financial Aid Officer jobs are open across higher education, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, from entry-level counselor roles to director-level positions, with specializations in federal aid compliance, scholarship administration, and student loan processing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job description
National Polytechnic College has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, results-oriented Financial Senior Aid Officer to work at our Lakewood, CA campus. This position will be responsible for packaging students for Title IV funding.
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for all activities related to Financial Aid services, which includes but is not limited to; Provides financial aid counseling for prospective and returning students, packages federal aid, and calculate: PELL, SEOG, and other source certify loans; monitor student academic progress and eligibility for fund disbursement and resolves federal edits, including citizenship, resolves issues related to discrepancy reports, etc.
- Assists with the production of annual financial aid reports, participates in the annual pre-audit procedure, coordinates entrance and exit interviews with borrower, and performs refund calculation.
- Review all Title IV paperwork with students to ensure their understanding. Review tax documents, financial aid paperwork for completeness and accuracy. Reviews applications selected for verification.
- Report status of packaging to Campus Director and Director of Operations weekly.
- Continually acknowledge students throughout their program for retention and timely payments.
- Assist with default management.
- Assist Fiscal Department to Follow-up with students who have credit account balances.
- Maintain a professional and administrative/ staff and student relationship at all times.
- Keep up to date and current with FSA compliance regulations to keep abreast of new changes in federal/state laws, rules and procedures.
- Report any and all incidents of non – compliance with school rules, policies, and regulations by students to the Director of Operations immediately. The same applies to incidents involving staff members or instructors.
- Attend all workshops or seminars pertaining to the job description in order to learn new techniques or meet standard guidelines.
- Must have leadership skills to oversee financial aid team. This includes reviews, action plans, training as needed and team overall goals are met.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Must have a least 2 years experience in financial aid for postsecondary school/college
- Knowledge in Cal Grants and Funding
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, NSLDS, and have third-party database experience (preferably RGM)
- Professional, team player, excellent communication skills
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are a drug free workplace.
Experience:
- Financial aid: 2 years a must
Work Location: In person
Job description
National Polytechnic College has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, results-oriented Financial Senior Aid Officer to work at our Lakewood, CA campus. This position will be responsible for packaging students for Title IV funding.
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for all activities related to Financial Aid services, which includes but is not limited to; Provides financial aid counseling for prospective and returning students, packages federal aid, and calculate: PELL, SEOG, and other source certify loans; monitor student academic progress and eligibility for fund disbursement and resolves federal edits, including citizenship, resolves issues related to discrepancy reports, etc.
- Assists with the production of annual financial aid reports, participates in the annual pre-audit procedure, coordinates entrance and exit interviews with borrower, and performs refund calculation.
- Review all Title IV paperwork with students to ensure their understanding. Review tax documents, financial aid paperwork for completeness and accuracy. Reviews applications selected for verification.
- Report status of packaging to Campus Director and Director of Operations weekly.
- Continually acknowledge students throughout their program for retention and timely payments.
- Assist with default management.
- Assist Fiscal Department to Follow-up with students who have credit account balances.
- Maintain a professional and administrative/ staff and student relationship at all times.
- Keep up to date and current with FSA compliance regulations to keep abreast of new changes in federal/state laws, rules and procedures.
- Report any and all incidents of non – compliance with school rules, policies, and regulations by students to the Director of Operations immediately. The same applies to incidents involving staff members or instructors.
- Attend all workshops or seminars pertaining to the job description in order to learn new techniques or meet standard guidelines.
- Must have leadership skills to oversee financial aid team. This includes reviews, action plans, training as needed and team overall goals are met.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Must have a least 2 years experience in financial aid for postsecondary school/college
- Knowledge in Cal Grants and Funding
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, NSLDS, and have third-party database experience (preferably RGM)
- Professional, team player, excellent communication skills
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship, or any other classes recognized by state or local law or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are a drug free workplace.
Experience:
- Financial aid: 2 years a must
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial aid officer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, education, finance, or a related field
- Experience with federal Title IV student aid programs and compliance
- Proficiency with student information systems such as Banner, Ellucian, or PeopleSoft
- Knowledge of FAFSA verification processes and federal aid regulations
- NASFAA credential or willingness to complete credentialing within a set timeframe
- Strong written communication skills for student and family counseling correspondence
Tips for Your Financial Aid Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to federal aid systems
Financial aid officers work directly with Title IV programs, so your resume should name the specific federal aid systems you have used, such as COD, NSLDS, or FSA Partner Connect. Generic 'financial software' language won't stand out to hiring committees.
Get your NASFAA credentials before applying
Many institutions filter candidates by NASFAA credential completions, particularly the Verification and Needs Analysis credentials. Finishing even one before you apply signals you understand compliance requirements, not just administrative tasks.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists financial aid officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by institution Carnegie Classification
Community colleges, R1 research universities, and small private institutions have very different aid volumes and software stacks. Knowing which environment suits your experience helps you write a targeted cover letter instead of a generic one.
Prepare scenario answers about regulatory audits
Interviewers at institutions with recent program reviews often ask how you have handled verification discrepancies or audit findings. Prepare two or three concrete examples where you identified an error, corrected it, and documented the resolution.
Negotiate start dates around FAFSA processing cycles
Financial aid offices hit peak workload between October and April when FAFSA applications flood in. Negotiating a start date before October lets you onboard during a slower period and get trained before the volume spike hits.
Financial Aid Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most financial aid officers?
The companies hiring the most financial aid officers right now include Keiser University, Allied Universal, and Ancora Education, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community colleges and large public university systems consistently post the highest volume of openings nationwide.
How many financial aid officer jobs are remote?
About 25% of financial aid officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles concentrated in loan counseling, compliance review, and virtual student outreach. Front-counter advising and verification roles at traditional campus offices remain predominantly on-site because they require in-person student interaction.
How do you become a financial aid officer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in education, finance, business, or public administration. Gain experience in a college enrollment or student services office, even in an administrative support role. Learn the federal Title IV aid system through on-the-job exposure or NASFAA training modules. Pursue a NASFAA credential in Verification or Needs Analysis to demonstrate regulatory competency to hiring committees. Apply to entry-level financial aid counselor or assistant positions to build your case load experience before moving into officer-level roles.
Can you get a financial aid officer job with little or no experience?
Yes, many institutions hire candidates with no direct financial aid experience if you can demonstrate familiarity with customer service, data entry, and regulatory compliance in adjacent roles. Work-study or student employee experience inside a financial aid office counts heavily. Completing one or two NASFAA credentials before applying compensates for a thin resume by proving you have studied the federal aid framework on your own time.
What does the financial aid officer interview process look like?
Most institutions run a phone screening followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. Expect scenario-based questions about verification discrepancies, student or parent conflict situations, and FAFSA error resolution. Some offices include a short written exercise or case study involving a student aid scenario. Final-round candidates often meet with a committee that includes the financial aid director, a compliance officer, and occasionally a student services dean.
Where can I find and apply to financial aid officer jobs?
You can find and apply to financial aid officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions and organizations across the United States. Each listing is applied to directly, so you submit your materials to the employer without redirects or extra steps. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one.
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