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Financial Aid Advisor roles at U.S. colleges and universities regularly sponsor H-1B visas for candidates with a bachelor's degree in education, finance, or a related field. Many institutions are cap-exempt, which means no lottery and faster USCIS processing for the right employer.
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Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.
Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation, most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).
Student Financial Services is seeking a Financial Aid Senior Advisor. Reporting directly to the Financial Aid Manager, the successful candidate will also work with other departments e.g. Enrollment Services, Admissions, and will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Supports the College's enrollment management efforts by providing financial aid information to prospective students, their families and their high school counselors;
- Advise students regarding eligibility for Federal, State and Institutional financial aid, and assist in all aspects of the financial aid application process;
- Perform Title IV verification to determine eligibility for federal student aid and accuracy of reported information to the Department of Education;
- Assist with determining eligibility for special programs e.g. College Discovery, CUNY Reconnect, New York State Opportunity Program (NYSOP);
- Assist with the resolution of student’s concerns;
- Notify students of missing information or documentation related to verification;
- Assist with special projects e.g. Return of Title IV, Satisfactory Academic Progress tasks as needed;
- Conduct financial aid workshops, and represent the office at various on and off-campus events;
- The position necessitates working some evenings and some occasional weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of student financial aid regulations, programs, practices, procedure and registration related functions preferred
- Knowledge of CUNYfirst and related Student Financial Services software desirable in addition to general computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Counsels applicants and students on a variety of issues related to financial aid eligibility and awards.
- Counsels prospective and incoming students with regard to eligibility criteria and options, including academic standing requirements and appeals
- Performs application intake, evaluation, processing and awarding
- Verifies eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs including grants, scholarships, and guaranteed student loans
- Evaluates and implements announced changes to financial aid programs; may supervise other Advisors
- Prepares and updates financial aid databases and reports
- Conducts group workshops and represents the financial aid office at various on- and off-campus events
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Financial Aid Advisor - Senior
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$59,256 - $98,231
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled. Resume review will begin after November 20th, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33114
Location: LaGuardia Community College
Job Type: Full-Time
POSITION DETAILS
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.
Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation, most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).
Student Financial Services is seeking a Financial Aid Senior Advisor. Reporting directly to the Financial Aid Manager, the successful candidate will also work with other departments e.g. Enrollment Services, Admissions, and will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Supports the College's enrollment management efforts by providing financial aid information to prospective students, their families and their high school counselors;
- Advise students regarding eligibility for Federal, State and Institutional financial aid, and assist in all aspects of the financial aid application process;
- Perform Title IV verification to determine eligibility for federal student aid and accuracy of reported information to the Department of Education;
- Assist with determining eligibility for special programs e.g. College Discovery, CUNY Reconnect, New York State Opportunity Program (NYSOP);
- Assist with the resolution of student’s concerns;
- Notify students of missing information or documentation related to verification;
- Assist with special projects e.g. Return of Title IV, Satisfactory Academic Progress tasks as needed;
- Conduct financial aid workshops, and represent the office at various on and off-campus events;
- The position necessitates working some evenings and some occasional weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of student financial aid regulations, programs, practices, procedure and registration related functions preferred
- Knowledge of CUNYfirst and related Student Financial Services software desirable in addition to general computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Counsels applicants and students on a variety of issues related to financial aid eligibility and awards.
- Counsels prospective and incoming students with regard to eligibility criteria and options, including academic standing requirements and appeals
- Performs application intake, evaluation, processing and awarding
- Verifies eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs including grants, scholarships, and guaranteed student loans
- Evaluates and implements announced changes to financial aid programs; may supervise other Advisors
- Prepares and updates financial aid databases and reports
- Conducts group workshops and represents the financial aid office at various on- and off-campus events
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Financial Aid Advisor - Senior
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$59,256 - $98,231
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled. Resume review will begin after November 20th, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33114
Location: LaGuardia Community College
Job Type: Full-Time
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Verify your degree field matches
Financial Aid Advisor is a specialty occupation only when the employer requires a directly related degree. A bachelor's in business, finance, education, or social work typically qualifies. A general arts degree without coursework in those fields may draw an RFE.
Target cap-exempt higher education employers
Colleges, universities, and affiliated nonprofits are cap-exempt H-1B employers, so your petition skips the annual lottery entirely. Focus your search on institutional employers rather than private student loan servicers or EdTech companies, which are cap-subject.
Search verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Financial Aid Advisor roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history. Filtering by role and location shows you which institutions have already sponsored this exact position, cutting out guesswork before you apply.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiation
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Financial Aid Counselors occupation category before accepting an offer so you know the wage floor going in.
Disclose Title IV experience in your application
Institutions receiving federal financial aid operate under Title IV regulations and strongly prefer candidates who already understand FAFSA processing, Satisfactory Academic Progress, and verification workflows. Naming these explicitly signals you won't need extensive onboarding before filing.
Confirm PERM timing if green card is your goal
If you want to pursue an EB-2 or EB-3 green card after your H-1B, ask during the offer stage whether the institution has a policy on sponsoring PERM labor certification. University HR offices vary significantly, and some require two or three years of employment before they'll initiate PERM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Aid Advisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as finance, education, business, or social work. If the job posting says a degree is preferred but not required, the specialty occupation argument weakens considerably. USCIS scrutinizes job descriptions for Financial Aid Advisors closely, so the employer's hiring requirements need to be specific and defensible in the LCA and petition documents.
Are university Financial Aid Advisor positions cap-exempt for H-1B?
In most cases, yes. Colleges, universities, and nonprofit research organizations affiliated with higher education are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning your petition bypasses the annual 65,000-slot lottery and the 20,000 advanced-degree exemption. This matters a lot in practice: cap-exempt petitions can be filed any time of year and are typically processed faster. Private student loan companies or EdTech firms are not cap-exempt and would require lottery selection.
What visa options exist for Financial Aid Advisors beyond the H-1B?
If you hold a TN visa-eligible profession, Financial Aid Advisor doesn't appear on the USMCA list, so TN isn't available. Australian citizens can explore the E-3 visa, which also requires a specialty occupation and an LCA but has no lottery and a 10,500-annual cap that has never been exhausted. F-1 students in education or finance programs can work in this role during OPT or STEM OPT if the role directly relates to their degree field.
How do I find Financial Aid Advisor jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor?
Migrate Mate lists Financial Aid Advisor openings at employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on institutions that have already filed LCAs for this role rather than approaching employers cold. Sponsorship conversations go more smoothly when the employer has an established process and legal team familiar with education-sector H-1B petitions.
Can a Financial Aid Advisor on OPT realistically convert to H-1B with a university employer?
Yes, and university employers are often better positioned for this transition than private-sector ones because cap-exempt status removes the lottery risk entirely. Your employer files the H-1B petition directly with USCIS, and there's no April filing deadline to worry about. If you're on STEM OPT, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, which most accredited institutions already satisfy. Plan the timing so your OPT EAD doesn't expire before the H-1B approval comes through.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Financial Aid Advisor jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.