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Financial Aid Office Assistant

United States, Baltimore · Job Posted January 30, 2026
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Job Description

The Financial Aid Office Assistant provides administrative and customer service support, assisting students, families, and staff with financial aid–related processes. This role focuses on accurate documentation, effective communication, and coordination of office operations to support student services and institutional requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Assist students with FAFSA and financial aid application processes
  • Process and review financial aid documentation
  • Maintain student records in compliance with FERPA regulations
  • Respond to inquiries regarding grants, loans, and scholarships
  • Coordinate with admissions, registrar, and bursar offices
  • Verify eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid programs
  • Track deadlines and ensure timely award processing
  • Assist with student outreach and financial literacy initiatives
  • Support compliance with Department of Education regulations

Requirements

  • Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs
  • Familiarity with FERPA and other regulatory compliance standards
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential student and financial information
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and document imaging systems
  • Experience with student information or financial aid systems preferred, including: Student Information Systems (Banner, PeopleSoft, Colleague)
  • Financial aid management platforms (PowerFAIDS, COD, NSLDS)
  • Federal Student Aid (FSA) portals

Nice to have

  • Experience with student information or financial aid systems preferred, including: Student Information Systems (Banner, PeopleSoft, Colleague)
  • Financial aid management platforms (PowerFAIDS, COD, NSLDS)
  • Federal Student Aid (FSA) portals

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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