Stevens Institute of Technology · 1 week ago
Financial Aid Counselor
Hoboken, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$48K/yr - $63K/yr
2+ years expStevens Institute of Technology is a higher education institution, and they are seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to assist prospective and enrolled students and their families in navigating the financial aid process. The role involves counseling students, determining eligibility for financial aid, and providing guidance on financial planning and resources.
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Responsibilities
Counsel students and families regarding all aspects of financial aid and financial planning, including the application process, eligibility determination, financial aid disbursement, federal and state regulatory requirements, and institutional policy
Determine eligibility for financial aid by reviewing student's eligibility criteria and monitor continued eligibility and update awards to resolve overawards as a result of changes to enrollment and/or receipt of external funding
Collect and compile data and perform federal verification for selected files; resolve data discrepancies as they are presented
Perform Return of Title IV calculations
Provide guidance for students seeking a resolution to economic hardship conditions through the identification of alternative financial resources and professional judgment
Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures related to financial aid
Knowledge of federal database applications, including EDConnect, the FAFSA Partner Portal (FPP), Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and EDExpress
Provide support to all front-line staff
Prepare and deliver financial aid presentations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Two years of experience in a financial aid office or related office in the field of higher education
Deliver excellent customer service
Ability to multi-task and quickly shift between tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledgeable about federal and state laws and rules
General knowledge in MS Office applications
Ability to work extended hours
Experience with CollegeBoard PowerFAIDS or a similar financial aid management system
Company
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology is a private research university that offers educational programs.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (25)
2024 (33)
2023 (37)
2022 (21)
2021 (24)
2020 (26)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.78MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of EducationA. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation
2022-09-19Grant
2022-09-14Grant· $0.75M
2021-12-02Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Paul Rohmeyer
Adjunct Professor of Information Systems - School of Business
Recent News
2025-12-28
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