About this role
Role Overview
- Reporting to the Sr. Director, Financial Aid Services & Compliance, we are hiring a Financial Aid Consultant to join our remote Consulting Services team.
- In this role, you will support colleges, universities, and career schools as a trusted advisor on Title IV financial aid compliance.
- You will review student financial aid packages, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, support verification and Return to Title IV (R2T4) processes, and help institutions strengthen their financial aid practices in line with evolving federal regulations.
- You will conduct annual financial aid file reviews for client institutions, assessing a sample of student records to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations.
- You will identify risks, highlight areas for improvement, and provide clear guidance that helps schools strengthen their financial aid processes and avoid audit findings.
Requirements
- You bring hands-on experience in financial aid administration within a college, university, career school, or trade school environment.
- You have worked with Title IV programs and understand processes such as awarding, packaging, verification, and Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations.
- You are comfortable reviewing student files, documenting findings, and ensuring financial aid practices meet federal compliance requirements.
- You have a strong understanding of Title IV funding programs and the regulatory framework that governs federal student aid.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and have experience working with financial aid systems or case management tools.
Benefits
- Purpose. You want to apply your financial aid expertise in a role that has a broad impact.
- Professional exposure. You will work with a wide range of colleges, universities, and career schools, gaining insight into how different institutions manage financial aid operations.
- Meaningful expertise. This role allows you to focus deeply on the compliance and regulatory side of financial aid without the constant demands of student-facing service.