The Student Finance Awarding & Packaging Specialist is responsible for evaluating student financial aid eligibility, awarding federal, state, institutional, and private aid, and packaging financial aid offers in accordance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies. This position plays a critical role in supporting student enrollment, retention, and persistence by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial aid processing.
Responsibilities
- Review financial aid applications and supporting documentation to determine aid eligibility.
- Award and package federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid funds.
- Calculate student financial need based on Cost of Attendance (COA), Expected Family Contribution (EFC)/Student Aid Index (SAI), and applicable regulations.
- Repackage aid when enrollment status, academic progress, or eligibility changes occur.
- Ensure students receive the maximum eligible aid while maintaining compliance with federal and institutional guidelines.
- Maintain compliance with federal Title IV regulations, state requirements, and institutional policies.
- Verify student eligibility for financial aid programs.
- Review and resolve conflicting information identified through verification and document collection processes.
- Monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements and adjust aid eligibility accordingly.
- Participate in audits, program reviews, and compliance initiatives.
- Communicate financial aid awards, eligibility requirements, and funding options to students.
- Assist students in understanding grants, scholarships, loans, and payment options.
- Respond to inquiries regarding financial aid status, missing documentation, and award revisions.
- Support enrollment and retention efforts by helping students navigate the financial aid process.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- 2 years experience in student accounts and/or financial aid Preferred
- Must possess effective customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
- Consistent attention to detail and follow-up.
- Must be a team player.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
- Is proactive in researching new student finance regulations and issues.
- Well-developed organizational skills.
- PC skills in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, database and internet applications
- Excellent math and analytical skills.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain systems access to the NSLDS system (must not be in default of Title IV Federal aid)
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $20.00 and $25/hr. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
- 12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit:
https://careers.covista.com/benefits
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation