Student Financial Aid Counselor
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
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Role summary
Provides personal and financial aid application counseling to students and parents. Assists in the administration of the financial aid program. Makes decisions to award funds to students eligible for scholarships, grants, and college work-study. Responsible for auditing and reconciling financial aid accounts and packaging financial aid awards. Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 2-3 years’ financial aid program experience and familiarity with relevant federal or state regulations.
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Reports covering Student Financial Aid Counselor
Student Financial Aid Counselor salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Student Financial Aid Counselor pay?
- 1 survey publish Student Financial Aid Counselor benchmarks, including data from CUPA-HR. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Student Financial Aid Counselor pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Student Financial Aid Counselor varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Student Financial Aid Counselor?
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