Program Assistant-Financial Analysis Intern
State of South Carolina
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Posted: December 3, 2025 (43 days ago)
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Financial Aid Specialist (3EM25)
State of South Carolina
Aiken Technical College
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$33,339 - $47,509
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping college students and their families navigate financial aid options, including applying for aid, managing loans, and ensuring eligibility for federal, state, and school programs.
The specialist packages aid awards, processes paperwork, handles appeals for academic progress, and adjusts funding based on enrollment changes while providing supportive communication to improve the student experience.
It's a good fit for someone with a bachelor's degree who enjoys working directly with people in a higher education setting and has experience in financial services or student support.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and experience
- Higher education financial aid experience preferred
- Ability to guide students and parents on financial management, aid applications, and loan defaults
- Skills in determining student eligibility and packaging federal, state, and institutional aid
- Proficiency in reviewing files for regulatory compliance and managing aid programs
- Experience processing financial aid documents like the Financial Aid Transmittal Register (FATR)
- Capability to handle academic progress appeals, reinstatement decisions, and enrollment-based aid adjustments
Full Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Guides current and prospective students and parents on financial management, applying for financial aid, and loan default management. Provides communication and services that engage students in such a manner that enhances the student experience. Responsible for processing the Financial Aid Transmittal Register (FATR). Guides students through the Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress appeals process and makes reinstatement decisions. Responsible for coordinating the daily adjustments in aid allocations based on changes in student enrollment status. Performs other duties as assigned, which may include but are not limited to: serving on College committees, maintaining and updating office forms, and conducting group information sessions for students and parents both within the College and throughout the community as assigned.
Packages assigned students with federal, state, and institutional aid and loans. Responsible for determining students' eligibility and making awards.
Reviews assigned student files to ensure all federal, state, and institutional regulatory requirements are met.
Responsible for the management, development, documentation, and reporting of all assigned student financial aid programs.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training and experience.
Qualifications
Higher education financial aid experience preferred.
Additional Information
Aiken Technical College is an equal opportunity employer committed to having diversity throughout the College.
Any requests for reasonable accommodation to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 803-508-7497, or writing to the above address.
Requests for accommodations must be made by the above-stated deadline.
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