Financial Aid Verification Counselor

Financial Aid Verification Counselor University of Colorado Colorado Springs Financial Aid Verification Counselor - 39813 University Staff Description Financial Aid Verification Counselor Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies Who We Are The University of Colorado Colorado Springs ( (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Financial Aid Verification Counselor to join our team UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs ( is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery-a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle. Salary/Pay Range : $45,000 - $55,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions. Work Location: On-Site Benefits at a Glance ( At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer: + Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave. + Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices. + Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options. + Further Your Education: Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth. + Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development. + Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator ( to get the complete picture Summary This position is focused on the proper administration of financial aid verification processes, managing the accuracy of student aid applications by reviewing tax documents, resolving FAFSA data discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. They advise students on eligibility, package financial aid, and verify information to authorize disbursement. This position manages and maintains core financial aid verification processes within Campus Solutions, administers and reconciles aid corrections, changes, and counsels students on the verification process. This position also manages student workers who assist in the functions of the position. This position is directly responsible for the proper operation of software processes that award and disburse over $110 million in federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid to over 9,000 students. This occupation relies heavily on Federal Financial Aid knowledge along with a strong emphasis in student aid counseling and data analysis. This position is relied upon to ensure that the financial aid office is administering aid correctly to students according to Federal and State law, so knowledge and comprehension of regulations is critical both to the office and to the University at large. Essential Functions The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: + (60%) Operations and counseling + Daily advising and counseling of students and families on all aspects of the financial aid process. + Review of student documents collected for verification and correcting discrepant data. + Image student and parent documents, query creation, review of verification rules and interpreting federal policy in terms of institutional action and responsibility. + Running of system queries to maintain a timely response to document receipt and continue to uphold the office's compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations, evaluation of suspended ISIRs, adjusting aid and overawards and assisting in other IT related tasks. + Review of financial aid documents that need resolved and the updating of the student information system. + Make changes to student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and financial aid awards when applicable. + Comment student file for discrepant data and seek resolution from the student either through mailings, e-mails, or phone calls. + Research applicable U.S. Department of Education directive and/or Internal Revenue Service publications for the proper handling and resolution of student files. + Ensure queries are run and worked as needed for optimal processing of aid. + Seek to automate processes where applicable and work with the more technical staff in office for the successful understanding and deployment of automation. + Increase the student budgets and thereby increase the eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid because of extraordinary expenses. + Review the students' documentation and request for the increase and approve or disapprove the adjustment. + Adjust financial aid awards to student (increase/decrease) after new information is received. This could be from a change in enrollment status, family income, housing status, third party payments, assets, size of family or number of household members enrolled in college. Adjustments to aid could include grants, loans, and/or work study. + Deal with the highly technical field of

Created: 2026-05-11