Financial Aid Specialist II

Job overview

The Financial Aid Specialist II role is onsite at CT State Three Rivers in Norwich, CT. Compensation is approximately $72,097 per year. Connecticut State Community College provides accessible education to students across Connecticut and neighboring states. The specialist helps operate financial aid programs and guides students and families through applications, eligibility, awards, and documentation. The role supports student access and retention by processing aid accurately, resolving application issues, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.

What you'll do

• Maintain the student-facing financial aid counter
• assist with FAFSA completion, financial literacy, and workshops
• explain eligibility, application status, awards, and documentation
• resolve verification and conflicting-information cases
• review student records and loan requests
• monitor satisfactory academic progress
• maintain regulatory knowledge
• train and lead student workers as needed
• prepare reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

financial aid specialist ii

norwich ct

onsite

community college

student financial aid

fafsa

financial literacy

student services

federal aid regulations

loan processing

satisfactory academic progress

$72,097/year

connecticut state community college

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous leave policies, multiple retirement plan options, health insurance choices, supplemental retirement and family protection benefits, and tuition reimbursement if applicable.

Why this role

The posting notes that occasional evening or weekend work may occur and that the position is not remote.

About the employer

Connecticut State Community College is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.