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Financial Aid Officer Salary

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Updated: 17 May 2013

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Financial Aid Officer 2013 Total Pay (?

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$26,226 - $46,590

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MEDIAN: $35,225

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Financial Aid Officer Job Listings

Financial Aid Officer - Arlington, VA

May 16

The Art Institutes - Arlington, VA

negotiate and finalize student financial plans consistent with financial planning policies and procedures... more concentrated financial aid/EDE software programs... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$17K	$34K	$51K
Salary	$27,753 - $49,596
Bonus	$0.00 - $1,011
Commission	$0.00 - $0.00
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$26,226 - $46,590
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 17 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 217

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Financial Aid Officer Tasks

Verify and certify loan applications, then follow through to collections, including all documentation.
Assist students and parents with paperwork, eligibility questions, and handling awards.
Create, negotiate, and communicate financial aid plans for students that fit with existing resources and policies.
Oversee specific programs like the federal work-study program, exchange/visiting students, Title IV, etc.

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Companies and Industries for Financial Aid Officer Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


College or University	$28,680 - $48,864
Education	$28,352 - $49,502
Technical and Trade School	$27,316 - $48,398
Financial Aid Services	$29,241 - $50,087
Public K-12 Education	$28,187 - $49,589

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Key Statistics for Financial Aid Officer Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 81%			Male 19%
Salary:	$30,961 - $44,758			$32,990 - $45,472

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

65%

5-9 years

19%

10-19 years

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$27,391 - $46,909
Associate's Degree	$28,500 - $44,682
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Business Management	$38,000 - $46,000

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 76%		Dental: 70%
	Vision: 56%		None: 19%

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