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22 reviews
4.0
2 Feb 2021
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Pros

The work environment is good. The employees there are all friendly and happy to help each other. The job itself is fairly straightforward once you understand the fundamentals of how Financial Aid works. You will gain a lot of useful knowledge that can be used to help those close to you.

Cons

Management can be slow to adopt changes and suggestions that can improve the workflow of the office or they ignore them all together. Repetitive position where after a year or two, the work tends to repeat itself.

5.0
13 May 2025
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Pros

Wonderful learning experience with amazing staff, co-workers who all create a beautiful work environment!

Cons

I wish I could work there more but capped hours at 20.

4.0
18 Jan 2022

Peer Mentor

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Pros

Great environment to work and enjoyed the staff.

Cons

I had limited benefits because I was an independent state contractor

3.0
24 Aug 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Good working environment to work with

Cons

J.D not defined properly in the job

4.0
23 Aug 2021

Great Work Environment

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Friendly and helpful staff when new hire

Cons

Large campus can be impersonal at times

4.0
27 May 2022
Recommend
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Pros

great work environment. flexible. remote option available. great co workers.

Cons

pay could be better. some benefits can be included. paid once a month.

5.0
20 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive and approachable leadership Positive and inclusive work environment Clear communication and expectations Opportunities to develop organizational and communication skills Meaningful work directly supporting students and program operations

Cons

Some days can get very busy during peak program periods Limited long-term roles due to seasonal structure Processes can sometimes be slow due to university system approvals

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