Verification Specialist

Position

Verification Specialist

This position is responsible for processing FAFSA applications selected for additional review by the U.S. Department of Education. The role focuses on verifying documentation and identifying, assessing, and resolving conflicting information to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal regulations. The role will focus on the review and clearance of federal C-Codes (C-Flags) and other eligibility-related requirements. This position collects and reviews financial aid documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, including FAFSA data, federal tax returns, financial aid transcripts, citizenship, veteran status, loan defaults, and other documents.

Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note:

Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

• This position is responsible for processing FAFSA applications selected for additional review by the U.S. Department of Education.
• The role focuses on verifying documentation and identifying, assessing, and resolving conflicting information to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
• The role will focus on the review and clearance of federal C-Codes (C-Flags) and other eligibility-related requirements.
• This position collects and reviews financial aid documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, including FAFSA data, federal tax returns, financial aid transcripts, citizenship, veteran status, loan defaults, and other documents.

• The incumbent provides assistance and information to students and parents regarding federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs and supports the correction and updating of financial aid records during the application process.
• This position works closely with students and parents to obtain required documentation, analyze information, identify errors or discrepancies, and make appropriate corrections to ensure aid eligibility and compliance.

• Previous experience working in Financial Aid including knowledge of the Federal Financial Aid Verification and C-Flag policies.
• Experience working in systems such as Banner, CRM Systems, and Digital Data Storage such as Perceptive Content or Soft Docs.
• Experience with Microsoft and Google Suite;
  Intermediate skills preferred
• Attention to detail and demonstrated problem solving abilities, and independently producing work that is accurate with very few errors
• Student-centered focus, with excellent communication skills; ability to collaborate in a team environment

Reese

8:00 am - 5:00 pm;
Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. This position may be eligible for a telework schedule once onboarding into position is complete and with supervisor approval.

This section was previously titled “Primary Purpose of Position” in the original description and is included here for continuity:
This position is responsible for processing FAFSA applications selected for additional review by the U.S. Department of Education. The role focuses on verifying documentation and identifying, assessing, and resolving conflicting information to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal regulations. The role will focus on the review and clearance of federal C-Codes (C-Flags) and other eligibility-related requirements. This position collects and reviews financial aid documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, including FAFSA data, federal tax returns, financial aid transcripts, citizenship, veteran status, loan defaults, and other documents.

Posting date: 02/05/2026
Closing date: 02/15/2026
Proposed Hire Date: 03/02/2026

• The finalist…