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Financial Aid Advisor

20–50/hr

Remote

contract

10 openings

Posted November 12, 2026

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Listing checked November 13, 2026 · pay as published by micro1

Key details

Pay: $20–50/hr
Location: Remote
Job type: contract
Openings: 10
Posted: November 12, 2026

Overview

micro1 seeks Financial Aid Advisors to bring their domain knowledge to a project that improves financial aid processes and support. Your input will help train next-generation AI systems, shaping how models learn and reason about financial aid. No AI experience is needed; your expertise in federal and state financial aid regulations is what counts. This is a remote contractor role where you review scenarios, craft responses, and offer expert commentary.

What You'll Do6

Evaluate financial aid scenarios and documentation, then provide detailed, accurate feedback.
Draft and refine written answers to hypothetical student questions about eligibility, processes, compliance, and best practices.
Give expert commentary on federal, state, institutional, and private aid resources.
Spot common challenges and misconceptions in financial aid advising, and suggest communication strategies to address them.
Work with project coordinators to ensure guidance for AI development is accurate and clear.
Provide examples of written and verbal interactions that model professional, empathetic, and compliant advising.

Requirements7

Extensive experience advising students or families on financial aid options, processes, and requirements.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations and documentation standards.
Proven ability to explain complex financial information clearly in writing and speech.
Expertise with various aid programs, including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.
Strong attention to detail and ability to catch nuances in policy and practice.
Comfort working independently and managing deliverables in a remote project setting.
Passion for helping others navigate financial aid and a commitment to accessible, accurate information.

Who Should Apply

Financial aid professionals with deep knowledge of federal and state regulations and a knack for clear communication. You should be comfortable working remotely, managing your own deliverables, and explaining complex aid topics in writing and speech. A passion for helping students and families navigate financial aid is key.

Salary Insight

Pay ranges from $20 to $50 per hour, depending on the candidate. The exact rate is discussed during the hiring process.

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$70/hour

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Financial Aid AdvisingFederal And State Financial Aid RegulationsWritten And Verbal CommunicationAttention To DetailRemote Work Self Management

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