
Student Loan Counselor/Advisor
Listing checked November 15, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $20–60/hr
- Location
- RemoteUnited States
- Job type
- contract
- Openings
- 10
- Posted
- November 12, 2026
Overview
micro1 is seeking U.S.-based Student Loan Counselors/Advisors for a remote contract project focused on federal student loan servicing. You’ll create borrower scenarios and cited reference answers, then review expert responses for accuracy, clarity, and policy compliance. Your subject-matter input will help train AI systems; prior AI experience is not required. The work calls for current knowledge of federal loan rules, repayment options, and borrower relief programs.
What You'll Do6
- Write realistic questions based on common borrower concerns and federal student loan situations.
- Prepare authoritative answers that reflect current federal guidance and cite official sources.
- Review other experts’ responses for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable policy.
- Flag inaccurate, unclear, or outdated material for further review.
- Keep current with federal student loan rules, policy changes, and relief programs relevant to borrowers.
- Work with a virtual network of experts to improve the quality and reliability of training data.
Requirements4
- Bring knowledge of federal student loans, repayment plans, and forgiveness or relief programs.
- Use careful attention to detail when reviewing complex borrower situations and documentation.
- Manage remote project work with organization and self-direction.
- No previous AI experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications4
- Recent hands-on borrower advising experience in nonprofit student loan counseling, college financial aid, or federal loan servicing.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with an emphasis on clarity and empathy.
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal student loan programs.
- Current understanding of federal policy changes affecting student loans and borrower relief options.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate brings practical knowledge of federal student loans and can explain borrower options with care and precision. Recent counseling, financial aid, or loan-servicing experience is a plus, as is comfort managing remote project work.
Salary Insight
The contract pays $20 to $60 per hour.
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