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How much does a College Financial Aid Counselor make in Buffalo, NY? The average College Financial Aid Counselor salary in Buffalo, NY is $46,700 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $41,300 and $53,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

College Financial Aid Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile College Financial Aid Counselor Salary $36,384 Buffalo,NY March 26, 2024
25th Percentile College Financial Aid Counselor Salary $41,300 Buffalo,NY March 26, 2024
50th Percentile College Financial Aid Counselor Salary $46,700 Buffalo,NY March 26, 2024
75th Percentile College Financial Aid Counselor Salary $53,400 Buffalo,NY March 26, 2024
90th Percentile College Financial Aid Counselor Salary $59,500 Buffalo,NY March 26, 2024
25% $41,300 10% $36,384 90% $59,500 75% $53,400 $46,700 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The College Financial Aid Counselor decides to award scholarships, grants, and other monetary rewards. Administers the financial aid program and provides application counseling. Being a College Financial Aid Counselor requires a bachelor's degree. Audits and reconciles financial aid accounts. In addition, College Financial Aid Counselor typically reports to a supervisor. Being a College Financial Aid Counselor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a College Financial Aid Counselor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    College Financial Aid Counselor

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Associate Student Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed.

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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