Financial Aid Counselor Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Financial Aid Counselor make in San Francisco, CA? The average Financial Aid Counselor salary in San Francisco, CA is $60,671 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $53,666 and $69,388. 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.

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Financial Aid Counselor

AMDA - Los Angeles , CA

The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for the administration of financial aid awards to students and advising students and parents regarding financial aid matters. The person in this role should ...

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Financial Aid Counselor

George Fox University - Staff and Administrator - Newberg , OR

As a Financial Aid Counselor, you will join a team of people that care deeply for the work we do, the people we serve and the opportunity to continually grow and learn. You will equip students and ...

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Financial Aid Counselor

Charles R. Drew University of Med & Sc - Los Angeles , CA

Financial Aid Counselor DEPARTMENT: Financial Aid/Enrollment Management JOB CODE: FACS DATE: 03/2024 REPORTS TO: Director of Financial Aid GRADE: SS-4 DLSE STATUS: Non-Exempt The Financial Aid ...

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Financial Aid Counselor

St. Mary's University - San Antonio , TX

The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for counseling students and educating parents regarding federal, institutional and state financial aid opportunities and advising them on financial aid ...

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Financial Aid Counselor

Naropa University - Boulder , CO

Financial Aid Counselor We are searching for an experienced Financial Aid Counselor at our Arapahoe Campus facility. Click here to apply: Position Title: Financial Aid Counselor # of Positions to ...

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Student Financial Aid Advisor

Milan Institute - Clovis , CA

Conduct individual financial aid counseling sessions to help students understand their financial aid package, budgeting, and repayment options. * Evaluate financial aid applications, review ...

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What does a Financial Aid Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of a Financial Aid Counselor

Evaluates and renders decisions pertaining to appeals and exceptions to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

December 19, 2022

Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Financial Aid Director, Business Services Director, or the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

February 10, 2023

Reviews incoming financial aid application and any supporting documentation needed to determine the accuracy of the financial and household information reported on the FAFSA through federal verification.

April 18, 2023

Participates and shares in responsibility for interpreting and implementing Federal Methodology, verification requirements, federal and state regulations through reading of FSA handbook, verification guide, and other sources.

May 10, 2023

Works closely with students to establish student financial aid eligibility and maintains a thorough understanding of need analysis and student financial aid eligibility.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Financial Aid Counselor in San Francisco, CA

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53666

69388

60671

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69388

60671

What is the average salary for Financial Aid Counselor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Financial Aid Counselor in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Financial Aid Counselor ranges from $53,666 to $69,388 with the average base salary of $60,671. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,666 to $69,388 with the average total cash compensation of $60,671.

View Average Salary for Financial Aid Counselor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$60,671	$53,666 - $69,388
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$60,671	$53,666 - $69,388

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Financial Aid Counselor Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,666 - $69,388	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,378 - $67,723	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,378 - $67,723	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,299 - $62,449	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,292 - $67,612	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,723 - $62,997	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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