Financial Aid OFfice Staffing Solutions for Higher Education
Financial Aid Office Interim Staffing
At CU Consulting, we provide interim staffing and leadership support for college and university financial aid offices — from counselors to directors. Our team steps in to stabilize operations, meet deadlines, and restore confidence among students, families, and campus partners.
We understand the pressure institutions face during peak processing periods and leadership transitions. That’s why our consultants deliver hands‑on assistance with every critical function, including:
- File review (Federal and Institutional Methodology)
- Verification, awarding, and packaging
- Pell Grant and Direct Loan origination, disbursement, and reconciliation
- State and private loan processing
- Professional judgment and financial aid appeals
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations
- Entrance and exit counseling
- Reporting requirements (FISAP, NCAA, state reports)
- ISIR data loads and system management
Beyond day‑to‑day operations, we manage special projects such as technology implementation, compliance reviews, and process improvement initiatives — ensuring your office runs efficiently and remains audit‑ready.
When CU Consulting provides interim leadership, we don’t just fill a gap — we strengthen your foundation. We evaluate compensation structures, help recruit your next Director, and build a sustainable staffing model that supports long‑term success.
Allow us to handle the heavy lifting. We’ll help your institution meet deadlines, reduce staff stress, and deliver the level of service students and families deserve.
Because when financial aid works, enrollment works.