**Who this is for** This position is for an experienced financial aid professional based in St. Louis who is dedicated to helping students navigate the complexi
Work type: onsite
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Salary: $50,000 – $65,000/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This position is for an experienced financial aid professional based in St. Louis who is dedicated to helping students navigate the complexities of financing their healthcare education. **Key highlights** As a primary point of contact for financial aid, you will manage federal and institutional funding processes, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and directly support student retention on our physical campus. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 3+ years of experience in financial aid administration with specific expertise in Title IV regulations. - Are proficient in student information systems like CampusNexus, Ellucian, or Banner. - Demonstrate high attention to detail and sound judgment when verifying documentation and determining eligibility. - Are comfortable working in a fast-paced, in-person environment and can effectively communicate complex financial information to students.
About Stepful:
Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers.
In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens.
Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with [a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT](https://www.stepful.com/post/stepful-announces-series-b). [We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025](https://www.stepful.com/post/stepful-named-1-edtech-company-in-us-top-10-globally-times-2025-list).
We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most
Our values:
We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:
Stepful serves learners via online programs as well as in-person at our college, the St. Louis College of Health Careers. We're looking for a Financial Aid Advisor to join this team and help students navigate the financial aid process with confidence. In this role, you'll evaluate eligibility, award aid packages, and serve as a trusted resource for students and families, guiding them through federal, state, and institutional aid programs. You'll also review academic progress, handle appeals, and support payment collection. This is a critical role for student success and retention.
This role is based onsite at our Fenton, Missouri campus and requires in-person presence five days per week to support students directly. This role reports to the Director of Financial Operations.
What you’ll do:
Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.