FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID 1. Apply for a FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov. The FSA ID application is for students and /or parents who need to electronically sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 2. Complete the FAFSA via the web at www.studentaid.gov as soon as possible. Make sure that you place Galveston College on your list of schools to receive your FAFSA. You may list up to 10 schools on your FAFSA. Galveston College’s federal school code is 004972. 3. Process time for the application takes approximately 2 weeks. You will receive an email from Galveston College’s Financial Aid Office. Once you respond by submitting all required documentation, the review process takes about 3-4 weeks. The priority deadline date is November 9, 2020 for Spring 2021. 4. For Spring 2021, you will need to submit the 2020-2021 FAFSA. The 2021-2022 FAFSA is required for the 2021-2022 academic year. It is strongly encouraged to submit both applications as soon as possible.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I contact Galveston College’s Financial Aid Office? The Financial Aid Office may be reached by email at finaid@GC.EDU or by phone 409.944.1235. When is the priority deadline date to apply for financial aid? The priority deadline date for applying for financial aid for Spring 2021 is November 9, 2020. Students may still apply after this date. However, the student may need to pay for tuition, fees, and books out of pocket. Aid may be awarded retroactively. Will financial aid pay for my books? Books may be charged to grants, loans, and other scholarships in the Texas Bookstore inside Galveston College. Can I get financial aid if I am a part- time student? Yes, in most cases. When are financial aid refund checks mailed? Refund checks are mailed 14 calendar days after Financial Aid funds have been disbursed to the students account. For Spring 2021 the disbursement date is February 17, 2021. What scholarships are available and how do I apply? Go https://GC.EDU/financial-aid/available-aid/ scholarships/ for the most up to date information.
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