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FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID AT GTCC: #1 - Create a Federal Student ID (FSA ID). All students applying for financial aid must have a FSA ID to access and e-sign documents online. A parent must have a different FSA ID if the student is considered a dependent student. Please go to fsaid.ed.gov where you will create a username and password, enter your date of birth, Social Security number, and set up security questions and answers. The same FSA ID will be used each year to electronically apply for federal student aid so keep a record of it. #2 - Submit the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) All students who wish to be considered for financial aid must complete a FAFSA. Apply online at www.fafsa.gov. Be sure to list GTCC as one of the schools to receive your information. GTCC’s school code is 004838. Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, available within the FAFSA, could save time later if the student is selected for verification. (See #4 below.) #3 – Student Aid Report (SAR) You will receive an email notification that your FAFSA has been received and processed. If you didn’t provide an email address on the FAFSA, you should receive a Student Aid Report in the mail approximately two weeks after submitting your FAFSA online. Check the SAR for accuracy and make sure that GTCC is listed as a recipient of your information. #4 – Submit all requested paperwork When we receive your FAFSA results from the Department of Education, we will email you at your GTCC email address if we need additional documents. Submit all requested documents promptly. Many of the documents will be completed electronically and are available on your Financial Aid Checklist page. You may be asked to submit copies of Tax Return Transcripts or other documentation to complete your financial aid application. If you did not choose or were not qualified to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when completing the FAFSA, you can order or print the Tax Return Transcript by accessing www.irs.gov and clicking on “Get a Transcript of Your Tax Records.” If you are not eligible for the grant programs, you must still submit all requested documents to be eligible for other aid, including scholarships, work-study, or loans. Always keep a copy of any document submitted for your files.
FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST • Submit your GTCC Admissions Application. Visit success.gtcc.edu for more information about how to apply. • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa. gov. You may go to gtcc.financialaidtv.com for tutorials on how to complete the FAFSA. Be sure to list GTCC as one of the schools to receive your information. The School Code for GTCC is 004838. • Activate your GTCC email account. From www.gtcc.edu click the My.GTCC icon on the top right-hand corner and then click WebAdvisor. When the login page appears, use your username/id and temporary password to begin. • Check your GTCC email account for additional information. You will be contacted at your GTCC email account approximately 7 to 10 days after you submit the FAFSA. This email will tell you if you have any additional documentation that must be completed or turned in to complete your file. • To check your status, go to selfservice.gtcc.edu and click on “Financial Aid Checklist.” You will be notified at your GTCC email account when your request for aid is processed, but the self-service option will permit you to check your financial status at any time. Financial Statements and Financial Aid Award letters will be available to print via self-service at all times.
AWARD NOTIFICATIONS
Financial Aid award letter notifications are emailed to students at their GTCC email address once the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any required follow-up documents are processed. Award letters will be available at selfservice.gtcc.edu.
AWARD CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Be sure to read ALL materials accompanying your award letter for conditions attached to your award. Proration of awards may occur if you are not a full-time student. Read the Financial Aid Award Supplement referenced on your award letter for important information.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The GTCC scholarship application is available at financialaid.gtcc.edu/scholarships and has a priority due date in late spring each year. Be sure to check the GTCC website for the specific due date and a link to the online application. Announcements of outside scholarship opportunities are also available on our website throughout the year. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA and the scholarship application each year. Please note that students may receive scholarship funds in addition to grant, loans, and work-study funds.
LOANS
Student loans are shown on your award letter in a Pending status in order to show your maximum eligibility. You must officially accept your loan awards at selfservice.gtcc.edu by clicking on “Review and accept your Financial Aid Award Package” under your Financial Aid Checklist. New borrowers must complete all of the required Entrance Counseling steps and the Master Promissory Note as outlined in the Acceptance process. Student loans are disbursed in three installments per semester. You must be enrolled at least half time (6 or more credit hours) throughout the term to remain eligible for all disbursements. Additional information is available at financialaid.gtcc.edu.
FINANCIAL AID DISBURSEMENT
Financial Aid is awarded by the Financial Aid Office, but is disbursed by the GTCC Finance Office. Federal and State grants awarded for the academic year are disbursed in two installments (one each semester) based on the number of credits you are registered for each term. Student loans are disbursed three times during each semester.
SUMMER SCHOOL FINANCIAL AID
Funding for summer school is available under certain circumstances. For more information, please contact us.
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A COMPUTER
We have computers for student use in Enrollment Services. We are located on the second floor of the Medlin Campus Center, Jamestown Campus. If you have any questions, please stop by to see us.
For more information on financial aid at GTCC, please visit our website at: financialaid.gtcc.edu