Click on the Financial Aid TV link to find answers to your basic questions about the financial aid process; eligibility; and types of aid, such as grants, loans, and Florida Bright Futures. Each video is only 1-2 minutes in length and explains important financial aid topics in an easy to understand style and format.
LATEST NEWS - ** IMPORTANT **
Notice to Federal Work-Study Students: The last day for spring employment is MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012. There are no work-study funds available for summer. Check with your supervisor to see if student assistant funds are available for summer. Federal work-study will begin again on August 23, 2012.
NEW Process starting for Fall 2012! Student aid will only disburse for preparatory coursework and courses required for your academic program.
Please note: Effective July 1, 2012, students must have a standard high school diploma or equivalent to receive federal aid.
Important: Federal Aid Application Changes for 2012-13 The electronic federal aid application (FAFSA) for 2012-13 allows you to import tax information from your completed 2011 federal tax return using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. It is strongly encouraged that you select this option if you (your parents and/or spouse) have completed the required returns.
If your FAFSA is selected for verification and you filed a paper FAFSA or did not use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool for your electronic FAFSA, you will need to submit IRS transcripts for all persons reporting taxable income on your aid application. Instructions for obtaining IRS transcripts are on the required verification worksheet (available on our web site under FORMS). Please note: We cannot accept copies of federal tax returns if your file is selected for verification; we must have IRS transcripts.
Important Spring/Summer Dates
March 30
Current students with remaining Pell eligibility will have Pell awards posted for summer.
April 2
The Financial Aid Office will begin loading processed 2012-13 FAFSA applications.
April 9-13
Financial Aid Awareness Week. Prizes include scholarships and bookstore gift cards.
April 16
Summer loan application available on Panther Web.
May 7
Last day for spring term Federal Work-Study (FWS) employment. There will be no FWS opportunities for summer.
May 8
Satisfactory Academic Progress will be run for all currently enrolled students. Summer aid will be cancelled on this date for students who fail SAP and for students who graduated in May.
May 9-22
Summer bookstore charges available for students with excess summer aid. Note: This will be the only opportunity to charge your summer books against your expected financial aid.
May 30
Summer aid disbursed for students enrolled in sessions 1 and 2.
July 11
Summer aid disbursed for students enrolled in session 3.
Pell Grant Calculator! [Click Pell Grant Calculator on left nav bar or on image] You'll need your EFC to enter on the calculator. Your EFC is listed on your Student Aid Report (SAR). Your SAR summarizes the information you submitted on your FAFSA.
Net Price Calculator! Planning and financing a college education is as easy as 1-2-3! Use our new Net Price Calculator to estimate your educational expenses and grant assistance for 2011-12.
Deadlines
SAP Appeals
October 1st
Last day to submit a Financial Aid SAP Appeal for Fall term
March 1st
Last day to submit a Financial Aid SAP Appeal for Spring term
July 1st
Last day to submit a Financial Aid SAP Appeal for Summer
Loans
July 15th
Last day to submit a loan application for a Summer term loan
December 1st
Last day to submit a loan application for a Fall term loan. (Deadline does not apply to fall/spring loans.)
April 15th
Last day to submit a loan application for a Spring term loan.
Verification - To receive a loan or federal work-study for a specific term, required verification documents must be received by the dates listed below:
Fall
November 1
Spring
April 1
Summer
July 1
Financial aid is more than just student loans. There are grants available from Federal, State of Florida and College sources. Aid is available to full-time or part-time students in all of our two-year programs and most shorter term vocational courses.
How to apply. It doesn't cost anything to apply, but students need to be citizens or permanent residents. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You'll find the first step to be very easy - getting your own Personal Identification Number (PIN).
After receiving your PIN and filing your income tax returns, you and your family should complete the FAFSA. This site also has instructions for families who don't file a federal income tax return. The online website provides a toll free - "800" - number and a complete version in Spanish.
