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 Admissions Financial Aid Florida Community College offers many
types of financial assistance to students who would otherwise
be unable to further their education without such support.
Depending on the type of aid, eligibility is based on one or
more of the following criteria: financial need of the individual
(in the case of dependent students family need is used), educational
costs, academic achievement, availability of funds, disability
and/or special talent. Inquiries regarding financial aid should
be directed to the Enrollment Services/Financial Aid Office
on the student's home campus. A student’s home campus is his/her point of contact
for academic advising, financial aid advising and disbursement
of checks. In addition, information on financial aid requirements, forms and awards is available on our Web site through Artemis.
Applying for Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine eligibility for federal financial aid, state aid and institutional scholarships. Students should apply early, preferably before March 15, each year. The application is available at local high schools, campus enrollment services/financial aid office and on the Web at Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application is to be completed by the student and the student’s family and mailed to the address on the application or transmitted via the Web. It is strongly recommended students apply online to reduce errors and expedite processing of the financial aid application. Once the application is processed, the results of the federal analysis are sent to the schools listed on the application. The student will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) via mail or e–mail. Students may also be required to submit additional documents to their home campus Enrollment Services/Financial Aid Office. Financial aid is not automatically renewed each year. To continue receiving financial aid, students must reapply each year. As financial circumstances change from year to year, the award amount may be different each year. Financial aid is awarded for the academic year and credited toward tuition and fees each semester. Financial aid enrollment and disbursements are based on classes required for the student’s program of study. If students choose to take classes outside their program of study, they may be required to pay the cost from their own resources. Students taking classes at two different institutions at the same time can only receive aid at their home institution and an official consortium agreement must be approved.  Types of Financial Aid Programs require an enrollment of at least six credits per term unless otherwise indicated. Pell Grant — A federal grant awarded when the student does not have a B.S./B.A. degree or equivalent. Amounts range from $400 to $4,310 per academic year. The amount received depends on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the cost of attendance at Florida Community College and enrollment status. Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) — A need-based federal grant program for students who are U.S. citizens and enrolled in the first and second year of an undergraduate degree program. Students must be a Pell Grant recipient within the same award year and attend full-time. Students must have completed a “rigorous” secondary school program of study, as determined by the state of local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education. An eligible student may receive an Academic Competitiveness Grant (AC Grant) of up to $750 for the first academic year of study and up to $1,300 for the second academic year of study. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) — A federal grant that is awarded when a student demonstrates exceptional need and does not have a B.S./B.A. degree or equivalent. Funding is limited. College Work-Study Program (CWS) — A federal work program that provides jobs to help pay for educational expenses. This program encourages community service and work related to the student’s course of study. Students will be paid at least the federal minimum wage and can work 10 to 20 hours per week. Funding is limited. Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan — A low interest loan provided by an approved lender. The subsidized Stafford loan is awarded based on need. Interest is paid by the government while the student is enrolled at least half-time. Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan — A low interest loan provided by an approved lender. The unsubsidized Stafford loan is available regardless of need. However, the loan can not exceed the Cost of Attendance and the student is responsible for interest payments while in school. Parent Plus Loan — A loan available to parents of dependent students to help pay for their educational expenses. Parents are required to demonstrate credit worthiness. Parents will begin repaying both the principle and the interest while the student is enrolled in college. Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) — A need-based program for full-time undergraduate students. Recipients must meet Florida residency requirements for state student aid, and be enrolled in an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. program. Funding is limited. Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) Part-Time — Students who meet the full-time FSAG eligibility requirements may be eligible if they enroll for 6-11 credits. Funding is limited and awards may be for one term only. Florida Public Postsecondary Career Education Student Assistance Grant (FSAG-CE) Program — A need-based grant program available to Florida residents enrolled in certificate programs of 450 or more clock hours/or 15 credit hours at a participating community college. Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP): A need-based program providing eligible Florida students work experiences to compliment and reinforce their educational and career goals. For more information, visit the FWEP Web page. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program— A merit scholarship awarded to Florida high school graduates. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits and meet Florida residency requirements for state student aid. Recipients must be enrolled in an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. program to receive 100 percent tuition reimbursement. Dual enrollment and early admissions students are ineligible to receive the Bright Futures scholarship at FCCJ. Star Opportunity Grant (formerly Institutional Needs Fund) — A Florida Community College institutional grant for students enrolled in an eligible program for at least six credits per term who meet certain eligibility requirements. Funding is limited. Post Secondary Adult Vocational Grant (PSAV) — A Florida Community College institutional grant for students enrolled in an eligible PSAV program. Recipients must be enrolled for at least six workforce credits and must meet certain eligibility requirements. Funding is limited. Scholarships — For more information, see scholarships. Additional Grants Child Care Grants Child care grants are available for eligible students with dependent children. The grants pay up to 80 percent of eligible child care costs. For more information, contact the campus enrollment services/financial aid office. Talent Grants For Athletics, Visual and Performing Arts and Co-Curricular Activities Talent grants are awarded to selected students
based on a specified talent. Recipients are selected through
an audition or other demonstration of talent. Grants are given
for athletics, fine arts, as well as for participation in certain
extracurricular organizations.
Log on to Artemis to obtain more information on specific scholarships and grants that may be available. Qualifying for Aid To be eligible for federal, state and institutional aid students must meet the following criteria:
Title IV Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Students are only allowed to attempt a limited number of hours under federal financial aid guidelines. All students receiving Title IV financial aid funds must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in order to receive Title IV funds. Academic history is reviewed for all students applying for financial aid, regardless of whether financial aid has been previously received. Students are not evaluated for the first 12 credits attempted which may include college and/or workforce credits attempted, either at Florida Community College or transfer credits (including remedial ESL/EAP). Once the student attempts more than 12 credits, the policy will apply for all credits attempted. All students receiving aid must successfully complete a minimum of 67% of cumulative credit hours attempted and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in order to continue receiving Title IV financial aid funds. SAP will be evaluated yearly, after the spring semester, for the following academic year. Students enrolled in one–year or less certificate or vocational programs will have grades reviewed at the end of the fall and spring terms. (Successfully completed grades: A, B, C, D, S, NG — Unsuccessful grades: U, W, F, FN, I.) Failure to meet these standards may impact the student’s eligibility for financial aid and ability to register. Please contact the financial aid advisor on your campus for further information. 150% Rule Students receiving financial aid will have their aid terminated once they exceed 150% of the number of credits needed to complete their degree or certificate program. This regulation applies to all students, including those that have not previously received financial aid. For example, a student working toward an A.A. degree needs 60 hours to graduate. Once the student attempts more than 90 hours he/she is no longer eligible for financial aid. (60 hrs x 150% = 90 hrs) Under extenuating circumstances the 150% rule may be appealed. The 150% rule applies to all classes attempted by the student, including remedial, vocational and transfer hours. Students must make other arrangements to pay their tuition and fees if their financial aid is terminated and they do not appeal or their appeal is denied. Appeals Procedure Students whose aid is cancelled may appeal this decision only if there are extenuating circumstances (medical or personal problems). To appeal, the student must complete and return the appeal form to the home campus Enrollment Services/Financial Aid Office. All supporting documentation must be attached or the appeal form wil not be accepted. After reviewing the written appeal and all documentation, the campus dean will notify the student in writing with his/her decision. All aid remains cancelled until the student receives written notification that the appeal was approved for the next period of enrollment. The dean reserves the right to limit the student’s enrollment to less than full–time. Remedial Courses Financial aid will not pay for more than 30 remedial credits attempted. Audited Classes/Challenged Exams Financial aid will not pay for audited classes or challenged exams. Verification Each year at least 30 percent of financial aid applicants are randomly selected for verification as required by the Department of Education. If selected for verification, the student must provide additional documentation (e.g.: federal income tax returns/W–2s, proof of citizenship, Social Security, etc.) before financial aid can be awarded. Repayment Title IV financial aid recipients who officially withdraw from all classes during the first 60% of the academic term will be subject to repayment terms as outlined by the Department of Education. If disbursement has already been made to the student, it is the student’s responsibility to repay all funds due. Federal regulations require a formula be used based on number of calendar days in the term and the number of days attended by the student before withdrawal to determine how much financial aid was “earned” by the student. The difference between aid disbursed and aid earned will be used to calculate how much the student must repay. Information on the Return of Title IV Funds policy is available at each campus Enrollment Services/Financial Aid Office. If the student unofficially withdraws (stops attending) or student’s academic transcript reflects unsuccessful completion of all courses, Florida Community College will have student aid calculated on 50% of the term. Documentation of an academic–related activity, including notification from the faculty, may be used to recalculate aid based on the last date of attendance. Students with Disabilities Eligibility for State Financial Aid Students with documented disabilities for whom part–time enrollment is a necessary accommodation are eligible for State Financial Assistance, including the Florida Student Assistance Grant. This affects students with documented disabilities who are currently enrolled or who desire to enroll in future terms. Additional information is available in the Disabilities Office on campus. Disclaimer This section provides general financial aid information only. It is accurate as of the date this catalog was printed, but is not meant to be a complete list of all financial aid regulations. If financial aid standards of academic progress are changed, the new requirements will supersede those listed in this catalog. Florida Community College reserves the right to cancel or amend financial aid awards based on a change in funding or other reasons specified by federal and state regulations. Veterans Affairs Veterans benefits are a form of student aid awarded to eligible individuals based on their military service. There are currently five programs provided under Title 38 of the United States Code which authorizes payment of educational benefits to eligible individuals.
A veterans representative is located in the Enrollment Services/Financial Aid Office on each campus to provide forms and information pertaining to educational assistance for veterans. The following action must be taken once the veteran student has been admitted to the College.
Inquiries relating to benefits should be directed to the VA agency that is providing the benefits. Once students have been certified, they are required to notify the campus Enrollment Services/Financial Aid Office each time they make a change in enrollment. Certification Restrictions The College’s Veterans Affairs Office will audit all courses for enrolled students who are eligible to receive benefits. There are restrictions as to the programs and courses for which students will be certified.
Attendance Policy Veterans in vocational programs are allowed two days of unexcused absences per class per calendar month. Excused absences are those occurring for the reasons cited hereafter and officially accepted by the VA certifying official.
Documentation of excused absences must be submitted no later than the 10th calendar day of the month following the month in which the absences occurred. All unexcused absences are reported to the Veterans Administration. Partial days of absence are converted to full days. Veterans reported for failure to attend class will be contacted by the College Veterans Affairs Office. Without a satisfactory explanation and immediate resumption of attendance, veterans will be reported to the VA as having terminated attendance in that course. Individuals reported for excessive absence will be eligible for recertification at the beginning of the following term providing other enrollment criteria are met. Deferment and Short–Term Loans One deferment of tuition charges per year is available for veteran students who qualify. The VA deferment due date is determined as follows.
Note: Failure to pay may result in disenrollment.
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