Financial Aid
Financial Aid Welcome to financial aidATTENTION: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Students may apply for loans for the 2011 - 2012 academic year after July 1, 2011. Log in to Navigator and view your Student Loan Information on the Financial Aid tab. For returning borrowers we MUST have exit counseling confirmation before we will process a new loan. For NEW borrowers, disbursement will be made 30 days AFTER the start of the semester. What is financial aid? Financial aid refers to a variety of federal, state, and local programs that help students who might otherwise be unable to attend school. What are the types of aid? There are four basic types of financial aid: 1) grants, 2) work-study employment, 3) scholarships, and 4) loans. Students must repay educational loans; however, grants, work-study earnings and scholarships need not be repaid. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING LOAN APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 - 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR. Why do we provide financial aid? Although the primary responsibility for meeting college costs rests with the student and his/her family, many families have limited resources and are unable to meet the high cost of post-secondary education. For this reason, financial aid programs have been established to assist students who can document their financial need. How do I apply? Everyone must complete the FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The application is free and you will need to provide information on your income (or your parents) for the previous calendar year. Detailed explanations are on the FAFSA website. What guidelines do we follow? All information on application forms is kept confidential and is used only by the Financial Aid Office, needs-analysis services and federal, state and local program auditors. Our records are audited annually to assure that only qualified students are awarded financial aid and program guidelines are followed. Individuals who receive financial aid must make "satisfactory academic progress" in order to remain eligible. Need help? contact Enrollment Services Jennie Cannon, Work-Study/Scholarships/General Information Karen Chandler, Student Loans/General Information PHONE: 530-938-5500
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