Returning eligible students are notified via their College email and referred to myPEAK for award listings. Students not enrolled are notified of aid eligibility by mail. For students enrolling for the fall semester, packaging and award notifications typically begin April 1, the Financial Aid Office Priority Deadline. For students not enrolled for fall and are attending the spring semester, notifications generally are sent in early November. Eligible students receive notification outlining awards being offered, and terms and conditions of the awards. Most awards are based upon financial need, and eligible students generally are awarded a combination of types of awards, referred to as a "financial aid package." This "package" is usually comprised of grant/scholarship, loan, and work-study opportunities. Non-eligible students are notified regarding ineligibility for aid and if applicable, the process for appeal.
A sample cost of attendance budget, used for financial aid purposes during 2012-2013, for a full-time, in-county commuter student living with parents, is listed below:
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Tuition and Fees |
$4,360 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
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Transportation |
$1,000 |
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Room and Board |
$2,250 |
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Miscellaneous |
$500 |
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Total |
$9,310 |
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General Application Eligibility Criteria
To apply for assistance, students MUST:
- be U.S. citizens or permanent residents;
- provide the Admissions Office with either a high school transcript or a high school equivalency diploma;
- be enrolled or planning to enroll for at least six (6) credits for most programs; Federal Pell Grant eligibility has been extended to less than half-time students.
- be enrolled in a major on a degree-seeking basis leading to an Associate of Arts Degree or Certificate offered by the College. (NOTE: Students enrolling on a
non-degree seeking basis are not eligible for financial aid. Some financial aid
programs will not cover the College's Certificate Programs. Contact the Financial
Aid Office for details.)
- not be in default status on a previously secured student loan;
- not owe a refund due to an overpayment received from a federal or state student aid program;
- be making satisfactory academic progress.
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