2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXto SFCC, you will be given a prorated time frame to earn adegree based on the amount of transfer hours. The 150percent rule is the most allowed by federal regulations. Forexample: if you transfer with 30 hours, you will only be allowedto take another 45 hours before you are expected tograduate and therefore lose eligibility.Applying for Financial AidFinancial Aid files must be completed at least three (3)weeks prior to registration in order for you to utilize yourawards towards payment of your tuition and books. Ifyour file is incomplete prior to registration, you mustcome prepared to pay for your own tuition and books.You will be reimbursed, if eligible, to the extent of youreligibility.You must reapply each year for financial aid. Awards arenot renewed automatically.1. Complete and mail the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid/Renewal (FAFSA), or apply online atwww.fafsa.ed.gov. In Step 6 of the application, theschool code for South Florida Community College is001522. The FAFSA must be completed if you are interestedin any federal grants, work-study, and/or studentloans at SFCC. The FAFSA is available in the FinancialAid Office, at various SFCC Campuses/Centers. Applyas soon as possible after January 1.2. Complete an application for admission to SFCC. Youracademic records (i.e., high school transcript, GED,and college transcript) and other supporting documentsmust be submitted to the Admissions Office asspecified by Admissions personnel. If you previouslyattended any other post secondary institutions theabove information must be received by the AdmissionOffice before the FAO can determine your eligibility foraid. SFCC Financial Aid Office (FAO) must receive thisinformation before the College can determine your eligibilityfor aid.3. The FAO will receive your Electronic Student Aid Report(ISAR) from the processor as long as SFCC was listedas one of your schools in Step 6 on the FAFSA. You, thestudent, will also receive your Student Aid Report (SAR)within 4 weeks if mailed and within 2 weeks if done viaInternet. If you do not receive your SAR within this time,you may want to call the processor at (800) 433-3243from 8a.m. through midnight (Eastern Time) or checkonline at www.fafsa.ed.gov.4. The SAR indicates your expected family contribution,which is used to determine your eligibility for financialaid. The SAR also lists the information you recordedon your FAFSA. You must check your information foraccuracy.5. Additional information/forms may be requested by theFAO (i.e., Income Tax Forms, W2’s), if you are selectedfor a process called Verification.6. Complete the SFCC Foundation’s Scholarship Application.The priority deadline dates are:Awards for High School Graduates(apply through H.S.)Mid-MarchFall Term Awards June 1Spring Term Awards October 15Summer Term Awards March 1Completed applications and all supporting documentsmust be submitted to the FAO of SFCC, 600 W. CollegeDrive, Avon Park, FL 33825.7. A separate application is required if you are applyingfor a Federal Stafford Subsidized or UnsubsidizedLoan. Applications are available in the FAO. First timeborrowers must also complete an Entrance Interview.8. If your financial aid file has been considered to be “complete,”an award letter will be mailed to you from SFCCFinancial Aid Office. Awards listed on your award letterare tentative and are not final. Awards can be eitheradjusted or cancelled at any time due to enrollment,academic standing, or availability of funds.9. Please notify the FAO if you are expecting the FloridaBright Futures Scholarship.10. Follow up on your application. You are responsiblefor following up on your financial aid application. Donot wait until school begins. APPLY EARLY!If you need assistance in completing application forms,you should contact the Financial Aid Office. You have a rightto understand how your financial aid award is determined.SFCC’s FAO is always willing to discuss financial aid decisionswith you and your parents to promote a better understandingof the financial aid process.Priority Dates For Applying for Financial Aid at SFCC -Applications for financial aid should be made well in advanceof registration. The PRIORITY consideration datesfor applying for financial aid at SFCC for 2005-06 year foreach term are:Fall Term April 15Spring Term October 15Summer Term March 15If you do not meet the priority dates, you may still qualify forfinancial aid but may experience lengthy delays in receivingfinancial aid.Early filers with a complete file will be given first priority indetermining eligibility to receive the Florida Student AssistanceGrant (FSAG), the Federal Supplemental EducationOpportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Work Study (FWS).42