Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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• Stop attending classes without officially dropping or
withdrawing; or
• Fail to notify TSTC about aid awarded at other
institutions;
• Default on a student loan;
• Owe overpayment of grants.
Change in Circumstances
Financial aid awards are based on information reported on
the financial aid application and the student’s enrollment
status. Any financial situation that has recently changed
because of, but not limited to, loss of job or benefits,
death or other hardship may qualify a student for an
Special Circumstances Evaluation.
The document is available at the Enrollment Center or can
be emailed to you.
Reapplying/Renewal Applications
Financial aid is not automatically renewable. The FAFSA
must be submitted each academic year. Applications for
the following academic year are available each prior year
on October 1. The priority application deadline for the
fall semester is May 1. An academic year includes three
semesters: fall, spring and summer.
Verification of Information
All applications and forms must be completed carefully
and accurately. The Department of Education or TSTC may
select your application for verification. Visit the TSTC Portal
at portal.tstc.edu to complete the required documents
or request them at the Enrollment Center. Parent and/or
student/spouse's Federal Income Tax Transcripts, W-2’s,
Social Security, unemployment, child support paid or
received, or other income and benefit documentation
may be required. Students are responsible for submitting
accurate information in order to prevent a delay in the
processing of the application. Failure to complete the
verification process will prevent financial aid awarding.
Note: Documents submitted should be official documents
from agencies such as IRS, Social Security, Office of
Attorney General or other agencies.
Types of Financial Assistance
A variety of resources are available for financial assistance
at TSTC. Some of these are included in the following
list. Visit the Financial Aid website for more complete
information.
• Federal Pell Grant: This federal aid program provides
financial assistance for obtaining a postsecondary
education. It is intended to be the base of a student’s
financial aid package. Eligibility is based on the
student's FAFSA need analysis results, the cost of
attendance and enrollment status. Students are only
eligible to receive six academic years (600 percent)
of Pell Grant funds which is referred to as Lifetime
Eligibility Used.
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
(FSEOG): This federal aid program helps college students
who have exceptional need. The amount of the FSEOG
varies according to the availability of other grants,
scholarships, loans and student employment. FSEOG
funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come firstserved
basis
• Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG): This state
program provides financial assistance in obtaining
a postsecondary education. Eligibility is based on a
student’s financial need.
• Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG): These state
awards pay state and designated tuition for students
who are Texas residents, show financial need and do
not have an Estimated Family Contribution greater than
the amount determined by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board. They must be enrolled in a TSTC
certificate or degree-seeking program (Academic Core
and non-degree-seeking students are not eligible).
Students must be within the first 30 credit hours for
consideration. TEOG funds are limited and are awarded
on a first-come first-served basis.
• Federal and State Work-study Program: The Federal
College Work-study Program is funded under the
authority of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and
subsequent amendments. This program is jointly funded
by the federal government under Title IV. In addition,
the Texas College Work-study Program provides eligible,
financially needy students with jobs, which are partly
funded by the state of Texas. All students considered for
employment under the Work-study Program are ensured
equal employment opportunities without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic
information, disability, or veteran status.
Federal and Texas Work-study Programs allow students
to work part-time to help them pay for educational
expenses. The programs encourage community service
jobs as well as work related to the student’s chosen
program of study. At all times, the priority should be
given to the student’s academics. Therefore, the Workstudy
Program is not intended to interfere with the
student’s education. Student Work-study employees
cannot work during scheduled class time.
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