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Financial Aid Triton College Catalog, 2007-2008
award, it may be used to help pay in-district tuition
and some fees.
Students also will apply for the Federal Pell Grant
through completion of the FAFSA. The Pell Grant
can be used for tuition, books, transportation and other
educational expenses.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant (SEOG) is awarded to students still demonstrating
exceptional need after receiving the MAP, IIA
and Federal Pell Grant awards.
Loans
The Federal Family Education Student Loan,
(Stafford Student Loan) allows a student to borrow at
a low interest rate. Repayment begins six months after
the student ceases to be enrolled in six or more credit
hours. The student may borrow up to $2,625, if eligible.
A student who has successfully completed the first
year of a program of study of undergraduate education,
but who has not yet successfully completed the
remainder of the program, may borrow up to $3,500
for a program of study of at least one academic year in
length. Money may be used toward tuition, fees, books,
transportation and other educational expenses.
Scholarship Opportunities
In an effort to reward students for their academic
ability and involvement in community and school
activities, Triton College offers prospective and current
students the opportunity to apply for scholarships.
Scholarships are available for students from a variety
of sources. An updated list of available scholarships
and applications can be found in the Scholarship
Office located in the Financial Aid Office, Room C-
216W in the College Center or from the Financial Aid
section of Triton College’s Web site.
In addition to institutional scholarships, the Scholarship
Office has a list of scholarships available to students in
specific areas of study, such as accounting, education, criminal
justice, health careers, graphic arts/printing, etc. Information
on these scholarships and those offered by a variety
of service organizations is available in the Scholarship
Office. Additional scholarship information may be located
in the Transfer Center.
Work Study
The Federal College Work Study Program
enables a student to work 15-20 hours per week on
campus. This is a need-based program and students
must qualify for financial aid. Students who qualify
for the program will work in various areas of the college
as long as funds are available.
The Triton Work Study program is a non-need based
program. The number of hours per week a student can
work is based on the position and its allocation.
Students can find out more information on both
programs through the Work Study Office located in
the Financial Aid Office, Room C-216W in the College
Center.
Students wishing to work off campus may investigate
job listings in the Job Opportunity Bulletin or stop
by Career Services, Room C-113 in the College Center.
Veterans Benefits
Triton College is approved by the Illinois Department
of Veterans Affairs state approving agency for
the training of eligible persons.
Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG)
The Illinois Veterans Grant is available to veterans of
World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War and
Desert Storm, in addition to veterans who have at least one
year of active duty in the US Armed Forces.
The grant will pay for in- or out-of-district tuition (if
a chargeback cannot be obtained), and certain fees at all
state-controlled colleges, universities and community colleges.
The grant may be used for a period equivalent to
four calendar years, including summer terms. Use of the
program is determined by a point system in which the
maximum number of points available is 120.
Illinois National Guard Scholarship
Eligibility — Must be on active duty and must have
served for at least one year in the Illinois National Guard
or Naval Militia. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic
progress. This program covers tuition and most fees
at Illinois state-controlled universities or public community
colleges. An applicant is eligible for 120 units of eligibility.
Approval Agency
Approved by the Illinois Department of Veterans
Affairs, State Approving Agency. For additional information
relating to VA administered programs, contact
the Office of Veterans Services at (708) 456-0300, Ext.
3531, or stop by the Financial Aid Office, Room C-
216W in the College Center.
Financial Aid Standards of
Academic Progress Policy
Public Law 99-498 requires that students make
satisfactory and measurable academic progress in