A student’s eligibility for financial aid is determined from information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is often referred to as the need analysis document.  A need analysis is a systematic method of measuring the ability of the student to pay for educational costs, and student’s eligibility to receive funds from federal, state, institutional, and/or other need-based financial aid programs.

Students making an initial application for aid from federal or state sources, as well as students seeking renewal of financial aid from these sources, must submit completed applications by the priority deadlines below to ensure funding notification prior to the anticipated enrollment period.  To be complete, an application must include accurate dates, and all supporting documentation, including all required paperwork if the application is selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education.

Financial aid packages are created for students throughout the academic year.  Applicants whose financial aid files are complete by the College priority deadlines will receive maximum consideration in the distribution of funding resources according to funding criteria.  Eligible applicants completing a file after the priority deadline will be packaged with Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work Study (depending on availability of funds) and federal student loans.  Due to limited funding, the College cannot attempt to meet the financial need of students with gift money.  FTCC cannot guarantee that all costs for every student will be covered with financial aid funds.  FTCC employs an upfront policy of packaging gift awards first, work study and loans last.

Fall

March 1

Spring

November 1

Summer

May 1

You must complete a Renewal or New Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each Academic year by: March 1