Applying for Aid
The Financial Aid Office is in constant contact with students via their FTCC student email. As soon as the data from the students’ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received from the Department of Education, an email from FTCC is sent to inform students that their information has been received and the next steps to take. (The confirmation email students receive from the Department of Education confirms the FAFSA has been submitted. The email from the Department of Education is not a confirmation that aid is packaged at FTCC.)
Real-time financial aid data, such as missing documents, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status, offer information, Pell lifetime eligibility, loan history and amounts, etc. is available in Self-Service. Students are encouraged to check their email and Self-Service accounts regularly. Stop by Financial Aid Office in the Tony Rand Student Center, Room 3, for assistance.
Attention:
- If you plan to attend Fall 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027, please complete the 2026-27 FAFSA.
- If you plan to attend Fall 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028, please complete the 2027–28 FAFSA (available October 1, 2026).
- One-on-one assistance is available for FAFSA completion in the Tony Rand Student Center, Room 3, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
NEXT NC Scholarship
What is it?
The Next NC Scholarship helps North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education. It covers at least $3,000 for full tuition and fees at any community college and at least $5,000 for more than half (or all) of tuition and fees at any public university in the state. The best part? It’s money that doesn’t have to be repaid.
Who can apply?
- NC residents who qualify for in-state tuition.
- High school grads or those with a high school equivalency.
- Household with an Adjusted Gross Income of $80,000 or less.
- Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate program (at least 6 credit hours).
What can you use it for?
- Pay for tuition
- fees
- books
- food and housing.
Perfect for degrees in healthcare, business, education, and more!
Apply Today!
Just submit your FAFSA! No extra forms needed.
Types of Aid
Upon completion of the FAFSA, your aid package may consist of the following:
- Grants – These are need-based funds and do not have to be repaid. (Unless you withdraw and owe a refund).
- Scholarships – These are funds that can be need, program, or merit based that do not have to be repaid.
- Loans – These funds are borrowed and have to be repaid to your assigned Loan Provider.
- Work Study – Part-Time employment with Fayetteville Technical Community College to gain additional Financial Aid funds.
Enrollment Status
Students who meet all eligibility requirements for Financial Aid may receive funds towards a program of study of the student’s choosing. All Associate Degree programs are eligible for Financial Aid.
The following programs are also eligible for Financial Aid:
Diploma Programs
- Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology (D35100)
- Carpentry (D35180)
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (D60130D1)
- Cosmetology Diploma (D55140) **
- Dental Assisting (D45240) **
- Electrical Systems Technology (D35130)
- Funeral Service Education/NC Funeral Director Diploma (D55260)
- Nurse Aid/Therapeutic & Diagnostic Diploma (D45970) **
- Practical Nursing (D45660) **
- Plumbing (D35300) **
- Welding Technology (D50420) **
** Additional Resource Information
Certificate Programs
- A/C, Heating & Refrigeration/Basic A/C, Heating & Refrigeration (C35100)
- Automotive Systems Technology/Medium/Heavy Truck Maintenance (C60160C5)
- Basic Law Enforcement Training (C55120)
- Building Construction Technology/Introduction to Building Technology (C35140C3)
- Building Construction Technology/General Maintenance (C35140C4)
- Business Administration/Organizational Leadership (C25120C9)
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology/Non-Structural and Refinishing Certificate (C60130C3)
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology/Structural Certificate (C60130C4)
- Computer Integrated Machining (C50210C1)
- Cosmetology Instructor Certificate (C55160)
- Criminal Justice Technology/Essential Law Enforcement (C55180C4)
- Criminal Justice Technology/Courts & The Law (C55180C5)
- Criminal Justice Technology/Principles of Corrections Certificate (C55180C6)
- Criminal Justice Technology/Criminal Investigation Certificate (C55180C7)
- Criminal Justice Technology/ Private Investigation/Loss Prevention (C55180C8)
- Early Childhood Administration (C55850)
- Early Childhood Associate/Child Care Development (C55220C2)
- Early Childhood Associate/Child Care Professional (C55220C3)
- Early Childhood Associate/Lateral Entry Teacher (C55220C6)
- Early Childhood Preschool (C55860)
- Esthetics Instructor Certificate (C55270)
- Esthetics Technology (C55230)
- General Maintenance (C35140C4)
- Horticulture Viticulture (C15240C3)
- Hospitality Management/Event Planning (C25110C2)
- Hospitality Management/Hotel and Lodging (C25110C3)
- Hospitality Management/Restaurant Management (C25110C4)
- Information Technology/Digital Animation Certificate (C25590C7)
- Information Technology/Computer Technologies Certificate (C25590C9)
- Information Technology/Cyber Crime Fundamentals Certificate (C25590C15)
- Information Technology/Cyber Crime Analysis Certificate (C25590C16)
- Information Technology/Cyber Security Operations Certificate (C25590C17)
- Intelligence Studies/Intelligence Operations Certificate (C25700C1)
- Intelligence Studies/Human Intelligence Certificate (C25700C4)
- Intelligence Studies/Intelligence Analysis Certificate (C25700C5)
- Medical Office Administration/Medical Coding Specialist (C25310C2)
- Medical Office Administration/Dental Office Specialist (C25310C3)
- Nurse Aide (C45840)
- Simulation and Game Development/Interactive 3D (C25450C2)
- Simulation and Game Development/SG Design Fundamentals (C25450C4)
Eligible Programs
Students who meet all eligibility requirements for Financial Aid may receive funds towards a program of study of the student’s choosing. All Associate Degree programs are eligible for Financial Aid.
The following programs are also eligible for Financial Aid:
Diploma Programs
- Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology (D35100)
- Automotive Systems Technology Diploma (D60160)
- Carpentry (D35180)
- Civil Engineering (D40140)
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (D60130D1)
- Computer-Integrated Machining/Manual Machining Diploma (D50210)
- Cosmetology Diploma (D55140) **
- Culinary Arts Food Truck (D55150)
- Dental Assisting (D45240) **
- Electrical Systems Technology (D35130)
- Funeral Service Education/NC Funeral Director Diploma (D55260)
- Medical Laboratory Technology/Medical Laboratory Assisting (D45420)
- Medical Office Administration/Administrative Clinical Assistant (D25310)
- Nurse Aid/Therapeutic & Diagnostic Diploma (D45970) **
- Practical Nursing (D45660) **
- Plumbing (D35300) **
- Welding Technology (D50420) **
** Additional Resource Information
Certificate Programs
- A/C, Heating & Refrigeration/Basic A/C, Heating & Refrigeration (C35100)
- Architectural Technology/Building Information Modeling Technology (C40100C4)
- Basic Law Enforcement Training (C55120)
- Building Construction Technology/General Maintenance (C35140C4)
- Business Administration/Organizational Leadership (C25120C9)
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology/Non-Structural and Refinishing Certificate (C60130C3)
- Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology/Structural Certificate (C60130C4)
- Computer Integrated Machining (C50210C1)
- Cosmetology Instructor Certificate (C55160)
- Criminal Justice Technology/Essential Law Enforcement (C55180C4)
- Criminal Justice Technology/Courts & The Law (C55180C5)
- Criminal Justice Technology/Principles of Corrections Certificate (C55180C6)
- Criminal Justice Technology/Criminal Investigation Certificate (C55180C7)
- Criminal Justice Technology/ Private Investigation/Loss Prevention (C55180C8)
- Early Childhood Administration (C55850)
- Early Childhood Associate/Child Care Development (C55220C2)
- Early Childhood Associate/Child Care Professional (C55220C3)
- Early Childhood Preschool (C55860)
- Esthetics Instructor Certificate (C55270)
- Esthetics Technology (C55230)
- Horticulture Viticulture (C15240C3)
- Hospitality Management/Event Planning (C25110C2)
- Hospitality Management/Hotel and Lodging (C25110C3)
- Hospitality Management/Restaurant Management (C25110C4)
- Industrial Systems Technology/Electrical PLC Applications (C50240C1)
- Infant/Toddler Care Certificate (C55290)
- Information Technology/Digital Animation Certificate (C25590C7)
- Information Technology/Computer Technologies Certificate (C25590C9)
- Information Technology/Cyber Crime Fundamentals Certificate (C25590C15)
- Information Technology/Cyber Crime Analysis Certificate (C25590C16)
- Information Technology/Cyber Security Operations Certificate (C25590C17)
- Information Technology/Cloud Management Certificate (C25590C29)
- Medical Laboratory Technology/Clinical Diagnostic Testing Certificate (C45420C1)
- Medical Office Administration/Medical Coding Specialist (C25310C2)
- Medical Office Administration/Dental Office Specialist (C25310C3)
- Nurse Aide (C45840)
- Simulation and Game Development/Interactive 3D (C25450C2)
- Simulation and Game Development/SG Design Fundamentals (C25450C4)
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Federal and state regulations require an institution to establish a reasonable satisfactory academic progress (SAP) policy to determine whether an eligible student is progressing satisfactorily in his or her academic program to receive assistance under the Title IV, Higher Education Act programs. A student is expected to maintain a minimum level of progress towards completion of a degree, diploma, or certificate program that is eligible for financial aid.
In order to be eligible for financial aid, students must meet the minimum guidelines:
- Qualitative Standard – Must not be suspended according to the College’s academic suspension procedure. In addition, a student must maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.
- Quantitative Standard (financial aid pace) – Completion of a minimum percentage of work is measured to ensure that a student completes his or her program of study within the maximum timeframe allowed based on the published length of the student’s academic program. The number of hours attempted is defined as the total cumulative number of credit hours for which you were enrolled at the generic 10% point of each term. The total number of hours earned is defined as the total cumulative number of credit hours for which the student received a passing grade as noted on the student’s academic transcript. Must earn 67% of the total cumulative credit hours attempted (including all transfer credits). For example, if the student attempted 30 credits, he or she must earn at least 20 credits of the 30 credits attempted (30 x 67% = 20).
- Maximum Time Frame – Must complete a program of study in a timeframe not to exceed 150% of the published length of the program, excluding the first 30 attempted credit hours of developmental education. This will be measured in credit hours (e.g., if the academic program length requires 60 credit hours, then the maximum time frame cannot exceed 90 credit hours attempted). Transfer credits accepted by FTCC from other institutions are included in the maximum timeframe calculation.
- Monitoring – The Financial Aid Office will monitor satisfactory academic progress every semester (including summer).
- Change of Major – Students who change their major are still responsible for maintaining satisfactory academic progress according to the policy as outlined. A review of satisfactory academic progress will be based on the student’s program of study. Changing from an associate degree program to a diploma or a certificate program may result in a student losing their federal and state eligibility.
Professional Judgements
The FAFSA Simplification Act distinguishes between different categories of professional judgement by amending sections 479 A of the HEA.
Special Circumstance
Special Circumstance refers to the financial situations (loss of job, etc.) that justify an aid administrator adjusting data elements in COA (cost of attendance) or in the EFC calculation.
The law gives some examples of special circumstance that MAY be considered (HEA Sec. 479A):
- Change in employment status, income, or assets
- Change in housing status (e.g., homelessness)
- Tuition expense at an elementary or secondary school
- Medical, dental, or nursing home expense not covered by insurance
- Child or dependent care expense
- Severe disability of the student or other member of the student household
- Other changes or adjustments that impact the student’s cost or ability to pay for college
Unusual Circumstances
Unusual Circumstances refer to the conditions that justify an aid administrator making an adjustment to student’s dependency based on a unique situation (e.g.). human trafficking, refugee, or asylee status, parental abuse or abandonment, incarceration) more commonly referred as a dependency override.
Unusual Circumstance do include:
- Human trafficking, as describe in the Trafficking Victim Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7101 et Seq.)
- Legally granted refugee or asylum status
- Parental abandonment or estrangement; or
- Student or parent incarceration
Unusual Circumstance do not include
- Parents refuse to contribute to the student’s education
- Parents will not provide information for FAFSA or verification
- Parents do not claim the student as a dependent or income tax purposes
- Student demonstrates total self-sufficiency
Criteria for Special Circumstance or Unusual Circumstance
- Complete the FAFSA application for appropriate academic year (studentaid.gov)
- Once FAFSA is processed and awarded, then log into financial aid e-form to complete Adjustment to EFC or Dependency Status Petition form.
- Please remember you must provide all required documentation for your special or unusual circumstance to be processed.
- Special and Unusual Circumstance are processed in the order in which they are received.
- Students will be notified by email or letter once a decision has been made on their request.
More Information:
For more information, please visit our Financial Aid Service Center in Tony Rand Student Center (TRSC) Room 2. The following staff members are available for assistance.
Disbursement Dates
Fall 2026 Financial Aid Disbursement Schedule
Fall 2026 FINANCIAL AID DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
Registration Course Section Census Date Information
Fall 2026 Refund, Withdrawal & Incomplete Dates
Direct Deposit Information
Disbursement Dates for Pell, Grants, and Scholarships*
|
Registration Course Section Starts
|
Aid Must Be Packaged by |
Financial Aid Census Date (Must Be Actively Participating in Class as of)
|
Disbursement Date |
| Aug 17, 2026 |
Sep 1, 2026 |
Aug 31, 2026 |
Sep 11, 2026 |
| Sep 17, 2026 |
Sep 30, 2026 |
Sep 28, 2026 |
Oct 9, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2026 |
Nov 1, 2026 |
Oct 22, 2026 |
Nov 10, 2026 |
Disbursement Dates for Loan Borrowers*
|
Registration Course Section Starts
|
Must Be Actively Participating in Class as of |
1st Disbursement Date |
Must Be Actively Participating in Class as of |
2nd Disbursement Date |
Must Be Actively Participating in Class as of |
3rd Disbursement Date |
| Aug 17, 2026 |
Aug 31, 2026 |
Sep 11, 2026 |
Sep 28, 2026 |
Oct 9, 2026 |
Oct 22, 2026 |
Nov 10, 2026 |
| Sep 17, 2026 |
Sep 28, 2026 |
Oct 9, 2026 |
Oct 23, 2026 |
Nov 10, 2026 |
Nov 30, 2026 |
Dec 8, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2026 |
Nov 1, 2026 |
Nov 10, 2026 |
Nov 16, 2026 |
Nov 24, 2026 |
Nov 30, 2026 |
Dec 8, 2026 |
*Financial aid disbursements will vary depending on enrollment status, such as when financial aid is packaged, course section start date, enrollment level, etc. Students are responsible for dropping and withdrawing from classes in a timely manner to avoid financial aid overpayments.
- An email from the Office of Business and Finance will be sent on the afternoon of the disbursement date to students who are eligible for a refund.
- Students can select direct deposit as a refund preference.
- Please allow 2-3 business days from the date of disbursement for funds to be available at your banking institution.
- Loans will be disbursed in three installments in the fall and spring terms and two installments during the summer session.
- Students will not be eligible to receive a refund on every scheduled disbursement date.
- Disbursement dates will vary based on the financial aid package, enrollment status, and the course section census dates of classes.
- Disbursements are scheduled to occur after the course section census dates for classes that have started and after the applicable students have been counted as enrolled by the Registrar’s Office.
Spring 2026 Financial Aid Disbursement Schedule
Spring 2026 FINANCIAL AID DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
Registration Course Section Census Date Information
Spring 2026 Refund, Withdrawal & Incomplete Dates
Direct Deposit Information
Disbursement Dates for Pell, Grants, and Scholarships*
| Course Section Census Dates From |
Aid Must Be Packaged by |
Financial Aid Census Date (Must Be Actively Participating in Class as of) |
Disbursement Date |
| Jan 12, 2026 |
Jan 24, 2026 |
Jan 26, 2026 |
Feb 10, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 |
Feb 8, 2026 |
Feb 9, 2026 |
Feb 25, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 |
Feb 25, 2026 |
Feb 26, 2026 |
Mar 10, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 |
Mar 19, 2026 |
Mar 20, 2026 |
Apr 9, 2026 |
| Apr 3, 2026 |
Apr 15, 2026 |
Apr 16, 2026 |
Apr 23, 2026 |
Disbursement Dates for Loan Borrowers*
| Course Section Starts |
Must Be Actively Participating in Class as of |
1st Disbursement Date |
Must Be Actively Participating in Class as of |
2nd Disbursement Date |
Must Be Actively Participating in Class as of |
3rd Disbursement Date |
| Jan 12, 2026 |
Jan 26, 2026 |
Feb 10, 2026 |
Feb 26, 2026 |
Mar 10, 2026 |
Mar 20, 2026 |
Apr 9, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 |
Mar 20, 2026 |
Apr 9, 2026 |
Apr 16, 2026 |
Apr 23, 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
May 8, 2026 |
Summer 2026 Financial Aid Disbursement Schedule
Summer 2026 FINANCIAL AID DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
Registration Course Section Census Date Information
Summer 2026 Refund, Withdrawal & Incomplete Dates
Direct Deposit Information
Disbursement Dates for Pell, Grants, and Scholarships*
| Course Section Census Dates From |
Aid Must Be Packaged by |
Financial Aid Census Date (Must Be Actively Participating in Class as of) |
Disbursement Date |
| May 26, 2026 |
June 01, 2026 |
June 02, 2026 |
June 11, 2026 |
| June 08, 2026 |
June 11, 2026 |
July 12, 2026 |
July 14, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 |
July 01, 2026 |
July 02, 2026 |
July 14, 2026 |
Disbursement Dates for Loan Borrowers*
| Course Section Starts |
Must Be Actively Participating in Class as of |
1st Disbursement Date |
Must Be Actively Participating in Class as of |
2nd Disbursement Date |
| May 26, 2026 |
June 02, 2026 |
June 11, 2026 |
July 06, 2026 |
July 14, 2026 |
| June 08, 2026 |
July 12, 2026 |
July 14, 2026 |
July 21, 2026 |
July 29, 2026 |
| June 26, 2026 |
July 02, 2026 |
July 14, 2026 |
July 21, 2026 |
July 29, 2026 |
* Financial aid disbursements will vary depending on enrollment status, such as when financial aid is packaged, course section start date, enrollment level, etc. Students are responsible for dropping and withdrawing from classes in a timely manner to avoid financial aid overpayments.
Helpful Links
These links are most commonly used during the Financial Aid process of your academic career here at Fayetteville Technical Community College:
StudentAid.Gov — To complete a FAFSA, Student Loan Entrance Counseling, or Master Promissory Note
FTCC Self Service — To view your Award Letter, Financial Aid Package, accept Student Loans, or set up Direct Deposit
FinancialAid EForms — Appeals and Professional Judgement request forms are found on the link above
GetSAP Counseling — If you are required to complete any virtual counseling sessions for your Satisfactory Academic Progress, use the link above. (When logging in, please replace @student in your email with @ad)
CampusLogic Verification Portal — To submit verification documents online
FTCC Helps – At FTCC, we are committed to supporting all students, especially those facing significant challenges. Please visit this page if you are experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, a variety of resources are available to assist you.
