2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We’re Putting You In Charge of Your FinAid
Providing the best student experience is important to us, and we heard your feedback loud and clear.
Starting September 21, 2021 FTCC Financial Aid Office is introducing a new easy, mobile, personalized portal that makes everything about financial aid verification easier.
Please visit faytechcc.studentforms.com to get started once the new portal launches.
Welcome to the FTCC Financial Aid Office!
Your financial aid journey starts by completing the online FAFSA application. Explore the information and videos to learn more about the financial aid opportunities available. Contact our office with any questions or concerns.
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 the Financial Aid Lab in the Tony Rand Student Center, Room 131, for assistance.
Special Circumstances
Have any of the following situations happened to you? You may be entitled for an “Adjustment to Income/EFC (Estimated Family Contribution)”.
- Loss of Employment/Income
- Divorce or Separation
- Retirement
- Death of Parent/Spouse
- Elementary/Secondary Tuition
- Medical Expenses
Financial Aid Open Forums
Open Forums Zoom Sessions
Please join the Financial Aid Office for general open discussions to discuss students questions and concerns. Sessions will be held every 3rd Thursday of the Month at 10:00 a.m & 4:00 p.m.
Financial Aid Open Forums Sessions dates:
- February 16, 2023 10am & 4pm
- March 16, 2023 10am & 4pm
- April 20, 202310am & 4pm
- May 18, 2023 10am & 4pm
- June 15, 2023 10am & 4pm
- July 20, 2023 10am & 4pm
- September 21, 2023 10am & 4pm
- October 19, 2023 10am & 4pm
- November 19, 2023 10 am & 4pm
Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 910-678-8242 to request Zoom information for the sessions.
What Do I Need to Do to Receive Financial Aid?
Financial aid is offered for the academic year (fall, spring, and summer). The Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) has to be submitted for each academic year.
To ensure aid is available to charge tuition, fees, and books, the FAFSA and any required paperwork should be submitted by the FTCC priority deadlines listed below:
| Term of Enrollment at FTCC | FTCC’s Priority Deadline | Which FAFSA | FAFSA Application Period | Tax Information Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Summer 2024 |
June 1, 2023 October 15, 2023 April 1, 2023 |
2023-24 | October 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 | 2021 |
| Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Summer 2023 |
June 1, 2022 October 15, 2022 April 1, 2023 |
2022-23 | October 1, 2022- June 30, 2023 | 2020 |
If you miss a financial aid priority deadline, you are still encouraged to submit the FAFSA. There may be less funds available from state aid and scholarships. Students who submit their FAFSA after the priority deadline should make other payment arrangements to pay for their tuition, fees and books if aid is not offered before the registration payment is due.
To apply for financial aid:
- Setup Your FSA ID
- The FSA ID is used to log in to Federal Student Aid’s online systems, to fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and to sign legal documents electronically. It replaces the Federal Student Aid PIN.
- Complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
- FTCC’s School Code is 007640. Use the Help and Hints section on the FAFSA website for guidance in completing the application.
- Complete an FTCC Admissions Application
- If you have questions prior to completing your FTCC application, contact the Admissions Office by email or telephone 910-678-9843
- Submit Your High School and College Transcripts
- Use this form to request to have your Official Transcripts sent to FTCC. If you have a GED, provide the Admissions Office with your official GED test results. Veterans are encouraged to have official transcript(s) from military schools sent to FTCC, if applicable.
- Check Your Self-Service and Student Email Accounts
- All official correspondence from the Financial Aid Office and offer notification will be directed to these sites.
- Submit All Forms
- Complete all applicable online forms (eFORMS). (Please check your Self-Service account and FTCC student email for additional information.)
- Complete Required Documents for Loans
- If applying for loans, log in to the FAFSA website and complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note.
- Confirm Your Program of Study
- Once your high school transcript has been turned in, check your Self-Service account to confirm your program of study.
Financial Aid TV Will Help Answers Your Questions
What type of aid is your best choice?
- Grants – typically need-based and do not have to be repaid (unless you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
- Loans – money borrowed to pay for college that must be repaid with interest
- Scholarships – may be need-based, program-based, or merit-based and generally do not have to be repaid
- Workforce Investment Act – targets the needs of unemployed and low income American Indians in North Carolina
- Work Study – part-time job opportunities on or off campus for students
Tuition payment plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There is no interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable, and it is easy to enroll!
Financial Aid Disbursement - Important Dates, Deadlines, and Information
SUMMER 2023 FINANCIAL AID DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
Registration Course Section Census Date Information
(Click on the link for the Summer 2023 Refund, Withdrawal & Incomplete Dates)
Disbursement Dates for Pell, Grants, and Scholarships*
Registration Course Section Start Dates
|
Aid Must Be Packaged by |
Financial Aid Census Date
|
Disbursement Date |
| May 22, 2023 | June 05, 2023 | June 06, 2023 | June 15, 2023 |
| June 12, 2023 | July 03, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | July 13, 2023 |
| June 19, 2023 | July 21, 2023 | July 24, 2023 | August 3, 2023 |
Disbursement Dates for Established 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 |
| May 22, 2023 | June 07, 2023 | June 15, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | July 13, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | July 13, 2023 | July 24, 2023 | August 03, 2023 |
| June 12, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | July 13, 2023 | July 24, 2023 | August 03, 2023 |
| June 19, 2023 | July 24, 2023 | August 03, 2023 | July 24, 2023 | August 03, 2023 |
Disbursement Dates for New 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 22, 2023 | June 06, 2023 | June 15, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | July 13, 2023 |
| June 9, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | July 13, 2023 | July 24, 2023 | August 03, 2023 |
| June 12, 2023 | July 05, 2023 | July 13, 2023 | July 24, 2023 | August 03, 2023 |
| June 19, 2023 | July 24, 2023 | August 03, 2023 | July 24, 2023 | August 17, 2023 |
*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 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.
Student Responsibilities
Students have the responsibility to:
- Complete and submit applications and promissory notes on time to the appropriate location;
- Return all additional documentation, verification, corrections and/or new information requested by the Financial Aid Office;
- Provide accurate information; (In most instances, misrepresenting information on financial aid application forms is a violation of law and may be considered a criminal offense that could result in indictment under the U.S. Criminal Codes.)
- Read and keep copies of all signed forms.
Student Eligibility Information
Certain grants, scholarships and loans are need based. The Department of Education will determine your need based on information that you put on your FAFSA. This amount is called your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). FTCC will use this formula to determine need.
Important Policies
Those individuals who elect to participate in the William D. Ford Subsidized and Unsubsidized loan program should be aware that loans awarded are disbursed each semester in three installments. The amount due each student is affected by the number of credit hours taken plus the start date of the courses taken.
Eligible Programs
Many of FTCC’s degrees and programs are eligible for federal financial aid. See a current list of all eligible programs.
Consumer Information
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) regularly evaluates student achievement/success using an annual assessment of Basic Skills Student Progress, GED Diploma Passing Rate, Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level English Courses, Developmental Student Success Rate in College-Level Math Courses, First Year Progression, Curriculum Student Completion, Licensure and Certification Passing Rates, and College Transfer Performance.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a federal law that protects the confidential nature of students’ educational records. (Educational records are records such as academic records, attendance records, disciplinary records, and financial records.) FERPA requires Fayetteville Technical Community College to protect students’ educational records from disclosure, even to their parents, except in some limited circumstances defined by federal law. However, students may authorize the release of their own educational records by completing the Consent for Release of Student Information Eform, located in their Financial Aid Eforms in Self-Service.
Student Loan Default Prevention
Fayetteville Technical Community College has a Default Management Committee and currently outsources default management prevention activity with ECMC Solutions, as noted on the College’s website: https://www.faytechcc.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/#types-of-loans
ECMC Solutions contacts FTCC students before their loans enter repayment. ECMC also offers counseling and online resources to increase loan borrower awareness and repayment options. FTCC’s Financial Aid office contacts students with monthly emails about loan tips and regular notifications and brochures about exit counseling, which are sent through postal mail.
FTCC’s Default Management Committee and collaborative efforts with ECMC Solutions represent management controls the College has in place to audit its default rate and to ensure the consumer is informed. FTCC’s 3-year Cohort Default Rate (CDR) is posted annually in the event it rises above the national average.
FTCC’s CDR is included in the College’s IPEDS report, which can be accessed on FTCC’s consumer information page: https://www.faytechcc.edu/about-ftcc/consumer-information/#student-outcomes
For further information on default rates please visit the Cohort Default Rate Home Page, which is operated by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid. FTCC’s six-digit OPE ID is 007640.