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Athens Technical College Office of Financial Aid 800 U.S. Highway 29 North Athens, GA 30601 Phone 706.355.5009 – Fax 706.425.3086 financialaid@athenstech.edu http://www.athenstech.edu/StudentAffairs/FinancialAid/index.cfm STANDARD TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID Guide to Potential Financial AID FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Pell Grant is a federal need-based grant that does not have to be repaid. Any remaining funds that a student is eligible for will be disbursed to the student between the 4 and 6 week of the quarter. Do I need to be enrolled full time to receive aid? No, financial aid does not require full-time enrollment; however, your financial aid will be adjusted to reflect your enrollment. Hope Scholarship is state aid awarded to Georgia Residents in an associate degree program; who are academically HOPE scholarship eligible. This aid covers all tuition, most fees, and a $25, $50 or $100 book check. How does dropping a class affect my aid? If the course is dropped within the drop/add period (usually the first three days of the quarter), the class is not counted for financial aid purpose. The student may owe part of the HOPE book check. Hope Grant is state aid awarded to Georgia Residents in a diploma or certificate program. This aid covers all tuition, most fees, and a $25, $50 or $100 book check. Athens Technical College does NOT participate in ANY Federal or State Loan Programs. HOW TO How does my withdrawal or failing a class affect my aid? Financial aid is required by Federal and State regulations to have a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy. If you fail or withdraw from a class you will most likely violate this policy and be at risk for losing your aid. See a financial aid counselor for details or refer to the ATC Catalog for details on ATC’s SAP policy. APPLY FOR AID Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line at www.FAFSA.ed.gov FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE 005600 Will Financial Aid pay for Developmental Classes? Pell Grant will not pay for Developmental studies classes if you not accepted as a Provisional Acceptance or Regular Acceptance. However, if these classes are required for your degree, diploma, or certificate level program of study and you are eligible for HOPE, state aid will pay for developmental classes. I am not eligible for HOPE Scholarship but I want an Associate Degree, what options do I have for Financial Aid? Many programs have diploma options that can serve as a stepping stone into the associate degree. See a financial aid counselor for details or refer to the ATC Catalog on diploma options for Associate degree Programs. As set forth in its student catalog, Athens Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Athens Technical College Office of Financial Aid 800 U.S. Highway 29 North Athens, GA 30601 Phone 706.355.5009 – Fax 706.425.3086 financialaid@athenstech.edu http://www.athenstech.edu/StudentAffairs/FinancialAid/index.cfm Acceptance Guide to Potential Financial AID Diploma Status Degree Programs Programs (Eligible funding) (Eligible funding) Developmental → HOPE Grant* → HOPE Scholarship ** Provisional→ REGULAR ACCEPT→ NON-GEORGIA RESIDENT→ HOPE Grant *, PELL Grant +→ HOPE GRANT*, PELL Grant+→ PELL Grant + ONLY → HOPE Scholarship **, PELL Grant+ HOPE Scholarship **, PELL Grant+ PELL Grant + ONLY SPECIAL ADMIT → NO AID → NO AID Students who wish to pursue diploma or associate degree level competitive programs in the allied health fields are not eligible to receive PELL Grant until they are regularly accepted into the program. Initially, students pursuing theses programs will be classified as Health Care Assistant, Health Care Science, or Health Science to allow those eligible to receive PELL funding to take advantage of these additional funds. Competitive Degrees Dental Hygiene Diagnostic Medical Sonography Nursing (ADN) Paramedic Technology Physical Therapy Assistant Radiography Veterinary Technology Competitive Diploma Dental Assisting Medical Assisting Paramedic Technology Practical Nursing Surgical Technology Citizenship STATUS Students must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or an eligible non-citizen as defined by the U.S. Department of Education to receive ANY financial aid. See a counselor for details or refer to the ATC Catalog. Competitive TCC Emergency Medical Technician The ONLY Pell Eligible TCCs Analytical Chemistry Lab Tech Automotive Repainting and Refinishing Specialist Biological Sciences Lab Tech Cosmetic Esthetician Eligibility Determination Specialist Health Care Assistant Health Care Science Kitchen & Bath Designer Landscape Draftsman Molecular Biology Technician Regulatory Compliance Tech *Students must meet Georgia residency requirements as mandated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, be in a diploma or certificate program, and taking required classes, per the curricula outline in the ATC Catalog. **Student must meet Georgia residency requirements as mandated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, be in a degree program, and be academically HOPE eligible. Fall 2011, HOPE Scholarship will no longer pay for remedial courses. +PELL Grant eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education. Applications must be completed each year a student wishes to be considered for funds. Students are required to be accepted into a program of study and taking required classes, per the curriculum outlined in the catalog.