- I am a Veteran. How do I receive my entitlement for my education?
- What financial assistance do you offer (Federal/State Funding, if available)?
- When should I apply for Financial Aid?
- Can I use my own income?
- I live on my own. Do I need my parents' information?
- What are TECO's school codes for the FAFSA form?
- How long does the FAFSA form process take?
- My Student Aid Report (SAR) says I was selected for a process called "verification". What does this mean?
- What if my Student Aid Report (SAR) is incorrect?
- What does the Federal Pell Grant defer before receiving aid?
- Do I qualify for the Federal Pell Grant if I owe Federal funds or are in default of a student loan?
- How can I get information about my financial aid award?
- What do I need to do to maintain my financial aid award?
- Are there any consequences to my financial aid if I withdraw from classes?
- How will my tuition and lab fees be paid and what happens to the money that exceeds my tuition and lab fees?
- Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
- What if my SAR does not truly reflect my present situation and I do not qualify for federal aid?
- What other financial aid is available to a student who does not qualify for federal aid?
- What is considered household income?
- What if I do not qualify for any financial aid assistance?
- What is FTF?
- Does TECO accept scholarships?
- What is an Emergency Fund?
I am a Veteran. How do I receive my entitlement for my
education?
You must complete the necessary forms in the Financial Aid Office.
Once enrolled in an approved program by the State Approving Agency, then the
VA Certifying Official will certify your enrollment after your first day of
class and it will take a minimum of four to eight weeks to activate your VA
benefits.
What financial assistance do you offer
(Federal/State Funding, if available)?
Federal Pell Grant,
Florida Student Assistance Grant, Florida Work Experience Program, Florida
Bright Futures Scholarship, Student Financial Assistance Fund (SFAF), school
and community scholarships and Installment Plans.
When should I apply for Financial Aid?
It is recommended that your financial aid file be completed a minimum of
two weeks prior to the anticipated enrollment date.
How do I apply for Financial Aid?
Get a federal student aid PIN. The PIN allows you to sign your FAFSA
electronically, access your processed FAFSA, and make corrections.
Apply for your PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.
If you are providing parent information on the FAFSA, one of your parents
must also sign your application. To sign electronically, your parent
should apply for his/her own PIN.
You will then need to complete the Free Application Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
form using your most recent tax return and W2's and/or untaxed income
(unemployment, child support, etc.). Complete the FAFSA form online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov or visit the
Financial Aid Office at TECO to pick up a FAFSFA worksheet. Appropriate
signature(s) are required for processing.
Can I use my own income?
Yes, if you
have children for whom you provide 50% or more support, are married, are a
ward of the court or have been in the military then you can use your own
income and your spouse's income if married.
I live on my own. Do I need my parent's
information?
Whether or not you live with your parents, if you
are under 24 years old, your parents must complete the parent's
income information on the FAFSA form with their most recent tax return and
W2's and/or untaxed income (unemployment, child support, etc.). You
and your parent's signatures are required for processing.
What is TECO's school code for the FAFSA form?
TECO's school code is 031279
How long does the FAFSA form process take?
Normally a week by Internet (online) if appropriate signatures are
submitted.
My Student Aid Report (SAR) says I was selected
for a process called "verification". What does this mean?
The Federal Government has selected you for verification. You must
submit your most recent income tax return and W2's and/or untaxed income
(unemployment, child support, etc.), parents and/or spouse if applicable and
complete a verification worksheet provided in the Financial Aid Office
(appropriate signatures are required). Other documentation may be
required to complete your financial aid file. NOTE: The schools has
the authority to select a student for verification as well.
What if my Student Aid Report (SAR) is
incorrect?
We recommend you can go online to correct your errors
or you can bring your SAR into the Financial Aid Office for review and we
can make the corrections for you if needed. Appropriate documentation
and signatures are required.
What does the Federal Pell Grant defer before
receiving aid?
Tuition and lab fees ONLY. If you
need assistance with books, supplies and uniforms you may seek help through
Workforce Central Florida or Vocational Rehabilitation if you qualify.
Please ask the Financial Aid staff for more information.
Do I qualify for the Federal Pell Grant if I
owe Federal funds or are in default of a student loan?
No! You
must resolve your debt before receiving additional Pell funds.
How can I get information about my financial
aid award?
Due to the FERPA Privacy Act, only general information
can be given over the phone to the student. However, you may come to
the Financial Aid Office to get information about your financial aid award.
What do I need to do to maintain my financial
aid award?
Specific satisfactory academic and attendance
progress requirements have been established in accordance with federal
and state guidelines. Students must maintain satisfactory academic and
attendance progress requirements to retain financial aid eligibility.
Are there any consequences to my financial aid
if I withdraw from classes?
Yes! See the Financial Aid
Office immediately before withdrawing from class to see if you are in any
jeopardy of having any outstanding fees. Since a Return of Title IV
Funds must be calculated any outstanding fees are your responsibility.
How will my tuition and lab fees be paid and
what happens to the money that exceeds my tuition and lab fees?
Tech Center tuition is calculated based on individual program clock hours.
After you start the program your financial aid award will be applied to your
tuition and lab fees based on your attendance. (Keep in mind if
your financial aid award does not cover all your tuition and lab fees then
the remaining balance will be your responsibility). Any remaining
money after tuition and lab fees are paid will be available in the form of a
check to the student.
Do I have to apply for financial aid every
year?
Yes! You must reapply for financial aid every award year
(July 1 - June 30).
What if my SAR does not truly reflect my
present situation and I do not qualify for federal aid?
You may
request a Professional Judgment (provided your earnings are less from the
previous year or you have "unusual" monetary expenses that you have paid)
from the Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Specialist will
review this request and if approved your SAR will be resubmitted to the
Federal Government for reconsideration.
What other financial aid is available to a
student who does not qualify for federal aid?
If you do not
qualify for the Federal Pell Grant, you may qualify for the Florida Student
Assistant Grant, Florida Work Experience Program (two state grants) and SFAF
(using the current household income).
What is considered household income?
Household income is the current income for the student by using three
current pay stubs. If the student does not have income and lives with
one or both parents, the parental current income is used.
What if I do not qualify for any financial aid
assistance?
You may apply for the Installment Plan (two or three
installments based on the policy of TECO). The student must
demonstrate need by completing the FAFSA form.
What is FTF?
Florida Trust Fund are funds that assist students with tuition
and approved lab fees. These funds are limited and are on a first come
first serve basis. The student must demonstrate need by completing the
FAFSA form.
Does TECO accept scholarships?
If
you have been awarded a scholarship from a business or community agency, you
will need to bring the scholarship letter to the Financial Aid Office for
submission to the Business Office.
What is an Emergency Fund?
This
fund assists a student in immediate need. An emergency is a sudden,
urgent, unusual unexpected occurrence, requiring immediate action of relief.
These funds are donated from individuals or fundraisers and are generally
very limited in nature.