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30 non-citizen; be admitted as a regular student in an eligible program and enrolled in classes that pertain to that program only; make satisfactory academic progress; have a high school diploma or GED; apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using the student's legal name and valid Social Security Number; show financial "need" per federal regulation (for need-based aid, such as grants and work study); be registered with Selective Service, if required to do so; not be concurrently enrolled in high school; not be in default on any Title IV student loan or owe repayment on any Title IV student grant; not be convicted of certain drug trafficking or possession laws; must provide all documentation requested; and must use any funds received for educational purposes only. There are limits to the amount of grants and loans a student can receive in a year and in their lifetime. Federal student aid can never be received from more than one institution at a time. Students are required to be enrolled and attending credit hours before financial aid funds (Title IV) can be disbursed. Disbursement of aid will occur when the disbursement process begins for the semester/payment period or shortly after the start of the first class, whichever comes later. Students awarded a loan for one semester/payment period will receive their loan disbursements in two separate, but even amounts, with the second disbursement coming no sooner than half- way through the semester. In order to receive the second disbursement, the student must be in good academic status, currently attending, enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours, and with no less than six (6) viable hours (viable hours are hours that have not been withdrawn or dropped from, and or graded with a failed grade of F, Z, or Y). If the student's level of enrollment is reduced after financial aid has been disbursed, the award must be recalculated and the student may owe a repayment. How to Apply Students are encouraged to apply early. Priority consideration for limited financial aid funds may be given to those completing the application process in full prior to April 1. Continuing students must reapply for each academic year. Students enrolling for the first time during spring or summer should apply as early as possible prior to the beginning of the semester/payment period they plan to attend. Students requesting financial assistance may begin the application process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To expedite processing for attendance in a credit hour program, designate GateWay Community College (code 008303) in step six (6), for attendance in a clock hour program, designate GateWay Community College Skill Center (code E00701). Students apply electronically at WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV. Students who need help applying can receive assistance with their federal aid application in the Enrollment Service area at any of the GateWay Community College sites. After submitting the FAFSA to the processor, students will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). If the codes for GateWay Community College (008303 or E00701) are entered on the FAFSA, we will also receive the results electronically. After the application is submitted online, students must monitor their My.maricopa.edu account and their Maricopa Gmail account frequently as additional documents may be required to complete their application or resolve any inconsistencies that may arise. Student financial aid applications cannot be reviewed until all requested documents have been received. Review of documents originally submitted sometimes triggers the need for additional information, which in turn could require further documentation or clarification. Therefore, it is important for the student to apply early. It is also important that the student keep Enrollment Services apprised of his/her current phone numbers, email addresses, and mailing addresses as students may also receive US postal mail and or phone communications from the financial aid office. Aid application may be denied if mail is returned due to a bad mailing address. Grants Grants are funds that do not have to be repaid, as long as the class is required for the completion of the student's Program of Study and the student finishes the classes for which the grant was received. Students who withdraw or cease to attend may have to repay some or all of the grant. Federal Pell Grant Eligibility for Pell Grant must be determined first. Pell awards are based on need, with amounts dependent on congressional appropriations and cost of attendance. The amount of the student's award in a Credit hour program is determined by their enrollment status (full-time, three-quarter-time, half-time, or less than half-time). The amount of the Pell Grant awarded to students enrolled in a Clock hour program is similar, though it is determined by a proration of hours in the program against the hours found in an academic year. As of July 1, 2012, students have a lifetime limitation of 600% Pell Grant which is the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters/payment periods. Reaching the lifetime maximum may affect eligibility for assistance in other federal student aid programs. Student Services 2019-2020