GateWay Community College

18 Student Services 2017-2018 FINANCIAL AID LOCATION: Washington Campus // Integrated Education Building, Room IE1214 (Near Enrollment Services) Central City Campus // A-Building, Room Portal 1, access from center court yard Central City Campus // Room 134-135 TELEPHONE: Washington Campus // (602) 286-8200 Central City Campus // (602) 238-4350 Deer Valley Campus // (602) 392-5000 WEBSITE: WWW.GATEWAYCC.EDU/FINANCIAL-AID EMAIL: finaid@gatewaycc.edu Financial assistance is available to eligible GateWay Community College students in the form of grants, scholarships, employment, tuition payment plans or federal loans. Students may receive assistance from only one funding source, or aid may be offered in a package from multiple sources. The student award depends on eligibility, level of need, packaging policy and availability of funds. Under federal regulations, students have the primary responsibility for funding their education. For dependent students, their parents share that responsibility. All student awards are based on "need" after consideration of student and (where required) parental contribution. Refer to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the federal definition of dependency. Eligibility Students must meet ALL of the following requirements to be eligible for federal student aid: US citizen or eligible non- citizen; admitted as a regular student in an eligible program and enrolled in classes that pertain to that program only; making 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 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. 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, 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 (008303

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