Enrollment
How many credits do I need to be considered a full-time student?
For financial aid purposes, you must be enrolled in 12 credits or more to be considered a full-time student. This is true for Summer, Fall and Spring.
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Do I have to be a full-time student in order to get financial aid?
No, if you are less than full-time and HOPE eligible, you are still eligible to receive your aid. If you are Pell eligible and not full-time, this will change your award amount; however, you still may be eligible.
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What happens to my financial aid status if I withdraw from school?
Students who withdraw from school while on financial aid may have their awards reduced. Depending upon when you withdraw from school, your awards can be reduced and you may be required to repay a specified percentage of any aid you have received in the term in which you are withdrawing. Check with the Office of Financial Aid before withdrawing from school to see if withdrawing could have an effect on your awards.
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How will dropping a class affect my financial aid?
If the course is dropped within the drop/add period (usually the first three days of the term) is does not affect your financial aid. Courses dropped after the fourth day are counted and could affect your SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress). You are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office before you drop or withdraw from your classes so you can be advised on how the drop/withdrawal will affect your financial aid standing.
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Will financial aid pay for audit or exempt classes?
No.
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Can I apply for a student loan?
Chattahoochee Technical College does not participate in any of the Federal Stafford Loan programs. Students can apply for private loans.
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Do I need to be accepted for admission prior to applying for financial aid?
No, it is recommended that you apply for aid as soon as possible.
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How do I know if I have been awarded financial aid?
You will be able to view your award by using the BannerWeb link. If there is a question, call the Financial Aid office.
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If I get married after I complete my application, can I change my marital status?
No, the student’s marital status is effective for the award year as of the date the application is submitted. A student can update his/her marital status during the Application Renewal period for the next award year.
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I live on my own. Why must I include my parents’ income?
The federal aid application requires parents’ financial information for students who are under 24 years of age unless the student:
- is married
- has children
- has other dependents who receive more than half of their support from the student and live with the student
- is an orphan or ward of the court
- is active duty military or is a U.S. Veteran
- has other circumstances as listed on the FAFSA
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How will I know that my application has been processed?
You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that summarizes all the information you provided on the FAFSA. Your SAR will usually contain your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the number used in determining your eligibility for federal student aid. You will receive your SAR by e-mail within 3-5 days after your FAFSA has been processed. If you did not provide an e-mail, you will receive a paper SAR within 7-10 days. Read the SAR very carefully to see if additional information may be needed.
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Will I receive all the financial aid listed on the website or in my financial aid award letter?
Financial aid is awarded as if you will be full-time status. If you do not register as a full-time student, aid will be prorated. Aid will be paid for classes in your program of study and only if we have received all missing documents.
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