Applying
for Financial Aid
The financial aid application process can seem
overwhelming at first glance, but we encourage you
to follow these steps below to simplify the process.
Remember – it helps to apply for financial
aid well before funds are needed.
- Step 1. Apply for your Federal
PIN. Your parents should apply for a PIN,
also. Your PIN serves as your electronic signature
and speeds up the process for all your federal
financial aid processing. Missing signatures will result in a rejected
application.
- Step 2. Download and print
FAFSA " Pre-Application Worksheet.2007-2008 Pre-Application Worksheet ; 2008-2009 Pre-Application Worksheet The FAFSA is also available in Spanish
- Step 3. Complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line at FAFSA
On the WEB for the year that you plan to
attend ARCC. You must complete a new FAFSA each
year you want to receive financial aid. ARCC's
Title IV code is 002332. . Your name and
social security number must be reported just like
they appear on your Social Security card or it
will cause delays.
- Step 4. Turn in all documents
requested by ARCC. Make sure that all documents
are signed by you, your spouse, and parents (if
applicable). It is your responsibility to complete
your application file, so take a proactive approach
to make sure that you have done all that you need
to do. To ensure priority consideration
for all programs for the next school year, your
financial aid file must be completed by April 1st. Files
completed after that date will be processed and
awarded with funds still available.
When your file is complete (ie. all documents requested
have been submitted) it will be reviewed. If we
need additional information, a request for that
information will be mailed to you. If we have all
the information we need, we calculate your awards
and will mail an award letter to you. Your award
letter will tell you what types of funds you are
eligible for and the amount you are eligible for
at each possible enrollment level. Be sure to read
all required documents...there is important information
regarding your rights and responsibilities that
you need to be aware of!
We encourage you to check your financial
aid status or your eligibility online
using your Student/Tech ID and ARCC PIN anytime!
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Transferring your Financial
Aid
If have already completed the FAFSA application
at another school and will be transferring to ARCC,
you need to transfer your FAFSA results and complete
your file here as well. Your financial aid will
not transfer unless you follow one of the steps
below:
- If you already have your Federal
PIN, the fastest and most preferred method
is to submit your request online.
You will need to select “FAFSA Followup”
and follow the instructions under “Make
Corrections”.
OR
- If you don’t have access to a computer
or you don’t have your Federal PIN, you
may call the Central Processor at 1.800.433.3243.
You will need your Data Release Number (DRN) located
in the lower left hand corner of your Student
Aid Report. Follow the directions in the automated
response system and add college code 002332
for ARCC.
**If you have a student loan at your current institution but will be transferring mid-year to ARCC, make sure you inform the school you are attending to cancel your future loan disbursments. This will allow you to apply for your remaining loan at ARCC.
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