NEWS
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08/20/2013
Can anyone at ESCC help me with this?
For assistance with the FAFSA or questions related to financial aid, please contact Student Services at 757-789-1720.
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08/20/2013
How do students receive their financial aid money?
Aid recipients are allowed to charge tuition, fees, books, and educational supplies to their financial aid accounts. If the amount of assistance is greater than the charges, a check will be mailed for the balance of their funds approximately 40 days after the “last day to withdraw with a refund” date
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08/20/2013
Are there any deadlines for applying for financial aid?
Students should fill out the FAFSA on the Web by the following priority deadlines: Fall – June 1 Spring – October 1 Summer – May 1 Financial aid files completed by May 1st receive priority consideration for all available financial aid funds. Please Note: Applications will be accepted after the above dates, but you should …
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08/20/2013
What if students lose their eligibility for financial aid?
We strongly recommend meeting with your Academic Advisor prior to the beginning of each semester for which you enroll. Careful class selection coupled with tutoring may help assure you maintain eligibility. However, if you are not successful in meeting the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) you may appeal. Removal from financial aid does not …
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08/20/2013
Do students have to maintain acceptable grade point averages?
Most financial aid programs require students to maintain an acceptable grade point average as well as other standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. (Satisfactory Academic Progress is evaluated at the time an application is received and at the end of each semester.)
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08/20/2013
Can part-time students apply for financial aid programs?
Absolutely. Some programs allow students to receive financial aid for less-than-half-time (1 to 5 credits); others require at least full-time (12 or more credits) or half-time (6 to 8 credits) enrollment.
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08/20/2013
What exactly is Expected Family Contribution?
It is the amount of money a family is expected to contribute towards the student’s Cost of Attendance as determined by information gathered on the FAFSA.
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08/20/2013
What is financial need and how is it determined?
Financial need is the difference between a student’s educational costs and the amount of money the family is expected to contribute toward those costs. (COA) Cost of Attendance – (EFC) Estimated Family Contribution = Financial Need
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08/20/2013
How do students get started?
Students should apply for federal and state financial aid by submitting an online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the following priority deadlines: Fall – June 1 Spring – October 1 Summer – May 1 Financial aid files completed by May 1st receive priority consideration for all available financial aid funds. Please Note: Applications will be …
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08/20/2013
What types of financial aid are available?
Grants – Based on financial need; do not have to be paid back unless students officially or unofficially withdraw from all classes Scholarships – Based on financial need, academic performance, leadership qualities, community involvement, or a combination. View ESCC Foundation Scholarships or Community Scholarships. Work-Study – Hourly-wage rate employment generally on campus Check Federal Student …