Am I eligible to receive Student Financial Aid?

TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST
  • Be an U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen,
  • Be registered with the Selective Service (if required),
  • Be working toward a degree, diploma or certificate,
  • Be making satisfactory academic progress (SAP),
  • Not owe a refund on a Federal grant or be in default on a Federal educational loan, and
  • Have financial need (except for the KHEAA KEES scholarship)

In Addition:
  • Less-than-half-time students may be eligible for Federal Pell Grants and some other Federal student aid programs.
  • Students who have received a bachelor's degree are not eligible for Federal Pell Grant or FSEOG.
  • Students attending two colleges in the same enrollment period must inform both FAAs. Students can not receive financial aid at both colleges.
  • Conviction of drug distribution or possession may make a student ineligible for Federal Student Financial Aid.


FEDERAL DEADLINES

You must complete your 2007 Federal Income Taxes before attempting to fill out the 2008-2009 FAFSA.

The 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid is for the
2008-2009 Academic Year.

The 2008-2009 FAFSA must be received by the Central Processing Center (CPS) before
June 30, 2009.

A valid Student Aid Report (SAR) or a valid Individual Student Information Report (ISIR) and all other Required Backup Documentation must be on record with the financial aid office on or before the last date you attended an eligible class or the last day of the semester (whichever occurs first).


Students must apply for financial aid by completing and mailing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The West Kentucky Community & Technical College School Code is 001979.


 

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