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FINANCIAL AID

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HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID 2012-2013

All students seeking financial assistance at McFatter Technical Center must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  • The recommended way to complete the FAFSA is on the web.
  • Apply for PIN # at www.pin.ed.gov.  You will receive a four-digit PIN by either email or by regular mail.
  • Collect the necessary financial documents needed to complete the FAFSA application:  IRS federal income tax returns for you, your spouse or parent (s).
  • Complete the 2012-2013 FAFSA Application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  The federal school code is 030036.
  • Be sure to click "Run Final Check".
  • Click "Submit FAFSA Now".  Always print a copy of the confirmation page for your records.
  • The calculated FAFSA will be available for review in approximately three (3) business days.
  • If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you are not eligible for financial aid.

 

Please bring the following documentation with you when you visit the Office of Financial Services at McFatter Technical Center:

  1. Independent Students:  A signed 2010 Federal IRS Tax Transcript is required for those who are single or married at the time of completing the FAFSA application.  You will need the IRS form 4506-T which can be found on www.irs.gov or by calling 1.800.829.1040 or 1.800.908.9946.
  2. Dependent Students:  A signed 2010 Federal IRS Tax Transcript is required, as well as a parent(s)' tax transcript.  A dependent student that has not filed a 2010 IRS Tax Return, but has earned wages, will need to present an IRS Tax Transcript which shows the non-filing status and a Summary of Wages which shows the amount of income earned.
  3. Non-Tax Filers:  Call the IRS Office at 1.800.829.1040 and request a free copy of a tax transcript and summary of wages to prove your non-filing status.
  4. High School Diploma Requirements:  If your diploma is from out of state, or the State of Florida, or  you have graduated from a Broward County High School over five years ago, be prepared to show a copy of your high school diploma and provide an official sealed transcript.  If you have graduated from a Broward County High School within the last five years, only your high school diploma is necessary.  A student who has earned a GED, needs to present a certified copy and a copy of the test scores.