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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 may print out the IRS form 4506-T from www. irs.gov or call 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 dipolma 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.